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Of the many journeys one makes in all the lives, the one that is most important is the Journey within. Within us lies the core of our consciousness, which remains undisturbed by all that happens around us. It is this vital life force that keeps the faith alive. Char Dham Yatra is a journey of faith. It is mentioned in ancient Hindu texts that one can attain “Moksha” ( nirvana ) by undertaking a journey to the Four Pilgrimage Centers – Yamnotri, Gangotri, Bdrinath and Kedarnath known by a sacred name – Dev Bhumi or The Land of The Gods. Yatra Char Dham is arduous and difficult journey which takes you across seriously high Himalayan ranges where one can witness the grandeur of God’s creation. Every step becomes a meditation and as one becomes aware of every breath there is much that is revealed within. One comes closer to nature and its elements as a beautiful vision of natural beauty and magnificence unfurls in front of your eyes. Vedic Chanting, Incense and Resonating Bells create an enchanting atmosphere which alleviates one of all sorrows and pain. Yatra Char Dham 2013 starts from 13th May and the traditional route is from West to East covering Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath – Badrinath. There are 2 routes – you can start from Dehradun or Haridwar. The yatra to Char dham is a life time achievement and it is believed that one can be get rid of from the continuous cycle of birth and death and wash away all sins.Given below is information on the 4 Pilgrimage Centers for Yatra Chardham: To be Continue...

About Char Dham Yatra

Sri Kedarnath Dham

The most remote of the four Char Dham sites, Kedarnath is located in the Himalayas, about 3584m (11759 Ft.) above sea level near Corabari Glacier, the head of river Mandakini, and is flanked by breathtaking snow-capped peaks. Kedarnath is named in honor of King Kedar, who ruled in the Satya Yuga. He had a daughter named Vrinda who was a partial incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. She performed austerities for 60000 years. In honour of her, the land is named Vrindavan. However, Kedarnath and its temple exist from the Mahabharata Era when the Pandavas are supposed to have pleased Lord Shiva by doing penance there. The temple opens on Akshya Tritiya (April end or first week of May) and closes on Bhai Duj (October end or 1st week of November) due to heavy snowfall and extreme cold weather during winter. Kedarnath is difficult to reach. There are 2 ways to reach the town:

Opening Date of Kedarnath Dham

According to local priest Panchang calculation and their consent with Badrianth-Kedarnath Temple Committee, it is officially announced the opening date of kedarnath temple is 4th may 2014.

Closing Date of Kedarnath Dham

Kedarnath shrine will be closed on the day of Bhaiya Duj Festvial (The day after Deepawali festival). Kedarnath Dham will closed on 25th October 2014.

According to priest of kedarnath there are so many pooja for Shiva like kedarnath Lingam, Maha-abhishek, Rudra-abhishek and shiva archa, Sampurn art, Shiv Mahima shrot , Shiv sahastranam etc.

Type of Puja in Sri Kedarnath Dham

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-All the private companies provide services for helicopter from the helipad in the Guptkashi , Sirsi, Sitapuri and Phata and the permission to operate the private helicopters up to Sri Kedarnath valley was granted on 22 MAY 2014, earlier no any operator was ready to operate the helicopter service due to last year impact of flood and tourist flow.

After all the Pinnacle air service ready to operate flight and open reservation for passenger after 15 2014, all the private helicopter services like Pawan Hans, Trans bharat , Himalayan Helicopter , Aryan Aviation has resumed their services as passenger traffic has increases for this year 2014.

The Phata helipad is located beyond Agustmuni and is also linked by a good motorable road on the way to Kedarnath. There are also Helicopter services available for Char Dham and Kedarnath from Dehradun heliport also to the shrine via Phata/Gauchar.

Helicopter Service in Sri Kedarnath

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Price of Helicopter for return trip from Phata to Kedarnath is 7500/ per person , which increased according to tourist flow in Valley.

For Char Dham the cost is Rs. 1, 24,900/- per person (Based on 4 persons per trip).

Gangori, Kedarnath & Badrinath Rs. 1, 19,900/- per person (Based on 4 persons per trip)

Helicopter rate for Sri Kedarnath Dham

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Old trek of 14 Kms was from Gourikund to Kedarnath via rambada but now you have to start you journey from the Sonprayag to Gaurikund and new Rambara and last Garud Chatti then Kedarnath which is By foot for a steep 19 km moderate trek.

The trek is difficult for the Senior Citizens to do this trek The opening of main shrine doors this year the PAWAN HANS helicopter service was started from Guptkashi to Linchauli and onward 6 km trek steep in climb is to be done with same day return to Linchauli.

New Trekking route of Sri Kedarnath

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As now there is accommodation facility is not available, Future project town made by government of Uttrakhand which is not declared yet.

Accommodation in Sri Kedarnath Dham

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Best Route For Char Dham Yatra

Generally, the Chardham Yatra is carried out by the devotees from the west to the east. It signifies that the journey starts at Yamunotri, and passes through Gangotri, and then Kedarnath before ending at Badrinath Dham. The best routes that the devotees can follow during the Yatra are:Arrive Haridwar - Rishikesh – Narendra Nagar – Chamba – Brahmkhal – Barkot – Hanuman Chatti – Phool Chatti – Janki Chatti – Yamunotri - Barkot – Uttarkashi – Gangotri - Uttarkashi – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Pipalkoti – Badrinath – Srinagar - Haridwar

Day 1: Delhi – Rishikesh (230 kms / 06-07 hrs)Day 2: Rishikesh - Barkot (170 kms / 07-08 hrs)Day 3: Barkot – Jankichatti – Yamunotri – Barkot (50 kms & 6 kms. Trek Day 4: Barkot - Harsil (170 Kms)Day 5: Harsil - Gangotri - Uttarkashi (20 Kms & 90 Kms)Day 6: Uttarkashi - Guptkashi (235 Kms. Drive 08 - 09Hrs)Day 7: Guptkashi - Kedarnath –Guptkashi (Return by Helicopter)Day 8: Guptkashi - Badrinath (235 kms / 06-07 hrs)Day 9: Badrinath – Srinagar (190 kms / 07-08hrs)Day 10: Srinagar - Haridwar (125 kms / 05 -06hrs)Day 11: Haridwar - Delhi (200 kms / 06- 07 hrs) – Departure

Char Dham Yatra Package

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2 PAX 11 Nights / 12 Days INR 35,800 by Toyota Innova Car

3 PAX 11 Nights / 12 Days INR 27,500 by Toyota Innova Car

4 PAX 11 Nights / 12 Days INR 23,400 by Toyota Innova Car

5 PAX 11 Nights / 12 Days INR 20,900 by Toyota Innova Car

6 PAX 11 Nights / 12 Days INR 19, 500 by Toyota Innova Car

9 PAX 11 Nights / 12 Days INR 18800 by Tempo Traveler

12 PAX 11 Nights / 12 Days INR 18,000 by Tempo Traveler

Char Dham Yatra Package Cost

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The camps in Chardham are situated at the most scenic resorts in the area with all the up to date facilities. Placed in the middle of tranquility of the verdant flora, a vacation in the voluminous camps in Chardham make the guests feel as if they are in a paradise. Char Dham Camps in Barkot: Camp in Barkot is set on the road leading to Yamunotri, at a distance of 40 kilometers from Dharasu. It is a positioned at an elevation of 1829 meters above sea level. The camp in Barkot provides for a relaxing stay in rainproof tents. Barkot is a place of abundant beauty with sights of snow-capped mountains all over the place. Camps in Harsil: Harsil is well known for its natural exquisiteness and palatable apples. From this region, the audacious ones can trek to Sat Tal, which is located just above Dharali. Camps in Harsil offer the perfect mix of modernity and tradition. It provides the peerless tranquility and lavishness to the pilgrims. Warm hospitality is the admired trait of the camps in Harsil. Camps in Guptakashi: Camps in Guptakashi can be found on the way to Kedarnath at an elevation of 1319 meters. These camps offer well appointed tents with all modern facilities. Like Kashi, Gupkashi holds a great significance among Hindus. Camps in Joshimath:This sacred region is also known as Jyotirmath. Situated at an altitude of almost 6,000 ft., it is one of the four legendary monasteries. A standard point of pilgrimage, Joshimath also acts as the base for the trek to the famed Valley of Flowers.

Luxury Camps on Chardham Yatra Route in Uttarakhand

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Haridwar, Mussoorie, Kempty fall, Sri Yamunotri Temple, Yamuna River,  Prakateshwar Cave, Kashi Vishwnath Temple, Shakti Temple, Bhagirathi River, Sri Gangotri Temple, Gomukh, Tehri Dam, Guptakshi ardhnageshwar temple, Mandakini River, Sri Kedarnath Temple, Gaurikund, Alaknanda River, Sri Narsingh Temple,  Rudra temple, Adi Shankarcharya Samadhi, Dhauli River, Sri Badrinath Temple, Byas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bheem Pul, Saraswati River, Mana Village, Pinder River, Nandakini River, Confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda River, Rishikesh, Laxman Jhoola, Ram Jhoola, Swarga Ashram etc

Highlights of Char Dham Pilgrimage Yatra

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People making plans to go on a Chardham pilgrimage must prepare themselves to conquer many challenges like the bumpy mountain roads, crossing rivers, walking in high altitudes, rugged terrains, drastic change in temperature and many other things. Thus, before you pack your bags and head off for this holy journey, there are a few important things that must be considered to make the Yatra a memorable experience.

Planning for Char Dham Yatra

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People making plans to go on a Chardham pilgrimage must prepare

themselves to conquer many challenges like the bumpy mountain

roads, crossing rivers, walking in high altitudes, rugged terrains, drastic

change in temperature and many other things. Thus, before you pack your

bags and head off for this holy journey, there are a few important things that

must be considered to make the Yatra a memorable experience.

Planning for Char Dham Yatra

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The Holy Yatra begins from April – May and is open till Diwali (October-November) each year. The Yatra remains shut during the winter season due to extreme climate. The peak time for the Yatra is from May – June and September-October. Travelling in the months of as July and –August must be avoided, Later the month of September is considered to be ideal to plan for the journey

Best Season for Chardham Yatra

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The Uttarakhand government has decided to Registraion of devotees visiting the state for the Char Dham yatra by issuing biometric cards and registering and the registration can be easly done at opening destinations Char Dham Yatra.

Char Dham Yatra Registration

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The Yatra involves lots of walking and this can pose a lot of problem, particularly for the older members of the family who are not used to long walks. In such a situation, you can take regular breaks in between the journey to give your feet some rest and feel refreshed.

Physical Fitness For Char Dham Yatra

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The Shrine of Gangotri situated at an elevation of 3200 m above sea level amidst captivating surroundings along the right bank of Bhagirathi is 100 km from Uttarkashi. The temples opening is preceded by a special Puja of Ganga both inside the temple as well as on the river bank

Sri Gangotri Dham Yatra

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Yamunotri Dham is the Source of Yamunotri River and the seat of Godess Yamuna,it is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas,The main attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to the Goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Janki Chatti. The temple of Yamuna, on the left bank of the Yamuna, was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The deity is made of black marble. The Yamuna, like the Ganges, has been elavated to the status of a divine mother for the Hindus and has been held responsible for nurturing and developing the Indian civilization.

Sri -Yamunotri Dham Yatra

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The Yatra involves lots of walking and this can pose a lot of problem, particularly for the older members of the family who are not used to long walks. In such a situation, you can take regular breaks in between the journey to give your feet some rest and feel refreshed.

Physical Fitness For Char Dham Yatra

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Route Map For Char Dham Yatra

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By Air: Jolly Grant Airport, popularly known as Dehradun Airport is the nearest airport to the Chardham.

By Train: The closest railheads from Chardham are Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun and Kotdwar.

By Road: By road Char Dham are well connect with major city of Uttrakhand Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Gangotri and Uttarkashi.

Accessibility for Char Dham Yatra

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Badrinath is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. The town gets its name from the Holy temple of Badrinath which is situated at a height of 3,415 Mts in the Garhwal hills, on the banks of the Alaknanda River. Badrinath lies between the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges and in the shadow of Nilkantha peak (6,560m). Badrinath is located 301 km north of Rishikesh. According to legend Shankara discovered a black stone image of Lord Badrinarayan made of Saligram stone in the Alaknanda River.

Padma Purana celebrates Badrinath and surrounding regions as abounding in spiritual treasures. Badrinath has been mentioned as a holy place in scriptures and legends for thousands of years. According to the Bhagvata Purana, "There in Badrikashram the supreme being – Lord Vishnu, in his incarnation as the sages Nara and Narayana, had been undergoing great penance since time immemorial for the welfare of all living entities." The Badrinath Temple is the main attraction in the town. The mountains around Badrinath are mentioned in the Mahabharata, when the Pandavas are said to have ended their life by ascending the slopes of a peak in western Garhwal called Swargarohini - literally, the 'Ascent to Heaven'.

Sri-Badrinath Dham

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Kedarnath Dham: Altitude of about 3,553 m (11,657 ft)

Yamunotri Dham : Altitude of about 4,421 meters (14,505 ft).

Badrinath Dham : Altitude of about 3,300 m (10,800 ft)

Gangori Dham: Altitude of about 3,415 m (11,204 ft)

Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage Centre Elevation

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