CHARDHAM YATRA
According to the Hindu Belief, Char Dham- yatra (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath) is one of the most sacred pilgrimages.
Yamunotri : The shrine of Yamunotri, dedicated River Yamuna is situated at an elevation of about 3,235 mts. is a point of paramount religious importance for Hindus and an essential pilgrimage. yamuna originates from saptharshikund above yamunotri about 14 km.
Gangotri: The shrine of Gangotri is situated at an elevation of 3048 mts. Dedicated to River Ganga (Bagirathi) amidst captivating surroundings. Bagirathi originates from Gamukh which is about 12 km from gangotri.
Kedarnath: An imposing sight, standing in the middle of a wide plateau surrounded by lofty snow covered peaks. The present temple, built in 8th centuary A.D. by Adi Shankaracharya, Dedicated to Lord Shiva, A conical rock formation inside the temple is worshipped as Lord Shiva in his Sadashiva form.
Badrinath: Guarded on either side by the two mountains Nar and Narayan, the Neelkanth Peak provides a splendid backdrop to Badrinath, one of the ‘Four Dhams’.One of the most celebrated pilgrim spots in the country, it plays host to the famous Badrinath Temple.
The Char Dham Yatra shall be visited from Left to Right – beginning from Yamunotri, going to Gangotri, Kedarnath and culminating the yatra at Badrinath. This route follows the Hindu tradition of parikrama or clockwise circumambulation
