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  Char Dham Yatra Uttaranchal - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath
According to the Hindu scriptures the Char Dham (meaning the four sacred spots) - are the most sacred of all the pilgrimages.
The Char dhams must be visited from left to right -beginning with Yamunotri, going on to Gangotri, Kedarnath and culminating the journey at Badrinath.
The Char Dhams are open for the general public from first week of May till November depending upon the weather conditions in the region.
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Char Dham yatra in Uttaranchal - The Sacred Circuit
In this area from where all the holy rivers have taken their birth, are the four 'Dhams' or as popularly known as in the 'Shastras' as Kedarkhand.
In the remote heights ranging from 3,050-3,584 meters (10,000 to 11,760 ft) are the "Char Dhams" - the Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
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It is the starting point for the char dham pilgrimage of the hindus in which pilgrims go to yamunotri, gangotri, kedarnath and badrinath to seek spiritual salvation.
BADRINATH: Badrinath is one of the four dhams of the country and situated at an elevation of 3133 mts.
www.north-india-tourism.com /pilgrimage-india/char-dham-yatra.html   (1045 words)

  
 Shikhar Travels - Char Dham - PILGRIMAGE TOURS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
YAMUNOTRI DHAM: This 19th century temple built the Maharani of Jaipur has its legend to a sage named Asit who could'nt visit Gangotri due to old age but a source of the Ganga river emerged from a nearby rock and fulfilled his wishes.
GANGOTRI DHAM: The 18th century temple is a modest granite structure first built in the 18th century and rebuilt by the Maharaja of Jaipur.
KEDARNATH DHAM: The 1000 year old temple with a carved exterior is located in a courtyard protected by Nandi bull.
www.shikhar.com /pilgrimageTours/plgCharDham.htm   (685 words)

  
 The Divine Yatra - Char Dham, By - Pooja Verma, Editorials : Destination India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Char Dham Yatra is one of the best known pilgrimage yatra on India.
This is the third stop in the Char Dham Yatra, after Yamnotri and Gangotri, and is located at 11, 746 ft above the sea level.
This is one of the four dhams of Char Dham.
www.destinationindia.com /editorial/articles/AR0215.html   (378 words)

  
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Nestling in the lofty peaks of the majestic Garhwal Himalayas are the four most holy Pilgrimages of India-Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, collectively referred to as the Char Dham (or four pilgrimage centers) of Hinduism.
The Char Dham ('the four abodes/seats') is the most important pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas.
The shrine of Yamunotri is one of the "four dhams" of Uttaranchal Yamunotri temple is Situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri and the road bifurcates and goes to Yamunotri from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh - Uttarkashi.
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The spiritual solace of the Char Dham yatra endows peace of the mind and soul.
Char Dham feels like a ‘home away from home.’ Dotted with the sacred shrines, the Char Dham yatra gives an insight into the glorious Hindu mythology that carries the most amazing tales of miracles and marvel.
The Char Dham pilgrimage tours are believed to set the spirit to a novel journey of salvation that imbues the soul with a regenerated self.
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The Himalaya, roof of the world, is a magic place where the magnificence of the world’s highest mountains is mirrored in the rugged beauty and unique culture of the people who live in their shadow.
Char Dham, or the four pilgrimage centers, comprising of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri are frequented by the religious minded as well as those intrigued by the remnants of bygone years.
The Kedarnath shrine, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord shiva, is a sçnic spot situated, against the backdrop of the majestic Kedarnath range.
www.travel-himalayas.com /himalaya-travel-attractions/char-dham-yatra.html   (835 words)

  
 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Char Dham ('the four abodes/seats') is the most important Hindu pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas.
The appellation Char Dham used to be reserved for India's most famous pilgrimage circuit, four important temples—Puri, Rameshwaram, Dwarka, and Badrinath—grouped together by the great 8th century reformer and philosopher Shankaracharya (Adi Sankara), into the archetypal All-India pilgrimage circuit to the four cardinal points of the subcontinent.
Today, the Char Dham sees upwards of 250,000 unique visitors in an average pilgrimage season, which lasts from approximately April 15 until Diwali (sometime in November).
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The four dhams receive their holy waters in the form of four streams- Yamuna (in Yamunotri), Bhagirathi (in gangotri), Mandakni (in Kedarnath), and alaknanda (in Badrinath).
Although Char Dham are accessible through a network of motorable roads, arduous trails remain in the ancient sanctuaries of faith for a fulfilling experience.
www.india-adventure-travel.com /adventure-tours-in-india/char-dham.html   (360 words)

  
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Leave Joshimath / Rudraprayag early in the morning for Badrinath (31 kms).
Badrinath - Badrinath is one of the four dhams of the country and situated at an elevation of 3133 mts.
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The Char Dham, also called the Deo Bhumi - The Adobe of the Gods - presents just the ambience where the Divine and the Sublime coexist.
The four dhams receive holy water in the form of four streams - Yamuna (Yamunotri), Bhagirathi (in Gangotri), Mandakini (in Kedarnath) and Alaknanda (in Badrinath).
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The sites of Char Dham are the most revered temples of India.
All these four holy locations are situated in the North Indian state of Uttaranchal, which is known throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty and religious ambience.According to Hindu legends, Uttaranchal is known as Devbhoomi or land of the Gods.
www.surfindia.com /travel/uttaranchal/char-dham-yatra.html   (555 words)

  
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One of the most beautiful valleys in the world and reach The Char Dham Camp set amidst an apple Orchard in Dharali village 2 kms away from Harsil cantonment in the valley on the highway itself.
Set amidst the serenity of plush flora, a stay at the Char Dham Camps feels like a 'home away from home.' These camps are a venture of Leisure Hotels, a leading name in the hotel industry.
The Char Dham Yatra Camps are the most innovative and much required venture in the spiritual tourism industry.
www.globalpassages.com /india-travel-tours/chardham-travel-tour-package.html   (1286 words)

  
 Char Dham - The most revered destination of Indian Pilgrimage
Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most holy pilgrimages of India - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Sri Kedarnathji and Sri Badrinathji, collectively referred to as the Char Dham (or four pilgrimage centres) of Hinduism.
According to the Puranas and various Hindu scriptures, the char dham is the most revered destination of Indian Pilgrimage.
One of the Char Dhams according to Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the origin of the sacred river Yamuna.
www.atmadarshan.com /chardham/destination.htm   (725 words)

  
 Jagmohan To Chair Char Dham Board - Look In - Express Travel & Tourism
Char Dham that includes Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is an important tourism circuit.
The state government has created a Char Dham Board and the union minister of tourism; Jagmohan has agreed to chair the board.
Currently, Char Dham attracts as many as one million tourists every year and the same will grow manifold once infrastructure falls in place.
www.expresstravelandtourism.com /20030331/lookin2.shtml   (460 words)

  
 Char Dham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Char Dham ('the four abodes/seats') is the most important Hindu pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas.
The appellation Char Dham used to be reserved for India's most famous pilgrimage circuit, four important temples—Puri, Rameshwaram, Dwarka, and Badrinath—grouped together by the great 8th century reformer and philosopher Shankaracharya (Adi Sankara), into the archetypal All-India pilgrimage circuit to the four cardinal points of the subcontinent.
Today, the Char Dham sees upwards of 250,000 unique visitors in an average pilgrimage season, which lasts from approximately April 15 until Diwali (sometime in November).
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While each site in the circuit has an autonomous history and significance that predates and remains distinct from their status as a circuit, inclusion in the Char Dham has, over time, caused them be viewed together in popular imagination and actual pilgrimage practice.
Originally, Char Dham was an appellation reserved for India's most famous pilgrimage circuit, four important temples—Puri, Rameshwaram, Dwarka, and Badrinath—grouped together by the great 8th century reformer and philosopher Shankaracharya (Adi Sankara), into the archetypal All-India pilgrimage circuit to the four cardinal points of the subcontinent.
Accessible until recent times only after a two-month trek that repeatedly exceeds 4000 meters, the Chota Char Dham was long dominated by wandering ascetics and religious professionals, along with a handful of devoted retirees and wealthy patrons (who could afford an entourage).
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The Garhwal division of Uttaranchal is famous for the Char Dham Yatra.
It is also believed that earlier all these dhams were placed together and with the onset of the Kalyuga,the distance between the four grew and they drifted apart.
The Char Dham Yatra must be initiated from left to right or west to east,beginning from Yamunotri,Gangotri,Kedarnath and Badrinath.
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Char Dham Yatra: New Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Shyamchatti, Hanumanchatti, Yamunotri, Uttarkashi, Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Triuginarain, Gaurikund, Kedarnath, Gaurikund, Rudraprayag, Badrinath, Rudraprayag, Haridwar, New Delhi
The holy river Ganges and her tributaries flow past the Four Dhams that are located in the state of Uttaranchal in North India.
Char Dham Yatra cover these Four Dhams which are Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath and also the temples in Haridwar, Rishikesh and Rudraprayag.
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On arrival, we would head towards the Char Dham Camp at Yamnotri which is just 1 km away from Barkot town on the Yamnotri road.
We would also take Holy Achaman which would be benign act to start our foray to the sacred pilgrimage of Char Dham Yatra.
Have an overnight stay at the Char Dham Camp.
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 Religious Tours in India - Char Dham Yatra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Quite popular amongst the north India pilgrimage is Char Dhaam Yatra which consists of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri each of which is accessible from Haridwar.
You may plan to take this religious journey, visiting each of these four Dham's in one go, or take your own steady pace by visiting each of them one by one.
This journey is performed by a number of Hindu religion followers accepting the fact that visit to each of these Dhams, is the road to spiritual uplift and eventually to attainment of Nirvana.
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All the four holy shrines of Chardham are located in the icy Garhwal ranges In Uttaranchal and regarded as the most sacred of all Himalayan ranges.
The four dhams receive holy water from four most scared rivers of India - Yamuna (in Yamunotri), Bhagirathi (in Gangotri), Mandakini (in Kedarnath) and Alaknanda (in Badrinath).
It is believed that heaven and earth converge in these holy spots, and to be born or die here is a boon only the very fortunate have.
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It is the starting point for the char dham pilgrimage of the hindus in which pilgrims go to yamunotri, gangotri, kedarnath and badrinath to seek spiritual salvation.
Badrinath : Badrinath is one of the four dhams of the country and situated at an elevation of 3133 mts.
Yamunotri : situated at a elevation of 3235 meters above sea-level, the shrines of yamunotri is one of the tour dhams of uttakhand.
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 Pilgrimages in India » Char Dham Yatra:Fact File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Char Dham Yatra season is from May till Nov. However, the exact dates of the temples’ opening and closing are determined according to the Hindu lunar calendar (refer to Season under each dham).
Dehra Dun is the nearest airport for yatris undertaking the Char Dham pilgrimage.
Although the Char Dham locations are very close to each other as the crow flies, negotiating the Himalaya on road necessitates driving back to Tehri from Gangotri, and then climbing the next range again for Kedarnath.
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