Chardham Yatra Route, Places to visit and Stay Near-by

February 22, 2022

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Chardham Yatra: Route, Places to visit, and Stay Near-by

According to Hindu mythology, the Char Dham tour means experiencing divinity. Chardham means four denominations, each with its own significance. Yamunotri is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna located at the high altitudes of the picturesque Rawai Valley. Gangotri is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. Kedarnath which is also a part of Panch Kedar is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Badrinath located on the banks of river Alaknanda is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. These four spots of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri consider being the door of spirituality and eternity. These are the most religious hub of North India. Chardham Yatra usually starts from Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & then Badrinath. Here we provide you a guide on the Chardham yatra route map, places you can visit nearby along with the best wide range of accommodations options with an online booking facility and a Chardham package that fits your budget if you are planning your next family trip or with a group for Chardham.

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Chardham Yatra Route

Yamunotri:

How to reach Yamunotri?

Drive up to Hanuman Chatti. From Hanuman Chatti, there is a 6 km trek till Yamunotri (one-way). It can be completed by Walk or by Horse or Doli.

Things to do in Yamunotri

One can cook rice by packing it in a cloth and dipping it in the hot water of the ‘Kund’. Pilgrims take this cooked rice home as “Prasad”. The temple “Pooja” can be offered to Divya Shila, after taking bath in Jamunabai Kund’s warm water and having “Darshan” of pious Goddess ‘Yamuna’.

Places to visit near Yamunotri

Barkot, Janki Chatti, and Hanuman Chatti are the places you can visit on your trip to Yamunotri.

Night-Stay Option

You can stay at Janki Chatti while trekking from Hanuman Chatti to Yamunotri. Next morning, you can continue the trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri.

Book your Janki Chatti Stay Here

How to reach Yamunotri from Janki Chatti?

From, Janki Chatti you have to trek till Yamunotri. The trek can be by horse, walk or by doli.

Gangotri:

How to reach Gangotri?

One can reach over there by driving from Uttarkashi to Gangotri.

Importance & Things to do in Gangotri:

This temple is devoted to Goddess Ganga. It is the birthplace of Ganga. The river originates from the Gaumukh glacier near the temple. Devotees take a holy dip in the river Ganga and offer prayers at the Gangotri temple.

Places to visit near Gangotri

Uttarkashi, Netala & Harsil are the places you can visit on your trip to Gangotri.

Night-stay Option

A wide range of best accommodation options with an online booking facility along with a comfortable stay is available which you can inquire about below.

Book your Uttarkashi Stay Uttarkashi (80km from the Gangotri)

Book your Gangotri Stay Gangotri

Book your Netala Stay Netala(87.4)

How to reach Gangotri from Uttarkashi or Netala?

You can drive your personal vehicle to reach Gangotri.

Kedarnath

How to reach Kedarnath?

One can drive up to Son-Prayag by their private vehicle. From Son Prayag to Gaurikund, only public taxis are allowed. So, one has to avail taxi from Son Prayag. From Gaurikund, an 18 km (one-way) trek starts. One can complete it by Walk, Horse, Doli. Helicopter services are also available. A helicopter can be availed only from Phata and Guptakashi. `

Importance

Kedarnath: The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is a scenic spot. It is situated against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range.

Places to visit near Kedarnath

Gaurikund, Phata, Guptkashi, Rudraprayag, and Sitapur are must-visit places on your trip to Kedarnath.

Night stay options for Kedarnath:

Accommodation options are available below:

How to reach Kedarnath from Phata or Guptakashi or Gaurikund?

From Gaurikund, you will have to walk a 13 Km trek to Kedarnath.

From Phata and Guptakashi, helicopter services are available to reach Kedarnath.

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Badrinath

How to reach Badrinath?

One can reach Badrinath by road. You can drive your vehicle to the Badrinath Bus stand.

Importance & Things to do in Badrinath:

Badrinath is one of the four temples of Mini-Chardham Yatra.

Yatris can take a bath in the Tapt Kund and experience the Darshan of Badrivishal. Brahamakapal Temple is significant for Pinddan Shraddh of ancestors (Pitrus). There are other interesting sightseeing spots like Mana, Vyas Gufa, Mata moorti, Charanpaduka, Bhim Kund, and the “Mukh” of the Saraswati River. All these are located within 3 km of the Badrinath Temple.