2020 Chardham Yatra – A Complete Char Dham Travel Guide

Chardham Yatra is a journey of four abodes or we can say the visit to the holy temples and other religious sites in Uttarakhand. There are four holy places in Uttarakhand Badrinath, Yamnotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath that are covered in Chardham Yatra and this Yatra is also known as Chota Char Dham. The Chardham Yatra that is in Uttarakhand is visited by thousands of people from all over the world.

Yatra can be completed in a minimum of 2 days that is by helicopter ride but in such short duration, you won’t be able to explore and enjoy the true beauty of Uttarakhand. So, It is recommended that you go for an 8 to 11 days tour to explore all the destinations without hurry and halt at each spot. If you’re new to the place, then you must hire a guide to visit all the places and you can also save time by hiring a professional. The place can be visited by private vehicles or public transports both options are available for travelers.

If you are visiting Uttarakhand from the Delhi side, then you can follow this Itinerary to save time and hustle;

Delhi ⇒ Haridwar ⇒ Yamnotri ⇒ Uttarkashi ⇒ Gangotri ⇒ Guptakashi ⇒ Kedarnath ⇒ Badrinath ⇒ Rishikesh ⇒ Delhi.  

Note = The dates of the door opening of Yamnotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath are declared on Akshaya Tritiya, Basant Panchami, and Maha Shivratri respectively. 

let’s take a look into the four religious places that are covered in Chardham Yatra.

On my website, there are blogs in Brief on these four places that you can read for more information you can get all the articles below.

• Yamnotri
• Gangotri
• Badrinath
• Kedarnath

1. Yamunotri

A named after River Yamuna and the place is famous for the temples. If you are visiting these places then do try thermal springs in Yamunotri, for many people the place is a spot to stop for a holy dip. There are many treks that are arranged by the private and government department officers you can be a part of these activities.

Must Read = Religious Tourist places in Yamunotri Dham

Suggested Read = Best Activities to enjoy at Yamunotri Dham

2. Gangotri

This place is named after Goddess Ganga. It is believed that this the place where Goddess Ganga transformed herself in Rover Ganga to rinse off the sins of King Bhagirath’s forefathers.

Note = Non-vegetarian and Alcohol are banned in the place so make sure you don’t carry any one of the following items.

Must Read = Religious Tourist places in Gangotri Dham

Suggested Read = Best Activities to enjoy at Gangotri Dham

3. Kedarnath

This is a famous place for its magnificent temples that are thousands of years old. There are many Hindu mythologies that are related to the shrines of Kedarnath. The place is named after Lord Shiva. In Kedarnath, one can see several valleys, temples and snow-covered mountains.

Must Read = Religious tourist places in Kedarnath

Suggested Read = Best Activities to enjoy in Kedarnath

4. Badrinath 

It is situated in the Chamoli district and is a beautiful Destination. The place has many stories in Hindu Mythology, that support place got its name from Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. In Badrinath, you can visit several temples and treks where you can also enjoy recreational activities in Badrinath & do not forget to experience the panoramic view of snow-capped Himalayan ranges.

Must Read = Best Religious tourist Places In Badrinath

Suggested Read = Activities at the Land of Lord Shiva – Badrinath

Chardham Yatra by Helicopter

Visiting the Char Dham places by helicopter is the fastest way to cover the entire pilgrimage. If you are short on time, then you can explore it by helicopter. You can choose from the available packages and select the days you will likely spend in Uttarakhand and 2 days trip is the shortest duration you can spend in Uttarakhand to visit all the holy sites of Char Dham.

Being situated at a great height it is recommended that you carry your belonging accordingly and while in helicopter an individual can carry only 5 kg of weight. There are several pros and cons related to the helicopter ride that you must know before opting for the helicopter ride.

Pros

• The aerial view from the helicopter will be a whole new different experience and the breath-taking views are worth of ride. 
• You can complete the Char Dham yatra in only 2 days

Cons

• The helicopter ride can be a bit costly.
• Of course, you will have a majestic view from the above of the ground but the panoramic view of Himalayan ranges from the ground are unforgettable. 
• Photography lovers won’t be able to click the beauty of the place.  
• You will be in a hurry always while visiting the sites.

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