1. Chardham Yatra: A spiritual trip of a lifetime

2. The Char dham or abodes refer to the
most important Hindu pilgrimage sites
which are located in the Garhwal
Himalayas. These four sites are visited
by thousands of devotees seeking the
blessings of the Gods particularly
between the months of April to
November.
Although each site has its own story and significance in mythology, it is believed
that every Hindu must make at least one Chardham yatra in his lifetime. Many
devotees who embark on a char dham tour do so from Rishikesh or Haridwar.
According to tradition, a chardham yatra must be undertaken in this order :

3. Yamunotri
Yamunotri is the seat of the Goddess Yamuna
and this is the spot from where one of India’s
holiest rivers originates from. The temple which
opens every Akshaya Tritiya for char dham tour
can be accessed from the town of Hanuman
Chatti by walking or by renting a horse
There are a number of thermal springs near the temple of which the Surya
Kund is famed for its healing powers. Devotees dip a Prasad of rice and
potatoes in the water to be offered to the deity first before taking it home.

4. Gangotri
Set in the midst of mountains and forests, Gangotri
is the second stop on the chardham yatra. This
temple which was built in the 18th century also
opens on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya
a special procession of the deity from the Mukhyamath Temple to the
Gangotri temple is held. Besides being the home of the Goddess Ganga, the
origins of the holy river Ganga also lie here. The aarti which begins from 8
pm onwards is very special as it takes place in the temple itself as well as on
the banks of the Bhagirithi River.

5. Kedarnath
The famous Kedarnath temple is
believed to be the home of Lord Shiva
and the dham itself stands at a height
of 3584 meters above sea level.
Besides the temple which has many carvings featuring mythological stories,
there are also many kunds or pools such as the Retkund and Rudhirkund which
each have their own importance. Devotees of the Shiva believe that to be born
or to die here is a blessing and that those who die here become with Shiva
himself.

6. Badrinath
‘Badri’ refers to an edible berry that
grows in this area and 'nath' refers to
Lord Vishnu. Badrinath situated in the
Nar-Narayan Parvat, is dedicated to
Vishnu and is the largest temple of
the four dhams
The temple itself is divided into three parts: the Garbha Griha features 15 idols
including a one meter high image of Vishnu, the Darshan Mandap where pujas
are conducted and the Sabha Mandap where devotees can spend time praying
and reflecting.
Many char dham packages are available throughout the year for tourists.

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