The beautifull valleys of Great Himalayas are proudly explaining the thousands years old legends and history by beholding these sacred shrines at different districts namely Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag on the splendid Garhwal hills. The Char Dham Sacred Yatra was started of founded by the great Philosopher & reformer Adi guru Shankaracharya in 8th centuary. The holly yatra of char dham is started from the Gateway of Gods, Haridwar which is well connected with all four shrine. The glorified expedition towards the famous shrine includes many mesmerizing view and lots of memories with it.
Char Dham Route : Yamunotri : : Gangotri : : Kedarnath : : Badrinath
The Char Dham in Uttarakhand glorifying the inner beauty of the green land, there are thousands views improving the beauty of Char dham, tourist get hypnotiz with the breath taking beauty of nature. In the begining of this holly yatra, the very shrine that is to visit is Yamunotri then Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath. The journey of char dham is very simple and easy. All roads are well connected to each other. A short description of Char Dham Yatra is given below :
Badrinath Dham Route Map
It is elevated at an altitude of 3133 mt above sea level, from the left of river Alakhnanda. This sacred place is devoted to Lord Vishnu, legends says that Lord Vishnu maditated at this place.
Important Place to Visit : Pandukeshwar, Yogadhyan Badri Temple, Mana Village, Satopanth Lake, Tapta Kund, Neelkanth Peak, Charan Paduka, Mata Murti Temple, Narad Kund, Bheem Pul, Ganesh Cave, Brahma Kapal, Sheshnetra, Vyas Cave etc.
Destination Distance
Delhi to Haridwar 206 kms
Haridwar to Rishikesh 24 kms
Rishikesh to Devprayag 74 kms
Devprayag to Srinagar 34 kms
Srinagar to Rudraprayag 33 kms
Rudraprayag to Karnaprayag 31 kms
Karnaprayag to Nandprayag 21 kms
Nandprayag to Chamoli 10 kms
Chamoli to Joshimath 48 kms
Joshimath to Badrinath 42 kms
Kedarnath Dham Route Map
This temple is situated at an altitude of 3584 m above the sea level, followed by the river Mandakini. Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirling of Lord Shiva. Kedarnath is very easy to reach, the routes of Kedarnath is good in condition. The Famous Jyotirling of Lord Shiva is must visited place where Lord Shiva showing his presence as a fiery column of light.
Important Place to Visit : Gandhi Sarovar, Phata, Son Prayag, Triyugi Narayan Temple, Chandrapuri, Kalimath, Vasuki Tal, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Gaurikund.
Destination Distance
Delhi to Rishikesh 231 kms
Rishikesh to Devaprayag 74 kms
Devprayag to Srinagar 34 kms
Srinagar to Rudraprayag 35 kms
Rudrapryag to Tilwara 9 kms
Tilwara to Agastamuni 10 kms
Agastamuni to Kund 15 kms
Kund to Guptkashi 5 kms
Guptkashi to Phata 11 kms
Phata to Rampur 9 kms
Rampur to SonPrayag 3 kms
SonPrayag to Gaurikund 5 kms
Kedarnath NEW ROUTE after 2013 Flood
Gaurikund to Jungle Chatti 4 kms
Jungle Chatti to Bheembali 3 kms
Bheembali to Lincholi 4 kms
Lincholi to Kedarnath 4 kms
Gangotri Dham Route Map
The shrine of Gangotri is elevation of 3200 mt above sea level in Uttarakashi, the place where thousands of devotee pay their visit to wash away their sins in the urge of salvation. The holy river Ganga flows with purity and peace.
Important Place to Visit : Bhojbasa, Gangnani, Kedartal, Gaumukh, Gangotri Temple, Bhaironghati, Jalmagna Shivlinga, Tapovan.
Destination Distance
Delhi to Rishikesh 231 kms
Rishikesh to Tehri 75 kms
Tehri to Uttarkashi 123 kms
Uttarkashi to Bhatwari 31 kms
Bhatwari to Gangnani 15 kms
Gangnani to Harsil 31 kms
Harsil to Gangotri 25 kms
Yamunotri Dham Route Map
It is the westernmost shrine of Garhwal region. Yamunotri is the origin of river Yamuna, this place is famous for the temple of Goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Janki Chatti. The temple of Yamuna was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.
Important Place to Visit : Yamunotri Temple, Saptarishi Kund, Surya Kund, Divya Shila, HanumanChatti, Kharsali.
Destination Distance
Delhi to Rishikesh 231 kms
Rishikesh to Narendranagar 20 kms
Narendranagar to Chama 43 kms
Chamba to Brahmkhal 15 kms
Brahmkhal to Barkot 40 kms
Barkot to Sayana Chatti 27 kms
Sayana Chatti to Hanuman Chatti 6 kms
Hanuman Chatti to Phool Chatti 5 kms
Phool Chatti to Janki Chatti 3 kms
Janki Chatti to Yamunotri 6 kms Route Map for Char Dham Yatra
Char Dham Yatra will be covered in total distance of 1,607 kms which starts from Haridwar and ends at Rishikesh. The route map for Char dham yatra is given below, that may help to take an over view of the complete Char Dham Yatra
Char Dham Yatra Driving Directions
Destination : Delhi → Haridwar → Barkot → Yamunotri → Uttarkashi → Gangotri → Guptakashi → Kedarnath → Badrinath → Rishikesh → Delhi (Back)
Destination Distance
Delhi to Haridwar 210 km (6 hours)
Haridwar to Barkot 220 km (7 hours)
Barkot to Yamunotri 36 km (drive) + 7 kms by trek
Barkot to Uttarkashi 100 km (4 hours)
Uttarkashi to Gangotri 100 km (4 hours)
Uttarkashi to Rudraprayag 180 km (7-8 hours)
Rudraprayag to Kedarnath 74 kms (drive) + 20 kms trek (New Route)
Rudraprayag to Badrinath 160 km (6-7 hours)
Badrinath to Rishikesh 297 kms (10-11 hours)
Rishikesh to Delhi 230 km (6 hours)Important Cities and towns which comes during Char Dham Yatra
Dehradun – Mussoorie – Chamba – Tehri – Dharasu – Naugaon – Barkot – SayanaChatti – HanumanChatti – Phoolchatti – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Uttarkashi – Bhatwari – Gangnani – Harsil – Jangla – Bhaironghati – Gangotri (Gaumukh) – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Augustmuni – Chandrapuri – Kund – Guptkashi – Phata- Rampur – Sitapur – Sonprayag – Gaurikund – Kedarnath – Ukhimath – Chopta – Gopeshwar – Chamoli – Pipalkoti – Joshimath (Auli) – Govindghat – Badrinath- Nandprayag – Karnprayag – Devprayag – Rishikesh – Haridwar
Upon arrival welcome to the guests and proceed to Haridwar by surface. Reach Haridwar and check-in at hotel. Later sightseeing of Haridwar and evening see Ganges Aarti from “Har-Ki-Pauri”. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Uttarkashi. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening visit to Vishwanath Temple, Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav, Gyaneshwar and Goddess Kuteti Devi etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Gangotri Jee (Hight 3048 mts), enroute visit picturesque Harsil village, Bhagirathi River and the most magnificent view of the Himalayas. After Gangotri Jee Darshan drive back to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Rudraprayag. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening visit to Rudranath and Chamunda Devi, Koteshwar Temple (3 Kms) etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Gaurikund, Start trek from Gaurikund to Kedarnath Jee (Height 3584 mts) either by walk or by poly at own cost. Reach Kedarnath Jee and check-in at hotel, later visit to Kedarnath Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning, visit to Kedarnath Jee Temple, later trek down to Gaurikund and proceed to Rudraprayag via Guptkashi. Reach Guptkashi and check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Badrinath Jee (Height 3,133 mts) via Joshimath, later proceed to Badrinath Jee. On arrival check-in at hotel. Evening visit to Badrinath Temple to see the Aarti. Overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning, take a bath in Taptkund and have the darshan of Badrivishal & visit to Brahamakapal, Mana village, Vyas Gufa, Maatamoorti, Charanpaduka, Bhimkund and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River, later proceed to Joshimath (44 km/ 03 hrs). On arrival Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning, visit Narsingh Temple and Shankracharaya Math, later proceed to Rishikesh. On arrival Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, sightseeing of Rishikesh, Visit to Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir etc, later proceed to Delhi. On arrival transfer the guests to Delhi Airport/Railway Station to board the flight/train for onward journey and tour terminates.
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