Embark on a Divine Journey with the Best Char Dham Package: A Pilgrim’s Paradise

Are you Looking for the Best Char Dham Package? Backpackclan offers the best Char Dham Yatra package for all tourists who want to explore this set of four pilgrimage sites in India.

From the beautiful Rawaai Valley in Yamunotri and the clamorous Bhagirathi in Gangotri to the snowy peaks of Kedarnath and the babbling Alaknanda at Badrinath, the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is indeed a divine blend of nature and spirituality. Below discussed is a handy guide to planning one of India’s most important pilgrimages.

Best Char Dham Package: A Pilgrim’s Paradise 

Yamunotri

Yamunotri has always been the first Char Dham destination. This is where the holy Yamuna River originates from and the main attraction on the way to Yamunotri is the stunning Rawaai Valley. If you wish to make stops, you can take at Barkot and Phul Chatti on your way to the temple. The deity that presides at the Yamunotri Temple is River Yamuna itself. The sanctum sanctorum houses a black marble idol of Goddess Yamuna. Also, there exists a famous rock right outside the main temple and it is known as Divya Shala that houses a hot water spring. This is considered the origin of the Yamuna River. 

Kedarnath

Kedarnath is indeed the most famous stop of the Char Dham Yatra. Nestled at a height of 11,746 ft. the sacred shrine is steeped in myth and legend. It is believed that Sage Adi Shankaracharya achieved samadhi here and the temple stands in all its glory near the source of the river Mandakini. All the pilgrims undertake a 14-km trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath to fulfil the yatra.

The way to the temple is steep for the first 10 kilometres. From Garur Chatti, the path to the temple straightens up. On your way to the temple, take a holy dip in the hot springs at Gaurikund. From Kedarnath, you can also visit Okhimath, which lies on the way to Badrinath. Other renowned attractions that pilgrims travelling to Kedarnath can cover include Guptkashi, famous for the temples of Ardhnarishwar and Vishwanathji, both are forms of Lord Shiva.     

Gangotri

Overlooking the Bhagirathi River, Gangotri is the source of the river Ganges. It is settled in jagged mountains at an altitude of 9,980 ft. The Gangotri temple has a revered history. It was built by General Amar Singh Thapa of the Nepalese army during the 18th century. One of the main highlights of this temple is a stone slab called Bhagirath Shila, where King Bhagirath is believed to have meditated to bring the holy river to earth.    

Badrinath

The last point of the Char Dham Yatra is Badrinath. It is located against the backdrop of the Neelkanth Peak. By its side runs the Alaknanda River, while the twin mountains of Nar and Narayan encompass it. The Badrinath Temple stands at an altitude of 10,276 ft. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who has been depicted in a meditating position through the idol in the sanctum sanctorum. In order to visit Badrinath, one has to do Kedarnath Yatra first. If you are planning to visit the Badrinath exclusively then,  you must visit the nearby Adi Kedareshwar temple first.

Best time to go

The four shrines are open from May to November. As and when the winters set in the committee shuts the doors to the temples, owing to heavy snowfall in the region. Monsoons (July-August) can be unpredictable and lead to heavy rains and landslides which makes the time period from April to the first half of June the perfect time to take the Char Dham Yatra. 

Hoping you have the most wonderful trip with the best Char Dham Package with Backpackclan.