Char Dham of Uttarakhand

Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, a pilgrimage to the holy shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.

These places are considered highly sacred to Hindus.

Uttarakhand is a state located in the northern part of India. It was carved out of the state of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000. The capital city of Uttarakhand is Dehradun.

Uttarakhand is also known for its religious significance. The state has so many temples, monuments, National parks, hill stations, and snow-capped mountains for the adventure seeker.

Name of Char Dham Uttarakhand.

1. Shri Badrinath/ Shri Badri Vishal

Badrinath Dham is Situated on the bank of river Alaknanda in Chamoli district, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Badrinath stands for Badri k Nath. Badrinath Dham is also considered to be the Baikunth Dham.

Located in Badrinath town, Uttarakhand. The temple has a presence in ancient Hindu scriptures estimated dated around 1750-500 B.C.E.

Located – Badrinath town Joshimath District Chamoli, Uttarakhand.

Opens – Akshay Tritiya in April to Bhai Dooj in October/November.

To know more read our article on Badrinath Uttarakhand.

2. Shri Kedarnath

Shri KEDARNATH temple is one of the well-known and is among the most spiritual ones, The temple is dedicated to LORD SHIVA. Temple is situated in the valley of Mount Kedarnath and Mount Trishul on the banks of rivers Mandakini, Dhauli Ganga, and Doodh Ganga.. etc… In Rudraprayag District Uttarakhand. Shri Kedarnath has survived the burial under the snow for hundreds of years throughout the mini-ice age. The well-known temple is believed to be built by the sage Shankaracharya and the tales of the Shivalinga are connected to the Pandavas of the Dwapar Y.ug

Located – Kedarnath town Dist. Rudraprayag

Open – Akshay Tritiya in April to Bhai Dooj in October/November.

To know more read our article on Kedarnath Uttarakhand.

3. Shri Gangotri

Shri Gangotri Dham is situated on the bank of river Bhagirathi in Uttarkashi District. The temple is dedicated to Mata Ganga. According to Hindu mythology, there was a king named Bhagirath who did an intense austerity( Tapasya ) and pleased Goddess Ganga to come to earth to help people to atone for their sins and to get “Moksha” This is why the river Ganga is worshipped across the Nation. River Bhagirathi originates from the Gangotri glacier, Gangotri trek offers a world-famous trek of Gaumukh and Tapovan attracting tons of tourists and climbers.

Located – Gangotri town District, Uttarkashi.

Open – Akshay Tritiya in April to Bhai Dooj in October/November

4. Shri Yamunotri Dham

Shri Yamunotri Dham or sometimes called Jamunotri Dham is situated in the valley of Swargarohini and Bandarpoochh mountain range on the bank of river Yamunotri/Jamunotri in Uttarkashi District in Uttarakhand. Yamunotri river originates from Yamunotri glacier which is also reachable after an easy trek of 1 km.  The temple is dedicated to Mata Yamuna/Jamuna.

Located – Yamunotri town Dist. Uttarkashi

Open – Akshay Tritiya in April to Bhai Dooj in October/November

Uttarakhand is known for its scenic beauty and is often referred to as the “Land of the Gods” due to its numerous Hindu pilgrimage sites and temples. The state is situated in the Himalayan region, and it is home to several famous hill stations such as Mussoorie, Nainital, Almora, and Ranikhet.

The state is blessed with abundant natural resources and is known for its rich biodiversity. It is home to several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, including Jim Corbett National Park, Rajaji National Park, and Nanda Devi National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.