Chardham darshan yatra from Delhi

Dhruv Sharma
4 min readOct 4, 2021

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If you plan for a pilgrimage tour to India in a group, there is no other option than Chardham Yatra with a 16 Seater Tempo Traveller in Delhi. According to the Hindu belief, the Chardham tour comprises four famous pilgrimage sites namely, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. A journey to these sacred sites is both challenging and soul-stirring. Chardham is a collective term used for religious circuits covering Holy Hindu pilgrimage centers. All four religious places are located in the Garhwal Himalayas range of Uttarakhand. These four holy shrines of Uttarakhand are dedicated to Hindu Gods and rivers of India. So, pilgrims can visit these shrines from all over India and abroad every year as ‘Char Dham Yatra’. Everyone will perform the Yatra at least once in their lifetime to avail the blessings of God adoring the shrines.

YAMUNOTRI DHAM

Yamunotri is the source of the holy river Yamuna is considered to be one of the most famous religious destinations of India. The Yamunotri temple is located on the left of river Yamuna at the foothills of Kalind Parvat. There are three hot springs situated near the temple, out of which Surya Kund is the most interesting one, which has boiling water in it. Yamunotri is famous for its thermal springs and glaciers as a part of Chardham Darshan Yatra. Yamunotri temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas. The deity of Goddess Yamuna is made of black marble. Hot water springs are gushing out from the mountain cavities near the temple. Devotees prepare rice and potatoes by dipping them into the hot water springs tied in a muslin cloth. Cooked rice is taken as a prasad to their home.

KEDARNATH DHAM

Kedarnath is one of the most interesting ones of all the four Chardham pilgrimages. It is situated in the magnificent Himalayan mountain at the height of 3584 meters above sea level. The beautiful peaks and lush green forests are a great pleasure to one’s eyes. The most important places to be visited near Kedarnath are Gandhi Sarovar, Gaaurikund, Sonprayag, Vasuki Tal, and many more. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimages of Lord Shiva in Uttarakhand. The main attraction of this place is Shiva Temple, which is a popular Hindu shrine attracting many devotees from all over the world. There are more than 200 shrines of Lord Shiva in the area itself, the most important one is Kedarnath. Kedarnath is a tourist place itself but near Kedarnath Dham, there are numerous other tourist attractions including trekking excursions and high-altitude lakes. You can also book online for Pooja/Bhog/Paath/Aarti at a fair price. The temple is thousand years old, located in the Rudra Himalayas in Northern India. It is the home of the world’s highest Jyotirlinga the Kedarnath lingam.

GANGOTRI DHAM

Gangotri Temple is situated at the height of 3140 meters above sea level. It is believed that the Ganga river started flowing from Gangotri for the first time that is surrounded by mountain peaks of Bhagirathi Sisters, Shivaling, and Satopanth. Gangotri is a significant part of Chardham Yatra is considered to be an absolute thrilling place. The lush green valleys, daunting peaks, and dense forests offer remarkable trekking and mountaineering prospects. Every year, many adventure lovers come from all over the world to visit Gangotri and set out for expeditions. Gangotri is the place where the river Ganga descended on the earth. Gangotri is a home of many ashrams, temples, and small shrines, set among tall Garhwal Himalayan peaks, glaciers, deep forests, and is one of India’s holiest pilgrimages. It is close to the holy rock or the ‘Bhagirath Shila’ where king Bhagiri had worshipped Lord Shiva. The river’s actual source is at Gaumukh and can be accessible by trekking. This shrine remains closed during the peak winter season from November to April. The special pooja is done on Janmashtami, Diwali, and Vijaydashmi. The sacred temple and its surroundings provide a stunning view of the Himalayas and the beautiful river Ganga. Besides trekking, you must visit the beauty of nearby places to Gangotri for sightseeing like Dodital, Maneri, Dayara Bugyal, Tehri, etc. Traveling by Luxury Tempo Traveller Hire in Delhi make your trip hassle-free with a skilled driver and lavish travel promise.

BADRINATH DHAM

Badrinath is surrounded by two mountain ranges Nar and Narayan, famous for the Badrinath temple and is the most important one among all four Chardham pilgrimages. Cribbed in the grand Himalayan mountain, Badrinath is the most appealing place on the earth. Lakhs of tourists visit every year to this famous sacred site to seek God’s blessings and to get a glimpse of the famous temple of Shri Badrinathji. It is a part of both Chota Chardham and India Chardham. Badrinath is the best one among four pilgrimage centers, among them Badrikashram in North, Dwarkapuri in West, Rameshwaram in South, and Jagannathpuri in East. Badrinath temple is also known as Badrinarayan temple, located to Lord Vishnu. Along with the Badrinath temple, the town includes Adi Badri, Yog Dhyan Badri, Vriddha Badri, and Bhavishya Badri. The temple is built with stone walls and carvings as well as a colorful and powerful entrance gate. The Badrinath weather is quite pleasant and cheerful all the year. The best time to visit Badrinath is between May and October. Summers are mild and attract a large number of visitors. The location to Badrinath is easily accessible by road as compared to airways and railways. So, hire a 16 Seater Luxury Tempo Traveller on Rent to get unmatchable service at an affordable price.

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Dhruv Sharma

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