India is land of spirituality and tranquility in air that welcomes millions of devotees from corners of world every year. Char Dham yatra is one of the most popular pilgrim tour of India that comprises of visit to four famous shrines in Uttarakhand. Pilgrims visit there to cleansing their sins and take a dip in hindu mythological belief and faith. There is a belief and tradition to accomplish Chardham once in a lifetime to get rid of sins and gain enlightment of soul.
While being on Char dham yatra from Delhi, you can explore the popular pilgrimage sites like Gangotri, Yamunotri, kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand. With car rental services you have to take a stop at Haridwar and then start the tour to all the four shrines. The route of chardham by car rental goes from left to right which implies starting from Yamunotri to Gangotri, then Kedarnath and the culminating journey at Badrinath.
What is the best time to plan for Char Dham Tour
Char Dham yatra can be explored from May till October every year for which date gets announced by Basant Panchami and Maha shivratri auspicious day. Chardham Yatra 2024 dates are announced and pilgrims can plan their religious 4 dham journey beginning from 10th May.
Basic Information about Chardham tour
- How long it takes to complete the Chardham yatra
It takes around 10 to 12 days to complete the chardham travel by car on rent or tempo traveller. You can also complete the journey in 2 or 3 days with Kedarnath helicopter services. But to enjoy your journey to the fullest, 11 days chardham yatra package is best with pristine surroundings and sacred darshan at four revered sites.
- Best time to visit Chardham
The extreme climate conditions of kedarnath allows devotees to visit the temple for 6 months in a year that starts by April end and get an end by November starting. However it is better to avoid monsoons and choose May and June instead.
- Set Departure destination and means of transportation
You can enjoy 10 days hassle-free chardham fixed departure tour from Haridwar. Choose among our multiple Chardham exclusive packages and convenient transport options for Chardham tour as chardham taxi service.
Places you will visit on Chardham route
Yamunotri- Yamunotri is the head point of river Yamuna and main highlight of this place is Yamunorti temple dedicated to goddess Yamuna and scenic vistas of the mountains. The Yamunorti temple is situated at 3293 metres above sea level for a thrilling experience for trek lovers. Visit Surya Kund that provides hot boiling water where the devotees can boil rice and take it as Prasad. Pilgrims also take bath in mild water of Gauri kund. The best time to visit Yamunotri is between May to November. The temple opens during Akshaya Tritiya (May) and closes on Yama Dwitiya (November).
Gangotri- Gangotri is well known for its oldest temples and religious significance and one of the four religious site. It is the origin of River ganga which is the major river and worshipped as a goddess in India. The Gangotri temple remains open from the start of May till the arrival of Diwali Festival in October or November. Because of the heavy snowfall in the region during the winter season, the temple remains closed.
Know more: Places to visit during chardham apart from 4 Dham Temples
Kedarnath- The Kedarnath temple is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of lord Shiva and one of the most sacred places to visit in 4 dham yatra. Enjoy the impeccable natural beauty and spirituality that surges in the air of kedarnath.
Badrinath– Located in the heavenly place, Badrinath dham is very famous for darshan of lord badrinarayan, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The months of May to June and September to October are considered as the best time to visit Badrinath. During the monsoon season, there are chances of landslides in Badrinath due to which it is advisable to avoid travelling during this season.
