The
most revered yatra taken by millions of people every year is the
Chardham yatra. Nestled in the Himalayan region with solitude among
these four places are famous for their unique architecture and ancient
history. And are named as Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
It
is believed that in these four shrines, Goddess Yamuna and Goddess
Ganga, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu exist in the purest personification.
And by embarking on this sacred journey, one can get emancipation; and
get blessings by the purest incarnations of Gods and Goddesses.
According
to Hindu mythology, it is said that a person must undergo Chardham
yatra from east to west, like in a clockwise direction. It means that
the journey must experience like this- starting for Yamunotri and then
Gangotri, followed by Kedarnath and in the last Badrinath.
When
we go on any trip or holiday, we make sure that we explore or visit
every famous destination of that place. Just like that, as compared to
other holiday destinations, these four pilgrim spots also consist of the
sites, which are a must-visit. And each devotee must explore while they
are on their Chardham yatra.
Leisure
Indian Holidays provides specially designed itineraries for Char Dham
Yatra which consists of all the famous destinations that come in the
route of the four divine spots. Specially designed Chardham yatra by Helicopter packages for the best pilgrimage experience for you and your family.
The top-most 13 destinations to visit during Chardham yatra are:
Janak Chatti
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| Janak Chatti |
Janak
Chatti is a holy water spring near Yamunotri. This major attraction of
this place is the hot water springs, which are very popular among the
tourists. Preached at an altitude of 2700 meters, this place is covered
with huge mountains from all sides and gives us some fantastic views to
adore.
This place is also famous amongst adventure seekers as it acts as another alternative base camp for the Yamunotri trek.
Hanuman Chatti
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| Hanuman chatti |
This
place is an ideal location for people who are adventure lovers as it
acts as a base camp for thrilling and exciting trekking experience in
the foothills of the Himalayan mountains.
It
serves as a base camp for many famous attractions near Yamunotri,
namely Dodi Tal and Dwarka Top. Located in the close vicinity of the
beautiful Himalayan mountains, Hanuman Chatti is a perfect spot for the
people searching for tranquillity while their Chardham yatra.
Saptarishi Kund
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| Saptarishi Kund |
Saptarishi
is the place, where it is believed that the holy water of Yamuna
originates. This Kund is approximately 4421 meters above sea level. One
you can reach at Saptarishi Kund after a 10 km track from Yamunotri. And
at the top, you can get a fantastic view of the glaciers.
It is advised to take a guide if you are thinking of going trekking to Saptrishi Kund.
Kedar Tal
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| Kedar Tal |
Discovered
by John Bicknell Auden, the place is heaven for the trek lovers. If you
are a trek lover or mountaineer and searching for the best trekking
experience, then Auden’s Col is what you want.
Being
one of the highest mountains in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas,
Auden’s Col is a magical land for travellers. This mountain pass which
joins Gangotri and Jogin peaks at the height of 5400 m. One can go from
Gangotri to Kedarnath by following Auden’s Col. This place gives us the
unforgettable stunning views of giant glaciers on top.
Dayara Bugyal
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| Dayara Bugyal |
A
public garden in the Himalayan valleys, Dayara Bugyal, is a perfect
picnic spot where you can spend some quality time with your family.
Positioned at the height of 3950m, this place is covered by lush green
gardens on hills. Even though the scene looks like a European-style set,
this place exists in India.
Get stunned by the beauty of nature and beautiful meadows of this place during your Chardham yatra.
Agastyamuni, Kedarnath
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| Agastya muni |
If
you are an architect lover and love to explore new places with unique
and ancient history and architecture, then the Agastyamuni temple is the
perfect destination for you. This place is famous for its grand
architecture with a beautiful interior. The walls inside the site are
adorned with defining wall arts all over the walls, which gives this
place a wholly different yet elegant look.
This place is also remembered for its history as it said that Saint Agastya meditated here for a whole year.
Triyuginarayan Temple
If
you are searching for holy places in Kedarnath except for the Kedarnath
temple, then Triyuginarayan Temple is a must-visit place for you. This
sacred place is worshipped by thousands of devotees because, according
to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva and Parvati got married here. The rich
and history makes this place very popular all over the country.
The place consists of four holy water ponds in the temple with freshwater and some peaceful environment.
Tungnath and Chandrashila
Tungnath
is a charming village of Uttarakhand famous for its high
snowy-mountains trek and adventure sports. This place acts as a starting
point for the prominent Chopta Chandrashila trek. The place gives some
astonishing views of the snowy mountains and dreamy landscapes.
Compared
to other places, the trekking is easy in this Himalaya region and
recommended for those people who are trekking for the first time. It
covers a whole lot of regions of the Garhwal region, starting from
Haridwar to Chandrashila. This place gives the mesmerizing views of
Nilkanth, Kedarnath, and Panchchuli from a single spot.
Kalimath Temple
This
temple is the oldest and the most renowned temple of Kedarnath. This
temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali, and thousands of people came,
especially in the Navratras, to get the blessings of Goddess Kali. This
temple is situated at the height of 6000ft and gives us some fantastic
views of the Himalayan valleys of Uttarakhand.
The
most quirky fact about this place is that no idol of Goddess Kali is
worshipped here. But instead of that, a Sri Yantra is worshipped. And
only one day in a year, the idol is taken out for praying at midnight
and only by the chief priest.
Ganesh Gufa
Another
place in Uttarakhand which consists of some fantastic and unique
architecture is the Ganesh Gufa in Badrinath Dham. A natural cave
formation in the mountains, this place is associated with the famous
legend of Mahabharat.
The
cave consists of the story of Mahabharat, which it is believed that
Lord Ganesha wrote when Lord Maharishi Vyas dictated the story to
Ganesha. The detailed art and beautiful meadows attract nature lovers
the most.
Satopanth Lake
A
beautiful lake surrounded by the snow-capped mountains from the four
sides, Satapanth lake, is mostly loved by trek and adventure lovers.
Located at an altitude of 15,000 m above sea level, the place has a
religious significance amongst the locals too.
According
to Hindu Mythology, it is said that thousands of years back, Lord Shiva
and Lord Vishnu bathe in this holy water. This place is also a famous
attraction for adventure sports like trekking and hiking.
Mana Pass
Mana
Pass is considered to be one of the highest motorable passes in the
world. Positioned at the height of 5632 meters above sea level, this
place is the starting point to Mana Village, which is said to be the
last-village of Uttarakhand. Because Mana Village is situated at the
India-China border which you can visit during your Chardham yatra by
helicopter.
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