subject: Chardham Yatra – redefining your souls [print this page] Chardham Tours or the pious Char Dham Yatra is considered as the most sacred pilgrimage tour in India. The four sacrosanct destinations namely Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri are considered as the four significant pillars of Hinduism.
According to Hindu mythology these four destinations are the gateway to the path of moksha. It is believed that if a person makes a visit to the sacred destinations covered by Chardham Yatra then all his sins gets washed away. Though making a visit to these pilgrimage centers is not a simplified task as all the four destinations are situated at an high altitude in the Himalyas range. The sacred destinations Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamnotri prevailing in the Uttranchal region are among the finest examples of natural beauties prevailing in India.
Kedarnth, the very first destination covered by Char Dham Yatra tour package is an ultimate package of adventure and spiritualism. The Kedarnath Temple is placed at an altitude of 1200 feet in the picturesque surroundings of Rudra Himalyan Range. The sacred temple is opened once in a year gathering an intense population of devotees from various parts of the world. The famous temple is devoted to Lord Shiva with a statue of Nandi bull existing at the main entrance of the temple.
Badrinath, next destination covered by the Badrinath Char Dham Yatra set amidst scenic beauty surrounded by lush green ambiance. The temple placed at this Chardham destination is devoted to Lord Vishnu. The temple is of a religious significance gathering a large number of devotees from various parts of the world.
The Gangotri and Yamnotri are the other two sacrosanct pilgrimage centers which are dedicated to the Goddess. The Gangotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga whereas the temple placed at Yamnotri is devoted to Goddess Yamuna. Gangotri is said to be the place where Goddess Ganga touched the feet of the earth for the first time. It is believed that after getting pleased by the servings of King Bhagirath, the Goddess came to this blissful earth in Gangotri for the first time.
