Char Dham Yatra
Available Packages
Char Dham Essential
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days
- Route: Haridwar → Barkot → Uttarkashi → Guptkashi → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Rishikesh.
- Highlights: Focused Darshan at all four Dhams with optimized travel time.
- Includes: Ganga Aarti at Haridwar and sightseeing in Rishikesh.
Char Dham Standard
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
- Route: Complete circuit starting and ending in Haridwar/Dehradun.
- Highlights: Extra night at Kedarnath or Badrinath for early morning Abhishek.
- Includes: Visit to Mana Village (The last village of India) and Vasudhara Falls.
Char Dham Deluxe
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
- Route: Comprehensive tour including buffer days for weather or rest.
- Highlights: Covers all 4 Dhams plus Triyuginarayan Temple (the wedding site of Shiva-Parvati).
- Includes: Stay in premium cottages and dedicated time for meditation at the Dhams.
Overview
The Chardham Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, covering four holy shrines located in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. This divine journey is believed to purify the soul and lead devotees toward moksha (liberation).
Every year, millions of pilgrims undertake this spiritually enriching yatra to seek the blessings of Goddess Yamuna, Goddess Ganga, Lord Shiva, and Lord Vishnu. More than a journey, the Chardham Yatra is a path of faith, devotion, and inner transformation.
History
The Chardham Yatra was formally organized in the 8th century by the great Hindu philosopher and saint Adi Shankaracharya, who revived these sacred sites to unify Hindu spiritual practices across India.
Kedarnath is believed to have been established by the Pandavas during the Mahabharata period, while Badrinath finds mention in ancient Vedas and Puranas. Gangotri marks the sacred place where Goddess Ganga descended to Earth, and Yamunotri is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, the sister of Yama, the god of death.
Holy Significance
According to Hindu beliefs, undertaking the Chardham Yatra washes away sins accumulated over lifetimes and brings divine blessings. Each Dham holds unique spiritual importance and represents a vital aspect of spiritual balance.
Yamunotri: Goddess Yamuna – protection from untimely death
Gangotri: Goddess Ganga – purification of mind and soul
Kedarnath: Lord Shiva – forgiveness, detachment, and liberation
Badrinath: Lord Vishnu – eternal peace and salvation
Completing the Chardham Yatra is considered a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual achievement that brings devotees closer to divine grace, inner peace, and eternal truth.