The Char Dham Yatra is a popular Hindu pilgrimage that involves visiting four holy shrines located in the Himalayan region of India. Over 5 lakh tourists visit these sites each year to attain salvation. The four sites - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath - are located in scenic mountains surrounded by snow and are believed by Hindu mythology to have been established by the philosopher Adi Shankaracharya.

1. The Char Dham Yatra is considered as a must visited
pilgrimage tour in order to get salvation. Every year, more
than 5 Lac tourists visit these holy shrines. In Hindu
mythology, it is believed that the prehistoric Hindu
philosopher Shri Adi Shankaracharya coined the term ‘Char
Dham’. The literal meaning of this term is four abodes of
God or Holy Destinations. These four shrines are in the
region that is famous for the captivating mountains
surrounded by a thick layer of snow and unadulterated
atmosphere.

2. Haridwar, Mussoorie, Kempty fall, Sri Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna
River, Prakateshwar Cave, Kashi Vishwnath Temple, Shakti Temple,
Bhagirathi River, Sri Gangotri Temple, Gomukh, Tehri Dam,
Guptakshi ardhnageshwar temple, Mandakini River, Sri Kedarnath
Temple, Gaurikund, Alaknanda River, Sri Narsingh Temple, Rudra
temple, Adi Shankarcharya Samadhi, Dhauli River, Sri Badrinath
Temple, Byas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bheem Pul, Saraswati River, Mana
Village, Pinder River, Nandakini River, Confluence of Bhagirathi and
Alaknanda River, Rishikesh, Laxman Jhoola, Ram Jhoola, Swarga
Ashram etc

3. Day 1: Arrival Delhi – Rishikesh (230 kms / 06-07 hrs)
Day 2: Rishikesh - Barkot (170 kms / 07-08 hrs)
Day 3: Barkot – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Barkot (50 kms &
6 kms. Trek
Day 4: Barkot - Harsil (170 Kms)
Day 5: Harsil - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (20 Kms & 90 Kms)
Day 6: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (235 Kms. Drive 08 - 09Hrs)
Day 7: Guptkashi - Kedarnath –Guptkashi (Same day
Return by Helicopter)
Day 8: Guptkashi - Badrinath (235 kms / 06-07 hrs)
Day 9: Badrinath – Srinagar (190 kms / 07-08hrs)
Day 10: Srinagar - Haridwar (125 kms / 05 -06hrs)
Day 11: Haridwar - Delhi (200 kms / 06- 07 hrs) – Departure

4. In the Jun 2013, everything was wash away
due to flood in Kedanrth Valley, this was
worst flash flood stunned char Dham region
of Uttarkhand, there after the government of
Uttarakhand is doing best for relocate the
infrastructure in the area.

5. Yamunotri: Will be opened on 2nd
May
Gangotri: The opening date will be 2nd
May
Kedarnath: Will be opened for devotees on 4th
May
Badrinath: Will be opened for devotees on 5th
May, 2014.

6. -Carry fist add Box with some important medicines.
-Prepare mentally and physically as Char Dham Yatra
involve 38 Kms trekking and altitude of 12000 Ft.
-Always eat Fresh Food in restaurant and Dabas.
- Don’t attempt sort-cut on the route.
- Always hire the registered pony walla, coolie, and
Porter
- Carry Heavy woolen, including thermal body
warmer, Raincoats, Blanket, waterproof Shoes and
woolen monkey cap, and hand gloves and small

7. Holidays Trip
P-41, Acharya Niketan Market
Mayur Vihar Phase -1, New Delhi -110092
Mobile: 00-91-9990472481, 00-011-43025489
Email: info@holidays-trip.com,
Website: www.yatra-chardham.com