CHARDHAM YATRA
The Indian state of Uttarakhand is known as ‘dev bhoomi’ which literally translates to the land of god. And to be honest, it most definitely is because the ‘Char Dhams’ or the four major pilgrim sites of the Hindu religion are in Uttarakhand, Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. It is believed that every Hindu must visit these four holy places once in their lifeline to attain ultimate salvation. Along with being one of the most popular pilgrim destinations in India, Uttarakhand has many serene landscapes to invoke the spiritual energies of travellers and tourists.
Kahlur Adventures is an expert in organizing comfortable and safe pilgrim tours for our clients to make their visit to these sacred places more cherished. The process of visiting all these holy places is called ‘Teerth Yatra’ and holds immense importance in the Hindu religion among other duties of Dharma, Worship, Observing religious fasts and festivals, and Sanskaras. The Chardham yatra in Uttarakhand, India can only be completed successfully with willpower and faith in the almighty as these holy places are situated on the magnificent Himalayas making it not an easy feat.
Since all the locations of the Teerth Yatra is at a high elevation point, the weather conditions can be unforgiving too. But there is some relief for those pilgrims who cannot do strenuous tasks on their own, there is an option to accomplish their Chardham yatra by helicopter. A visit to just the two shrines Kedarnath and Badrinath by the devotees is known as ‘Do Dham yatra’. The correct order of visiting these places is to begin with Yamnoti, then to Gangotri, followed by a visit to Kedarnath, and after that to Badrinath. Kahlur Adventures plans the pilgrim tour to these sacred places in the same order.
All the four holy places of the Chardham Yatra have exquisite natural backdrops. Yamunotri is situated in a canyon that is close to the source of the river Yamuna and gets its name from the same holy river. Gangotri is situated in a district named Uttarkashi, on the banks of river Bhagirath and is also the origin place of the sacred river Ganga. The majestic abode of Lord Shiva Kedarnath in Rudraprayag district and home to the mighty river Mandakini. Nestled in the lap of Garhwal hills, Badrinath is situated on the banks of river Alakhnanda and is a sight to behold. Come visit the Chardham with Kahlur adventures and treat your soul to the goodness of Uttarakhand.
