The Chota Char Dham is a significant Hindu pilgrimage circuit in Uttarakhand, comprising four sacred sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Each site has its unique history, mythology, and rituals, attracting pilgrims year-round, with specific opening and closing schedules based on seasonal changes. The itinerary for visiting these sites includes helicopter transportation and accommodations, highlighting the spiritual and cultural essence of this sacred journey.

1. CHOTA CHAR DHAM

2. ABOUT
• The Chota Char Dham literally translated as 'the small four
abodes/seats', meaning 'the small circuit of four abodes/seats.
• It is an important Hindu pilgrimage circuit.
• The circuit consists of four sites—
Yamunotri
Gangotri
Kedarnath
Badrinath

3. ABOUT
The Chota Char Dham included all three major Hindu traditions,
with
2 Shakti(goddess) sites(Yamunotri & Gangotri)
1 Shaiva site (Kedarnath)
1 Vaishnava site (Badrinath)

5. YAMUNOTRI
DHAM

6. YAMUNOTRI DHAM

7. ABOUT
• Yamunotri is the original source of Yamuna River surrounded
by High peaks forest and large valley.
• Yamuna is the 2ND largest and one of the holiest river in India
after Ganga.
• Location: Garhwal region of the Uttarakhand
(formerly the northwestern section of
Uttar Pradesh)
• Actual source: The Yamunotri Glacier, at a height 6,387
meters (20,955 ft.), near the Bandar
punch peaks in the Lower Himalayas

8. YAMUNOTRI RIVER
Tributaries: chambal, betwa, sind and ken

9. HISTORY
• Housing a black marble idol of the river goddess Yamuna
• Mythology says River Yamuna is the daughter of sun god and Sandhya, the
goddess.
• According to sources, the temple was constructed by Maharaja Pratap
Shah of Garhwal.

10. TOURISM
• Pilgrims also get to enjoy a number of hot water springs in the vicinity of
the temple.
• Janki Chatti (hot water springs)
• Surya Kund (hot water springs dedicated to sun god)
• Hanuman Chatti (confluence of ganga and Yamuna)

11. SCHEDULE
• The temple is opened on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, which falls in April –
May for the visit by pilgrims
• Closes on Diwali day during October – November.
• Following the closure of the temple after this season, the entire region is
stuck in silence being covered by white snow all around.

12. GANGOTRI
DHAM

13. GANGOTRI DHAM
• Gangotri is one of the origin sources of Holy River Ganga (Ganges).
• Ganga river is the longest and most sacred river in world.

14. GANGOTRI
• Loction: Uttarkashi district in the state
of Uttarakhand, India
• Origin: “Gaumukh” which is a glacier
located 19 km away from gangotri temple.

15. HISTORY
• According to Hindu Mythology, It is said that the Ganga is a reward given by lord
“Shiva” to the king Bhagirath .
• This is why Ganga is also called by the name of Bhagirathi.
• However due to her pride and the fact that the earth would be destroyed if
Ganga came down in her full force, Lord Shiva caught her in his locks.

16. SCHEDULE
• The Gangotri dham is closed to the public for winter on Bhai Dooj with
Vedic chanting.
• The idol of Goddess Ganga is taken to nearby village of Mukhba where she
is worshipped during winters till the reopening of the main dham.
• The temple will reopen to public in April-May in every year as the area is
covered with snow in the remaining months.

17. TOURISM
• There are many Shops which sell prasads and light weight cans to carry
water from Gangotri after Darshan .
• Ganga water is pure and used in poojas or offering in temple.
• There are several temples in Gangotri where visitors can learn the history
behind the creation of Ganga River.

18. OTHER TOURIST PLACES
• Bhagirath Shila (the holy rock where King Bhagirath prayed to Lord Shiva)
• Pandava Gufa (the place where the Pandavas are believed to have
meditated and rested en route Kailash)
• Gangotri national park (home place of many varieties of flora and fauna)

19. KEDARNATH
DHAM

20. Shri Kedarnath Dham

21. ABOUT
• Location: Rudraprayag district of Garhwal region in
Uttarakhand.
• The most important dham among Panch kedar.
Kedarnath
Tungnath
Rudranath
Madhyamaheshwar
Kalpeshwar

22. ABOUT
• The lingam at Kedarnath, unlike its usual form, is pyramidal and is
regarded as one of the 12 Jyotirlings.

23. FRONT VEIW REAR VEIW

24. Way to Kedarnath at winters

25. HISTORY
• Lord Shiva is worshipped as Kedarnath, the 'Lord of Kedar Khand',
the historical name of the region.
• The temple was built by Pandavas and regained its life by Adi
Sankaracharya.

26. SCHEDULE
• Normally Kedarnath temple opens on shubha muhurth of Akshay Tritya.
• The closing date of Kedarnath is fixed and on the day Bhai Dooj (i.e after
Diwali, November)
• Kedarnath temple will be closed after Pooja archana in morning.

27. TOURISM
• Augustmuni (temple of Rushi Augustya)
• Chandrashila (Tungnath temple)
• Deoria Tal (emerald lake)
• Gandhi Sarovar (small crystal clear lake)
• Guptakashi

28. PANCH KEDAR

29. BADRINATH
DHAM

30. Shri Badrinath Dham

31. ABOUT
• Location: Badrinath, nagar panchayat
in Chamoli district in the state of
Uttarakhand, India
• Lies between Nar and Naryana
mountain ranges and in the shadow of
the mighty Nilkantha peak
• Nara-Narayana is the twin-
brother avatar of the God Vishnu on
earth, working for the preservation
of dharma.

32. HISTORY
• There is no historical record about the temple, but there is a mention of
the lord Badrinath in Vedic scriptures (c. 1750–500 BC).
• According to some accounts, the temple was a Buddhist dham till the 8th
century and Adi Shankara converted it to a Hindu temple.

33. SCHEDULE
• The Badrinath temple opens every year in the month of April-May &
closes for winters in the third week of November.
• Thus the temple is shut down for 6 months every year
• During shut down period prayers to the Badri Vishal continue at the
Narsimha temple in Joshimath.

34. TOURISM
• Tapt Kund
• Vyas Gufa
• Valley of Flowers
• Joshimath
• Pandukeshwar

35. Panch badri

36. ITINERARY OF
CHAR DHAM

37. ROUTE
DEHRADUN
KHARSALI
HARSIL
KEDARNATH
BADRINATH

38. DAY 1 : DEHRADUN - YAMUNOTRI
• Stay : Overnight stay at Lemon Tree.
• Meals : Included as per inclusions.
• ARRIVED DEHRADUN:
Upon arrival at Dehradun airport you will transfer to hotel.
Rest day spend at leisure Overnight at The Hotel.

39. DAY 2 : YAMUNOTRI
• Stay : Overnight stay at Yamunotri Cottages
• Meals : Included as per inclusions
• DEHRADUN- YAMUNOTRI:
Trip starts at 7 AM in the morning from Shahastradhara
Helipad, depart for Kharsali via helicopter and arrive at the
helipad by 7:30 AM. Head to Yamunotri Dham by Palki (a
structure generally used to carry people to the top of the
mountains) at around 8:00 AM. Return to Karsali by 1:30 PM and
relax at the hotel for some time. At 4 in the evening, proceed for
a visit to Shani Temple.

40. DAY 3 : GANGOTRI
• Stay : Overnight stay at Hamalayan Nature Resort
• Meals : included as per inclusions
• YAMUNOTRI- GANGOTRI:
Early in the morning, depart for Harsil via helicopter by
7:45 AM. Your journey to Gangotri Dham (22 km approx.) will
start at 8:15 AM. By 12:30 PM, return to the hotel and spend
some time at leisure. At 4:30 in the evening, visit the village
shops and buy some souvenirs to take back home. Enjoy a
campfire and folk singing performances at 6:00 PM.

41. DAY 4 : KEDARNATH
• Stay : Overnight stay at Villa Aadhya
• Meals : Included as per inclusions
• GANGOTRI-KEDARNATH:
At 8:30 in the morning, head to Kedarnath by helicopter.
Arrive at Sersi / Kedarnath Helipad by 9:30 AM and proceed for
Shri Kedarnath Ji Dham Darshan. By 12:00, return to Sersi
Helipad and transfer to the hotel. Visit Triyuginarayan Temple /
Kalimath Temple at 4:30 in the evening.

42. DAY 5 : BADRINATH
• Stay : Overnight stay at Sarovar Portico
• Meals : Included as per inclusions
• KEDARNATH-BADRINATH:
Check out from the hotel by 8:00 AM and transfer to the
helipad by car. You will depart for Badrinath by 9:00 AM, via
helicopter. On arrival in Badrinath at 9:45 AM, get ready for
Temple Darshan and check in at the hotel. Head to Mana village
by 4:30 PM.

43. DAY 6 : BADRINATH- DEHRADUN
• Depart for Dehradun.
• Meals included as per inclusions.
• MAHA ABHISHEK POOJA- DEHRADUN:
Early in the morning, attend the Maha Abhishek Pooja,
conducted at 4:30 AM. Later, depart for Dehradun by helicopter
at 10:30 AM, Upon arrival at Dehradun transfer to Airport for
your flight to onward destination

44. TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
• Helicopter trip starts from Dehradun.
• All local transport and sightseeing by Toyota Innova.
• VIP Darshan at all four temples i.e. Yamunotri, Gangotri,
Kedarnath and Badrinath.
• Exclusive Maha Abhishek Puja at Badrinath.Palki at Yamunotri.

45. TOUR PACKAGE: ₹ 1,56,999 PP