Chardham Yatra is the four holy pilgrimage places in Hinduism located in Uttarakhand, India. These four sacred places are considered very important for Hindus, and it is believed to visiting them brings spiritual purification and salvation. It is believed that one who travels to Chardham gets salvation after death.
The Four Main CharDham Places
The four main Chardham Yatra Places are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath
Yamunotri
The source of the Yamuna River is located in Yamunotri. The main attraction of the Yamunotri Temple is devoted to Goddess Yamuna. The Temple is positioned at an altitude of about 3,293 measures( 10,804 bases) in the Garhwal Himalayas. Yamunotri temple was built by the Hindu king Naresh Sudarshan Shah in 1839.
Gangotri
Gangotri is the source of the Ganga River . The main attraction is the Gangotri Temple devoted to Goddess Ganga. The Mandir is located at an altitude of around 3,100 measures( 10,200 bases) in the Uttarkashi quarter. The Mandir had been built by the Nepalese general Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century.
Kedarnath
Kedarnath is home to the notorious Kedarnath Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva. It’s one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is located at an altitude of about 3,583 measures( 11,755 bases) in the Garhwal Himalayas. Kedarnath Temple was built by Pandavas. Any pilgrim who goes there finds peace in his mind.
Badrinath
Badrinath is the residence of Lord Vishnu in his form of Badrinarayan. The main magnet is the Badrinath Temple, located at an altitude of roughly 3,300 measures( 10,827 bases) in the Chamoli quarter. Badrinath temple had built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. Badrinath Temple has been a place of pilgrimage for Hindus for many generations.
The Char Dham Yatra traditionally follows a specific route, starting from Yamunotri, also pacing to Gangotri, followed by Kedarnath, and eventually concluding at Badrinath. The trip involves trekking and traveling through stirring geographies, high mountain passes, and sacred swash denes.
The CharDham passage season generally opens in late April or early May and closes around October or November, depending on rainfall conditions. During this time, thousands of pilgrims from each over India and around the world visit these holy spots to seek blessings and spiritual solace.
The Char Dham Yatra isn’t only a religious trip but also an occasion to witness the natural beauty and artistic heritage of the Himalayan region. Pilgrims frequently believe that bearing this sacred trip will cleanse their souls and help attain emancipation( moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.
