Char Dham Yatra Tour Packages

Not only from India, pilgrims visit Chardham in Uttarakhand from all corners of World. Find a variety of tour packages and make a memorable yatra with well-designed itinerary.

Know More about Char Dham Yatra Uttarakhand

Char Dham Yatra is one of the most popular pilgrimage tours that comprises a visit to four famous shrines in Uttarakhand, India. The Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand provides boundless opportunities to travellers. Featuring divine temples blessed rivers, picture-perfect landscapes to mighty Himalayan, this yatra has something for everyone. Also named as Chota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is very popular among the devotees and attracts millions of Hindus looking for salvation. Travel duration for Chardham Tour package by road is 10 Days approx. 4 Dhams name are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath lying in Garhwal region of Himalayas. At all dhams, different gods are worshipped and all are related with four sacred rivers in India and dedicated to God.

• Yamunotri Dham is located near River Yamuna and dedicated to Goddess Yamuna.
• Gangotri Dham Temple is near River Ganges and Goddess Ganga is worshipped here.
• Kedarnath Dham is situated neat banks of River Mandakini and Lord Shiva is worshipped here. This Dham is also famous as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
• Badrinath is situated on banks of River Alaknanda and Lord Badri Narayan is worshipped here. Visit to this temple is also counted as darshan of one of the four Dhams of Bada Chardham India.

Important Temples and Places to Visit During Chardham Yatra

• Temples in Haridwar: Mostly, Chardham Yatra begins from Haridwar where Mansa Devi Temple and Har ki Pauri ae must visit places before proceeding for Yatra.
• Saptarshi Kund, Barkot: Pilgrims visit Saptarshi Kund as part of their journey to Yamunotri Temple. It is a sacred stopover where devotees offer prayers, seek blessings and take a holy dip in this hot water.
• Guptkashi: A town renowned for its temples, especially the Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Ardhanarishvara Temple.
• Joshimath: Most famous town as it is place of Lord Badri winter temple and is famous for the Narasimha Temple and the Shankaracharya Math.
• Pipalkoti: A picturesque town known for its pleasant climate and the Shri Raghunathji Temple dedicated to Lord Rama.
• Triyuginarayan: A small village famous for the Triyuginarayan Temple, believed to be the place where Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married.
• Temples in Rishikesh: Trayambakeshwar Temple and Neelkanth Mahadev Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva are two famous places to visit in Rishikesh.

Best Time for Char Dham Yatra

The most awaited annual pilgrimage tour in Uttarakhand remains open for the pilgrims for a period of six months and remain closed in winter months. Usually, the tour begins in the month of Vaisakh (April- May) on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya and ends in the month of Kartik (October-November) according to the Hindu calendar resembling with dates of Vijaya Dashmi, Diwali, and Bhai Dooj. With May and June being peak time for Chardham Yatra, you can also plan around September month to avoid the crowd and get on an easier trip. The Temple committee along with the Kedar-Badri Mandir Samiti fixes the Opening and Closing Dates of Chardham Yatra.

Travel Tips for Booking Chardham Packages

As the yatra’s most portion are at elevated height, so devotees can ease their yatra with some Travel tips.

• Carry a kit of the basic emergency medicines in lightweight bag that is easy to carry on your shoulder.
• Use bottled water during trip
• Eat Food which is boiled, cooked, or fried, Carry a mosquito/insect repellent, Sunscreen cream
• Ensure you are physically and mentally fit to perform the journey as the Yatra involves trekking at an altitude of 1,4000 ft.
• At least a month before the Yatra, it is advisable to start preparatory exercises
• Carry heavy woollens, including thermal body warmers, raincoats, sleeping bags, blankets, water-proof shoes with sufficient grips, torch
• Pack comfortable clothes that are easy to take trek. Women are advised to avoid sarees and opt for salwar kameez or trousers.
• Hire only a registered ponywalla or porter, Don't attempt short cuts on the route.

Important Note: Registration is compulsory for Chardham Yatra. Know more about Chardham Yatra Registration Process.