Full Guide for Char Dham Yatra.
Char Dham Yatra is considered to be a very important pilgrimage in Hinduism among the holy religious journeys of India. This journey is not only a darshan of the divine temple, but is a wonderful confluence of spiritual peace, faith in devotion and other divine powers. The journey to the four Dhams Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath located in the mountains of Uttarakhand is considered a symbol of generating a sense of spiritual peace, positive energy and religious faith for millions of devotees every year.
What is Duration of Char Dham Yatra?
The entire journey of the holy Char Dham Yatra of Hinduism Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is about 10 to 12 days. But due to physical location and other personal factors such as weather, traffic, arrangement facility, the duration of the journey may change. Information about the days taken in the Char Dham Yatra package is given below.
- Yamunotri
Yamunotri temple is the biggest attraction for devotees. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. It takes about 2 days to visit it. - Gangotri – Divine stream of Mother Ganga.
Gangotri, considered the most sacred in Hinduism, is a divine place. Which is dedicated to Mother Ganga. According to the belief, bathing in the holy stream of Mother Ganga causes spiritual energy to flow within the devotees. Travelers take about 2 days to visit Gangotri through the package. - Kedarnath – Divine Darshan of Lord Shiva.
Kedarnath, located on the banks of the Mandakani River in Uttarakhand, is the most sacred in Hinduism. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees experience awareness of their faith due to the divine status of Lord Shiva. The journey takes about 3 days due to the location of the temple at a high altitude. Both traditional and modern facilities have been included in the Dream Tour Planner. - Badrinath – Divine Darshan of Lord Vishnu.
The Badrinath temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, is not only a pilgrimage site for Hindus but also a center of natural divinity, spiritual and soulful peace for the devotees. Both traditional and modern facilities are available for the darshan of Badrinath temple. In this travel package, the duration of its journey is 2 days.
How to register for Char Dham Yatra?
Registration of Char Dham Yatra can be done both online and offline. To make your journey convenient, its information has been given in the Char Dham Yatra package. Which is as follows.
- Online registration
(a) Do it on the official website of Uttarakhand Government. registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in
(b) Click on the option of ‘Char Dham Yatra Registration’.
(c) Fill in the required information. Like name, contact details, Aadhar card number etc. Upload the required documents along with it and submit.
(d) After successful registration, you will get an e-pass, carry it with you during your journey. - Offline Registration
(a) Go to the registration center like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Sonprayag, Joshimath or other travel centers and get registered.
(b) Carry the identity card and necessary documents.
(c) After completing the registration, get a travel pass.
How much does the Char Dham Yatra cost?
The cost of Char Dham Yatra depends on others factors like mode of transport, accommodation, food and other personal expenses. Generally, the estimated cost of Char Dham Yatra by helicopter can be from 7000 to 40000 per person. Many different facilities are included in this optional cost to make the journey convenient for the passengers. So that you can choose the cost package for your journey as per your convenience. Which is as follows.
(a) Basic Package
Travel duration = 3–5 days
Facilities – Travel by bus or taxi and stay in normal hotels, vegetarian food included.
Price = 7000 – 12000 per person.
(b) Deluxe Package
Travel duration = 6–8 days
Facilities = AC car, good hotels, guide service, health kit
Price = 12,000 – 20,000 per person
(c) Luxury Package
Travel duration = 10–12 days
Facilities = Helicopter service, premium hotels, special darshan, personal guide
Price = 20,000 – 40,000 per person
Choosing the right time for Char Dham Yatra
Choosing the right time should be your first priority. Because the ideal time to visit Char Dham is from May to June and September to October. During this time, traveling in the pleasant weather there is a wonderful pleasure. In this regard, Dream Tour Planner is presenting information for you here.
- May-June – Summer season
This period is the best time for Char Dham Yatra as the weather is more pleasant and the winds are cool. Due to which you feel pleasure in traveling and all the temples are open during this time. - July-August – Monsoon season
Heavy rainfall due to monsoon can cause landslides and road blockages. Due to which traveling can be risky. - September-October – Autumn season
The time after monsoon is suitable for travel as the weather remains clear and pleasant. The cold starts increasing in this month, but the journey is easy. - November-April – Winter season
Due to snowfall, the temples are closed during these months and traveling is not possible.
Conclusion
So, Char Dham Yatra makes the pilgrims feel the flow of spiritual energy filled with divinity of infinite peace along with religious significance. If you are planning to visit this wonderful amalgamation of natural beauty and spiritual power, then Dream Tour Planner acts as a complete guide and takes care of all the issues of the journey and provides you with special travel packages which are designed as per your needs and desires. This makes your journey unforgettable.
