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Char Dham Yatra

Every year, millions of religious people visit the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, India. It is a well-known pilgrimage route. On this sacred journey, four shrines are visited: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. They are all located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand and are believed to be the abodes of four Deities. The Yatra takes place over 10–12 days, from April or May to October or November and covers 1,500 kilometers. It is a transformative experience that allows travelers to receive blessings and witness the beauty of the Himalayas. However, they are only open for six months a year because they are so high up in the Himalayas. It is believed that for the next six months, gods will honor Badri Narayan at Badrinath Temple. The journey starts at Yamunotri and goes clockwise through Gangotri, Kedarnath, and finally Badrinath as it goes around in a circle. This trip can be made by car or plane service. Some people choose to go only to Kedarnath and Badrinath. The journey begins at Yamunotri which is dedicated to the goddess Yamuna then proceeds to Gangotri which is dedicated to the Ganges river. The Kedarnath Temple is for Lord Kedar, who is a form of Shiva, and the Badrinath Temple is for Lord Vishnu. In Uttarakhand, the Char Dham Yatra is both spiritually satisfying and difficult, giving people a feeling of divine satisfaction.

Skanda uvāca
badaryyākhyaṃ hareḥ kṣetraṃ triṣu lokeṣu durlabham
kṣetrasya smaraṇādeva mahāpātakino narāḥ
vimuktakilviṣāḥ sadyo maraṇānmuktibhāginaḥ

Located in all three realms, the hallowed spot of Badarī, devoted to Lord Hari, poses a daunting journey for any seeker. However, the mere thought of this divine abode brings swift redemption to those burdened by heinous transgressions. Moreover, those who depart in its midst attain ultimate liberation. (Skanda Purana 2.3.1.53)

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Duration
5N/6D
Saving
₹40,000
Price
₹233,999
₹273,999
Per Person
For a group of more than 15 yatris, you can request a private yatra

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Sthala Purana Narrations

Sthala Purana Narrations​

Learn the spiritual history of the dham in your local language

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Sr. Citizen Friendly

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Special food for yatris

Satvic Food

Delicious food, offered to the Lord is served.

Yatra people

Premium Stay

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Bhajans and Kirtans

Whenever we visit a temple, we do lots of Kirtans and Katha

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Yatra Katha

Yatra Katha Darshans are meant to be heard, not seen. We discuss temple's spiritual meaning.

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Relaxed Itinerary

Itineraries are designed to give relaxing and spiritual experience

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Games & Gifts

Learn and win. Yes!!! After every visit, we play fun games and distribute prizes as rewards

itinerary

  • Arrival in Dehradun: Take a flight to Dehradun, the starting point of your yatra.
  • Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Rishikesh.
  • Rishikesh Exploration: Visit Triveni Ghat, Parmarth Niketan, Ram Jhula, Sita Jhula,  and Gita Bhawan in Rishikesh.
  • Ganga Snan and Puja: Perform Ganga Snan (holy dip) and Ganga Puja at Triveni Ghat.
  • Ganga Aarti: Attend the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti in the evening at Rishikesh.
  • Dinner: Have dinner at the ISKCON temple, enjoying the darshan and delicious prasadam.
  • Depart to the helipad.
  • Yamunotri Darshan: Reach Yamunotri helipad, have breakfast, and proceed for Yamunotri Darshan, Surya Kund, Yamuna Puja, and Archana.
  • Lunch and Rest: Take a break for lunch and rest at your accommodation.
  • Visit Sheeth kalin temple: Visit the Yamunotri Devi Sheeth kalin temple (winter temple) and Shani Dev Temple in the afternoon.
  • Dinner and Rest: Enjoy dinner and rest for the night.
  • Depart for Gangotri: Check-out from the hotel and head to the helipad to reach Harsil.
  • Lakshmi Narayan Temple: After breakfast, visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple and explore Bhagirathi River and Bhagori Village.
  • Gangotri Darshan: Travel to Gangotri and have a special darshan, perform Ganga Puja, and witness the Ganga Aarti in the evening.
  • Evening Activities: Enjoy a walk into Apple farms, have a campfire, participate in Bhajans and KathDepart for Gangotri: Check-out from the hotel and head to the helipad to reach Harsil.
  • Lakshmi Narayan Temple: After breakfast, visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple and explore Bhagirathi River and Bhagori Village.
  • Gangotri Darshan: Travel to Gangotri and have a special darshan, perform Ganga Puja, and witness the Ganga Aarti in the evening.
  • Evening Activities: Enjoy a walk into Apple farms, have a campfire, participate in Bhajans and Katha.
  • Dinner and Rest: Have dinner and rest for the night.
  • Depart for Kedarnath: Check-out from the hotel and head to the helipad to reach Kedarnath.
  • Kedarnath Temple: Have a special darshan at Kedarnath Temple, perform a special Puja, and visit Nandi, Bhim Shila, and Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi Mandir.
  • Return to Sersi Helipad: Board the helicopter back to Sersi helipad (Kedarnath Basecamp).
  • Lunch: Have lunch and, if time permits, visit Triyugi Narayan Temple (Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati Marriage place).
  • Dinner and Rest: Have dinner and rest for the night.
  • Depart for Badrinath: Check-out from the hotel and head to the helipad to reach Badrinath.
  • Badrinath Temple: Have a special darshan at Badrinath Temple, visit Ghantakarna Temple, Tapta Kund, and perform Pinda Daan/Pitru Tarpan at Brahma Kapal.
  • Local Temples Visit: Explore Mana Village (last village of India), visit Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Saraswati River, and Bhim Phool, and offer prayers at Saraswathi Temple.
  • Dinner and Rest: Have dinner and rest for the night.
  • Badrinath Maha Abhishekam: Witness the Badrinath Maha Abhishekam at 5:20 am.
  • Depart for Haridwar: Check-out from the hotel and head to the helipad for your return to Dehradun.
  • Haridwar Darshan: Explore Haridwar and visit its famous temples.
  • Lunch: Enjoy a hearty lunch.
  • Return Flight: Head to the airport, check-in, and take the flight back to your city..

Finest Journey Feedback

We appreciate the experience we had. We had a memorable and spiritual trip. Mukund Dasa and other swamjis have a terrific team. We want to travel anywhere you plan. We got a beautiful experience and unique information throughout the Yatra about temples.  Friendly personnel. With Punya Kshetras by Hare Krishna Golden Temple, you'll would really like to visit more theertha kshetras.

Mr Lokesh Ji
Senior Data Scientist in HP

Finest Journey Feedback

Once again, travelling with Swamjis of Hare Krishna Golden Temple was a fantastic experience. In addition, the presence of Mukund Charana swamijis the yatra director is a tremendous boon. and the yatra team are, in my opinion, true torchbearers for the Sanathana Dharma. I beg you all to help in any manner you can . Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for swamji's facilitation of such a very moving spiritual journey for us. We can't wait to be involved with the sequels.

Sharada
Housewife

Finest Journey Feedback

We had an excellent and uneventful trip to Char Dham yatra by helicopter, which Punya Kshetras had extremely well organised and arranged. They responded quickly to my emails and addressed my concerns while planning our trip. Given the difficult roads we had to navigate, having a good driver was critical - the journey was excellent and marvellous in terms of keeping us safe. The sadhus acted as our guides, and we are glad we chose them because they did an excellent job of explaining everything in detail. Punya Kshetras chose some of the best hotels for us to stay in (many of them right on the banks of beautiful rivers), and the majority of the hotel staff were extremely helpful.

Srinivas
Ashwini Hairoil