The Char Dham Yatra is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, encompassing four divine shrines nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Completing this circuit, traditionally done in a clockwise direction starting from Yamunotri, is believed to wash away a lifetime of sins and grant liberation (moksha).
The 2025 Char Dham season is open from May to October. With Shiv Ganga Travels, you can complete the entire Char Dham Yatra from ₹19,500 per person, all-inclusive with hotel, meals, private AC vehicle, and expert guide.
The Four Sacred Dhams
Yamunotri — Goddess YamunaAltitude: 3,291m
The westernmost dham and first stop in the Char Dham circuit. The temple enshrines a black marble idol of Goddess Yamuna. The famous Surya Kund hot spring here is used to cook rice and potatoes as prasad. A 6 km trek from Janki Chatti leads to the temple.
Gangotri — Goddess GangaAltitude: 3,415m
The origin of the sacred Ganga river. According to legend, King Bhagirath performed penance here to bring Ganga to earth. No trek required — the temple is accessible by road. A side trip to Gaumukh glacier (20 km trek) is available for the adventurous.
Kedarnath — Lord ShivaAltitude: 3,583m
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and the most challenging of the four dhams. The ancient stone temple survives Himalayan winters every year. A 16 km trek from Gaurikund leads to the shrine — pony, palki, and helicopter alternatives are available.
Badrinath — Lord VishnuAltitude: 3,133m
The final and most accessible dham — motor road leads right to the temple. The divine idol of Badrivishal (Lord Vishnu in meditative posture) is believed to be swayambhu (self-manifested). Mana Village, 3 km ahead, is the last Indian village before the Tibet border.
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Char Dham Yatra 2025 — Registration & Permits
Since 2017, the Government of Uttarakhand requires mandatory biometric registration for all Char Dham pilgrims. This helps manage crowd density at high-altitude temples and enables emergency response. Daily pilgrim limits are enforced, particularly at Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Shiv Ganga Travels handles your registration completely — just provide a copy of your government ID (Aadhaar/passport), a photo, and your travel dates. We submit the registration and share your Yatra Card 72 hours before departure. Call us at +91-7017082807.
Char Dham Yatra Route Map
The traditional route follows a clockwise direction:
Frequently Asked Questions
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