Char Dham of Himalayas are four most sacred Hindu pilgrim centres of India , Char Dhams are located in between the lofty peaks of Garhwal Himalayas .The four ancient temples of Char Dhams ( Yamunotri Temple, Gangotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, Badrinath Temple ) marks the spiritual sources of the four sacred rivers of India, The Yamuna comes from Yamunotri ( Origin of river Yamuna ) Yamunotri temple is built at bottom of mountain, The Bhagirathi river comes out from Go mukha near Gangotri, Gangotri temple is built at bottom of mountain,The Mandakini comes out from behind of Kedarnath temple and Alaknanda comes out from Glacier located near Badrinath temple , Thousands of devotees & tourists visit Char Dham Yatra during the Yatra season between May to November.

In Year 2010 Char Dham Yatra is starting from Delhi on 14th May , covering Yamunotri Dham Gangotri Dham , Kedarnath Dham and Badrinath Dham.

Traditionally , the Yatra is done from west to East , starting from Yamunotri , Then Gangotri, and after that Kedarnath & Badrinath. Starting point of Yatra is Haridwar & Rishikesh.

Great Himalayas
The Holy Himalayas are World's most majestic & loftiest mountain chain, Himalaya mountain is the awesome global heritage of all mankind. The beauty & sublime quality of the Himalayas' has inspired the sages & saints of India & whole world , Himalaya states like Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand are now attracting tourists & pilgrims from whole world.  Uttarakhand state of India , is also known as Dev Bhoomi ( Land of Gods) has got beautiful places of sanctity , Char Dham are the places , where devotees come every year to pay obeisance to their Gods as Badrinath Dham ( Lord Vishnu ) , Kedarnath Dham ( Lord Shanker / Shiva) , These devotees or Yatri complete therie Char Dham Yatra braving vagaries of weather & other human travails in Himalayas. Devotees / Pilgrims from all corners of the country have flocked to these Himalayan shrines of Char Dham known as Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath .The four dhams receive holy water in the form of four streams - Yamuna (Yamunotri Dham), Bhagirathi (in Gangotri Dham), Mandakini (in Kedarnath Dham) and Alaknanda (in Badrinath Dham).

Chardham Yatra 2010 - four abodes of God in North India

Chardhams of North India means Shri Badrinath , Shri Kedarnath, Gangotri , Yamunotri , These four holy pilgrim places are situated in the lofty peaks of Uttarakhand, These four places are referred to as the Char Dham (or four pilgrimage centres) of Hinduism.

These char Dhams are based on India’s core religion, Hinduism. The Char Dham tour would take you to the four majestic abodes of God known as Char Dhams ,These Dhams are strategically located in Himalaya's four directions – the east, south, west, and north. Char Dhams also serve as the epicenter of all of India’s religious activities.

For many centuries, saints and pilgrims have walked to these places on foot in their search for the divine, These mystical places known in ancient Hindu scriptures as 'Kedarkhand' If We read the scriptures of Hindu Religion, These holy centres of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath ,Are the most sacred of all pilgrimages in World. Visiting these places will not just wash away one's sins but even release from the cycle of birth and death of human kind.

The honour conferred on these places is not surprising. char Dham is known as the most referred site for hindus. Every Hindu want to visit char Dham one's in the lifetime.

Char Dhams are situated in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state of India and regarded as the most sacred places of all Himalayan ranges.It is also said that heaven and earth converge in these holy spots of Char Dhams, It is said that The Char Dham must be visited from left to right( clockwise) -beginning with Yamunotri Dham, going on to Gangotri Dham , Kedarnath Dham and culminating the journey at Badrinath Dham.This clockwise route follows the Hindu tradition of parikrama. Best to Visit chardham is from last week of April to October of every year.Most visitors visit Char Dham in moth of May & June. Hamara Holiday provide best Char Dham Yatra Packages with affordable cost & comfort.


Important Tips for Chardham Yatra

Char Dham Yatra Travel Tips.

1. Alcohol or non vegetarian food is not permitted during Char Dham Yatra Tour.

2. While visiting mythological sites, shrines and temples, one should remove shoes and cover head with a piece of cloth before entering the premises.

3. The Char Dhams of North India are accessible only for six months (May to October/ November) a year. The Hilly region becomes inaccessible during the other half of the part of the year due to snowfall.

4. Tourists planning their trip to Char Dham in October-November, need to bring heavy woolens to protect from freezing cold.

5. Though self-managed tours happen to be economical, it is advisable for your Char Dham tour to go for a guided tour arranged by an expert tour operator.

6. It is belived as per Hindu traditions, a Char Dham Tour should be undertaken from west to east : Yumnotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath.

7. One should carry woolens , small carry bag, Stick ( Available in Haridwar Market), Extra socks, sports shoes, Lemon drops, water bottle, cap etc.