Haridwar to Char Dham Yatra Tour Package

How to Prepare for Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar?

Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar is a pilgrimage that is regarded as one of the most sacred in the world. The four temples included in this yatra are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. It is also known as Chhota Char Dham Yatra. Apart from these, there is another Char Dham which was established by Adi Shankaracharya. These places of religious worship are located in four different corners of the nation, including Badrinath in Uttarakhand, Dwarka in Gujarat, Puri in Orissa, and Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu.

All the holy places of Chhota Char Dham Yatra are dedicated to different Gods and Goddesses. Kedarnath Dham is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Badrinath Dham is dedicated to Lord Badri or Vishnu. Gangotri Dham is dedicated to Mother Ganga and Yamunotri is dedicated to Mother Yamuna.

The Religious Significance of Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand from Haridwar.

These four holy places are located amidst the lofty peaks of the Himalayas at Uttarakhand in Bharat. In Hinduism, attaining salvation is considered the destination of life. And it is believed that Char Dham Yatra takes you one step closer to achieving this goal.

Chardham Yatra has great religious importance in the Hindu religion. It is believed that every Hindu should go on this pilgrimage at least once in his lifetime. It is believed that Chardham Yatra washes away the sins of the whole life and opens the doors of salvation. It is said that when a pilgrim completes the Chardham Yatra, he attains complete peace of mind. Every year lakhs of devotees come here from all over the world.

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How to reach Char Dham?

Chardham Yatra starts from either Haridwar or Dehradun. There are two ways to undertake the journey – by road and helicopter. Here is a brief information about reaching the holy sites:

Road Route, Char Dham Yatra can be started from Haridwar, Delhi, Rishikesh, and Dehradun. Haridwar railway station is the nearest railway station to these holy places. Haridwar is connected to Delhi and other major cities through road and rail networks. You can easily reach these holy pilgrimage sites by state transport and private buses. An online cabs are also available from Hirdwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun to Char Dham Darshan at very reasonable cost.

Haridwar to Char Dham Yatra short itinerary by road.

Route to complete Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar: Haridwar – Rishikesh – Barkot – Janaki Chatti – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Harsil – Gangotri – Ghansali – Agastmuni – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Chamoli Gopeshwar – Govind Ghat – Badrinath – Joshimath – Rishikesh – Haridwar.

Haridwar to Char Dham Yatra short itinerary by helicopter.

Helicopter service to Char Dham is available from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun. Helicopter service is available from Dehradun to Kharsali, which is about 6 km from Yamunotri Temple. Harsil Helipad is the nearest helipad to Gangotri Temple, located 25 km from the temple. Helipads of Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham are also located near the temple.

Helicopter Route – Dehradun (Sahastradhara Helipad) – Yamunotri (Kharsali Helipad) – Gangotri (Harsil Helipad) – Guptkashi Helipad – Kedarnath Helipad – Guptkashi – Badrinath – Dehradun.

Best time to visit Char Dham from Haridwar.

The best time to visit Char Dham is from April to June and September to October. The weather is pleasant during these months which makes the journey comfortable and pleasant. The weather is good during summer. It is advisable to avoid travel during the monsoon season as the area receives heavy rainfall, leading to landslides and floods in some areas. In the winter season, all temples are closed for pilgrimage due to heavy snowfall for six months.

The journey to Gangotri and Yamunotri temple starts from Akshaya Tritiya. The starting date of Kedarnath Yatra is fixed on Shivratri and the date of opening of doors of Badrinath temple is fixed on Basant Panchami. Chardham Yatra starts in April–May and ends around Diwali in October–November every year.

Important information about Char Dham

The Char Dham Yatra includes four holy places, located in the lap of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand.

Yamunotri Dham:

The source of the Yamuna River, Yamunotri is located at an altitude of 3293 meters above sea level in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Yamunotri Temple is surrounded by Himalayan glaciers and thermal springs. It is believed that bathing in Yamuna brings peace. The distance between Dehradun to Yamunotri is 182 km and Haridwar is 226 km away.

Gangotri Dham:

This temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. According to Hindu mythology, Gangotri Dham is the place where the river Ganga descended from heaven when Lord Shiva released it from his matted hair. Situated at an altitude of 3042 meters above sea level, Gangotri is located in Uttarkashi district. The distance between Gangotri to Haridwar is 285 km and Dehradun is 240 km.

Kedarnath Dham:

This Dham is situated at an altitude of 3553 meters above sea level in Rudraprayag district situated in the lap of the Himalayas. Kedarnath Dham is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Not only is it one of the most important pilgrimages of the Chardham Yatra, but this ancient temple is also considered one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Apart from this, Kedarnath, Kalpeshwar, Tunganath, Madmaheshwar and Rudranath temples together form Panch Kedar. The distance of Kedarnath Dham is 254 km from Dehradun and 125 km from Haridwar.

Badrinath Dham:

Badrinath Dham is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is regarded as the guardian and benefactor of the divine Hindu trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva). It is located between Nar & Narayan mountain ranges. Apart from these important reasons, Badrinath Dham is considered important in the Chardham Yatra because it is the place where Adi Shankaracharya attained moksha, thus, attaining his freedom through the process of rebirth. The distance from Kedarnath is 218 km and from Haridwar, the distance is 316 km. Badrinath is situated 334 km from Dehradun.

How to do Online Registration for Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar?

Registration is mandatory for Char Dham Yatra, which is also available on the official website of Char Dham Yatra. Offline travel registration is available at many places like Haridwar Railway Station, Rishikesh Bus Stand, Janaki Chatti, Guptkashi, Gangotri, Phata, Sonprayag, Kedarnath , Govindghat, and Uttarkashi. The documents required for registration are photo identity cards such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card and Passport.