Circuits / Pilgrimage / Char Dham YatraChar Dham Yatra
The complete four-shrine Himalayan pilgrimage
Gateway to the Gods
Where the Yamuna Begins
Source of the Sacred Ganga
Highest Jyotirlinga — Char Dham Pilgrimage
Abode of Lord Vishnu — Char Dham
Yoga Capital of the World
About this circuit
The most sacred pilgrimage in Hinduism — four shrines set in the high Himalayas of Uttarakhand: Yamunotri (source of the Yamuna), Gangotri (source of the Ganga), Kedarnath (Shiva's abode), and Badrinath (Vishnu's seat). Pilgrims complete them in order, starting from Haridwar.
Why it matters
Performing Char Dham Yatra is believed to wash away all sins and grant moksha. Adi Shankaracharya established these four shrines in the 8th century as the defining pilgrimage circuit of Hindu India. The temples open only May–October before closing for winter.
What it costs
Standard stays, train-first transport, for 2 travelling together — the full working is shown when you plan it.
When to go
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Good to know
- ·Register at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in (mandatory since 2022)
- ·Kedarnath: 16km trek from Gaurikund or helicopter from Phata/Sirsi
- ·Yamunotri & Gangotri: 6km and 19km treks respectively from roadheads
- ·Pack warm layers — temperatures below 5°C even in peak summer
- ·Helicopter packages (Kedarnath + Badrinath combo) book out months in advance