Your Guide to the Char Dham Yatra with Suma World

The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most powerful spiritual trips in the Hindu religion. This small tour Yatra covers the four holy journey sites of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. As per Hindu beliefs, this Yatra should be used at least once in a lifetime to attain salvation and restore the soul of all sins. As per antique Hindu scriptures, human life is constrained by the four principles of Kama, Artha, Dharma, and Moksha. The Char Dham Yatra is undertaken in pursuance of the last goal, Moksha. It is believed that once one arrives at the Char Dham Yatra, an official serenity of mind can be achieved. 

The Four Dhams containing the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand

Yamunotri

See the origin of the holy river Yamuna on Do Dham yatra

Yamunotri, the origin of the Yamuna River, is considered to be the seat of Goddess Yamuna. The destination is famous for its icecaps, thermal springs, and trekking routes. A trip to Yamunotri involves trekking from Hanuman Chatti into rugged terrain & dense forests. You can take a taxi from Dehradun Railway Station or Jolly Grant Airport to provide Hanuman Chatti. Thousands of travelers from different geographic regions come here to solicit blessings. According to legend, respected sage Asit Muni used to live at this spot plus would bathe daily in both Yamuna and Ganga. When he aged & could no longer go to Gangotri, it is said that a current of river Ganga appeared at Yamunotri for him to bathe. Yamunotri Temple, Saptrishi Kund, Surya Kund & Divya Shila are among the must-visit attractions here. 

Gangotri

Take a dip into the Holy waters of river Ganga at Gangotri

Gangotri, the seat of Goddess Ganga, is thronged by millions of pilgrims every year. Gangotri Dham is found 19 km away from Gaumukh, the place of commencement of River Ganga. It is believed that Goddess Ganga took the form of a river to free the souls of King Bhagiratha’s predecessors back he meditated for numerous years to please her. This is the place where pilgrims from various parts of the country come to wash off their sins and attain salvation. As the road connectivity to and from the principal cities of Uttarakhand is excellent, you can conveniently reach Gangotri by road. You can even take a primary bus from Delhi to reach here. 

Kedarnath

Capture an early morning view of the Kedarnath temple

Surrounded by the beautiful Rudra Himayalan Range, Kedarnath is located near River Mandakini’s head and is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas. As per Hindu mythology, following the battle of Mahabharata, the Pandavas asked the blessings of Lord Shiva to atone for their sin of killing their blood relatives, Kauravas. Lord Shiva, in trying to avoid them, took the form of a bull and plunged toward the ground. Only the hump of his bull body lived above the surface, and a temple was built at the spot. To reach Kedarnath, you would require to reach Gaurikund and then trek 14km to the temple. 

Badrinath

Discover the divine beauty of nature on your way to Badrinath

The main idol in Badrinath is Lord Vishnu, who is celebrated as Badrinarayan here. As per the Hindu epic Mahabharata, it is the place where Nara-Narayana, the two kinds of Lord Vishnu, meditated. It is also believed that the Pandavas reached this place during their journey to heaven. Badrinath Temple, Tapt Kund Neelkanth, and Vasudhara Falls are amazing of the top attractions to discover here. From seeking blessings at Badrinath Temple to getting a bath in Tapt Kund, several experiences are worth living on your Badrinath Yatra. You can take a bus or taxi from the important destinations of Uttarakhand to reach Badrinath. On the way back, don’t crave paying a visit to Vyas Gufa & Mana Village.