The pilgrimage journey in India that covers the four most revered Hindu destinations of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is known as the Char Dham Yatra. According to traditional Hindu belief, a pilgrimage journey to these four destinations in India, is considered to be of great spiritual significance.

The holy River Ganga, rises from the glacier at Gangotri, the River Yamuna from Yamunotri and the Mandakini and Alaknanda flow past Kedarnath and Badrinath respectively. All these four holy locations are situated in the North Indian state of Uttaranchal, which is known throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty and religious ambience. According to Hindu legends, Uttaranchal is known as Devbhoomi or land of the Gods. Pilgrims from across India and the world journey to Uttaranchal to undertake the Char Dham yatra.

Uttaranchal is rich in flora and fauna, has tremendous scenic beauty and being a part of the Western Himalayas, apart from religious pilgrimages also offers a full range of adventure sport options such as river rafting, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, mountain biking, mountain safaris, skiing, paragliding, etc. With its spectacular natural beauty, religious and tourist destinations, and hospitable people, a journey to Uttaranchal, India is sure to be a unique and unforgettable experience. The Char Dham Yatra combines a spiritual journey of these religious destinations with the spectacular scenery of Uttaranchal, India.

Yamunotri
It constitutes one of the four most important pilgrimages, collectively called 'Char Dham' of the Garhwal Himalayas. The revered shrine of Yamunotri, source of the shadow of the 6,315 mts. high Bandarpunchh mountain.

Gangotri
The revered shrine of Gangotri, situated at an altitude of 3,200 mts. about sea-level amidst sylvan surroundings, constitutes one of the most important pilgrimages for the devout Hindu.

Sri Kedarnath Ji
One of the twelve "Jyotirlingas" of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath is amongst the premier pilgrimage centres in the country. Situated at and altitude of 3,581 mts. above sea level, against the backdrop of the awe-inspring Kedarnath range.

Sri Badrinath Ji
Cradled in the twin montain ranges of nar and narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines , badrinath along the lift bank of the river alaknanda . With the backdrop, it is an important destination on the sacred itinerary of every devout hindu.

How to reach

• By Air
  Jolly Grant, (317kms.)
• By Rail
  Rishikesh, (300kms .) Kotdwar ,(327 kms.)
• By Road
  Well connected to rishikesh , Haridwar , dehradun , kotdwar And other hill stations of Garhwal and kumaon region