Uttarakhand is considered the Land of Gods, ‘DevBhumi’, and the lofty peaks of the Himalayas are regarded as the Home of Gods. The famous Char Dham Temple is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas. The Char Dham Yatra includes four holy shrines of Hindus named Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. All four holy dhams belong to different Gods; the Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, while the Kedarnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Gangotri & Yamunotri are dedicated to the goddesses Ganga and Yamuna rivers, respectively. The Char Dham Yatra is the most devoted and spiritual tour of Uttarakhand
Char Dham Yatra Panch Kedar Yatra Adi Kailash Yatra
Char Dham Opening & Closing Date Panch Kedar Opening & Closing Date
Char Dham Route Map from Delhi
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) |
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Panch Prayag :- five confluences of sacred rivers along the Char Dham Yatra route
The Panch Prayag refers to the in Uttarakhand, India. These confluences are Devprayag (Alaknanda and Bhagirathi), Rudraprayag (Alaknanda and Mandakini), Karnaprayag (Alaknanda and Pindar), Nandaprayag (Alaknanda and Nandakini), and Vishnuprayag (Alaknanda and Dhauliganga). Each confluence holds immense religious significance, and pilgrims often perform rituals at these junctures. These pristine locations not only enhance the spiritual journey but also offer breathtaking natural beauty, surrounded by the majestic Himalayas. The Panch Prayag adds a profound dimension to the sacred Char Dham Yatra experience, enriching the pilgrimage with cultural and natural splendor