Best Time to Visit Chardham

 One of the most pined and religious journeys of Hindus, Chardham Yatra consists of four sacred sites i.e. Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri. There is an unflinching faith among Hindus that embarking on this spiritual Yatra resolves all your committed sins and helps you in attaining moksha and salvation from the cycle of birth and death.

Millions of devotees come to visit the pilgrimages of the circuit that are dedicated to different gods and goddesses. Apart from adding spiritual experience to your travel, you also get to witness the mesmerizing and eye-treating visuals on your holiday with our beautifully crafted Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra Package.

Kedarnath 

One of the most eminent Shiva destinations of the country, Kedarnath Dham witnesses a huge influx of tourists every year. Nestled at a huge altitude of 3584 meters above sea level, the pilgrimage is enveloped beautifully with snow-clad mountain peaks, thick dense forests, vibrant rhododendrons, and panoramic landscapes. There is nothing to deny that Kedarnath is not only a religious center but also an idyllic holiday destination.

The shrine gets submerged in snow for six months and with the onset of the winter season, the idol of the deity gets shifted to the lower altitude shrines, and the portals of the shrines get closed.

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Badrinath

One of the most significant pilgrimages in India, Badrinath is believed to be an eminent Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Badri (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu). Being an important part of both Chota Char Dham in Uttarakhand and Char Dham Yatra in India, the pilgrimage sees a huge influx of devotees coming from different corners of the world.  The architecture of this religious structure happens to be one of the major attractions of the site.

Apart from being reckoned for its spiritual ambiance, Badrinath is very much famous for its panoramic landscapes, scenic vista, and nearby surroundings. Likewise, for other shrines of the circuit, the pilgrimage is opened for half a year only, and for the rest of the months the portals are closed for public visits and the idols are shifted to lower altitudes during the winter months when the entire valley gets covered with thick white sheets of snow.

Yamunotri

One of the most sought and visited religious destinations in the country Yamunotri is dedicated to River Yamuna, the second holiest river in India. Nestled at a great height of 3300 meters above sea level, the pilgrimage witnesses huge crowds of devotees coming from far around the world to seek the blessings of goddess Yamuna. Exploring this holy shrine in Uttarakhand doesn’t only offer you religious significance but also it's impeccable serenity and peaceful ambiance.

The portals of the shrine are closed for public visits during the winter months as the region receives heavy snowfall between November and March. 

Gangotri

One of the most sought preferred spiritual destinations in the country Gangotri attracts devotees from different nooks and corners of the world. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Ganga came down to the earth for the very first time to wash away the sins of King Bhagirath’s ancestors. There is an unflinching faith in almost every Hindu devotee that taking a dip into this holy river washes away all your committed sins, hence, millions of devotees come to this place every year.

Despite being popular for its spiritual aura, the pilgrimage is popular for its captivating landscapes, lush green valleys, snow-clad mountains, and colorful and scented meadows. Exploring this wonderful pilgrimage doesn’t only offer you religious vibes but also lets you enjoy the peaceful and serene ambiance spread all around the city.

How to get to these shrines?

However, the destinations are established in insane locations but reaching there is not very difficult and is accessible via all modes of transport viz. airways, railways, and roadways.

By Flight: Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to the pilgrimages of the shrine and after coming out from the airport you can easily find transport to reach your desired destination.

By Rail: Haridwar Railway Station and Rishikesh Railway Station are the two closest railheads to these pilgrimages. There are frequent trains running between several major cities and these railheads. On reaching the railway station you can easily get road transports to move ahead for your journey towards the pilgrimages.

By Helicopter: Reaching the four holy pedestals in Uttarakhand is very difficult and physically taxing and one needs to be physically fit and healthy to cover this Yatra. Helicopter service happens to be one of the great innovations of the tourism sector and has taken Uttarakhand Tourism to the next level in the last few years.

Best time to visit Char Dham Yatra

The journey consists of covering four divine places in Uttarakhand namely Kedarnath (dedicated to Lord Shiva, Badrinath (dedicated to Lord Vishnu), Yamunotri (dedicated to Goddess Yamuna), and Gangotri (dedicated to Goddess Ganga). All these pilgrimages are nestled at different heights and are located in different locations. However, there are several parameters that one needs to keep in mind and the very first thing that you should know for your trip is what is the best time to visit there?

The shrines are elevated at huge altitudes and this is why there is no consistency in the weather and the climate keeps on changing. During the daytime, you see sunny weather and by the time it gets dusk the climate becomes cold and even if you are visiting there in the summer months then also require light woolens at night.

This annual pilgrimage is open for public visit only for a certain period of time i.e. for six months in a year as the regions where they are established receive extreme climatic conditions in winter months. If we talk about the best time to plan your trip then we would recommend you to either plan it in the months of May and June or in September and October as the weather is quite pleasing and favorable in these months.

Try avoiding monsoon months for this divine journey as the regions receive heavy rainfall that makes them prone to devastating landslides and blockage of roads.

Travel Tips to follow while embarking on this divine Yatra

One who is planning to visit the holy shrines of this auspicious spiritual journey shall make a note of certain things in their mind.

Carry essential documentation

There are certain things you need to keep in your mind if you are planning for this holy Yatra and the very first thing is that you need to carry essential documentation especially if you have opted for Chardham Yatra by helicopter.

Carry enough cash with you

As the destinations are established on huge elevations hence there are very less ATMs established and you don’t find them easily. No one can deny the fact that emergencies don’t give prior information so to stay safe and financially strong in case of emergency you need to keep enough cash with you.

Woolens need to be packed in your baggage

All four holy shrines are established in insane locations and at extreme altitudes, hence the destinations witness unfavorable and unpleasing climatic conditions. Even if you are visiting the holy pedestals of the Char Dham circuit in the winter months then also you need to carry woolens as the nights are cold.

Carry comfortable clothes

As stated above that the destinations are established in extreme locations, hence you need to carry comfortable clothes to walk properly on the steep slopes. Also, carrying comfortable clothes help you in covering the challenging and physical trekking trails easily and very smoothly.

Avoid consuming non-vegetarian dishes and alcohol

One should keep in mind that you are on a religious journey so you are highly advised to avoid savoring non-vegetarian dishes and also alcohol.

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