chardham yatra

A Divine Pilgrimage Made Effortless

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism, comprising four revered temples—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
Nestled in the Himalayas, these temples hold immense spiritual significance and attract thousands of devotees every year.

History and Location of Char Dham Temples

Yamunotri Temple (3,293 meters)

Deity: Goddess Yamuna
Significance: First stop of the Char Dham Yatra
History: Built in the 19th century by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal
Location: Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand

Gangotri Temple (3,100 meters)

Deity: Goddess Ganga
Significance: Origin of the holy river Ganges
History: Built in the 18th century by Amar Singh Thapa
Location: Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand

Kedarnath Temple (3,583 meters)

Deity: Lord Shiva
Significance: One of the twelve Jyotirlingas
History: Believed to be built by the Pandavas and revived by Adi Shankaracharya
Location: Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand

Badrinath Temple (3,133 meters)

Deity: Lord Vishnu
Significance: Most important temple of the Char Dham circuit
History: Established in the 8th century by Adi Shankaracharya
Location: Chamoli district, Uttarakhand

Chardham Yatra 2026 Opening & Closing Dates

Chardham Yatra Opening Dates 2026

›	Yamunotri Temple 19 April 2026
›	Gangotri Temple 19 April 2026
›	Kedarnath Temple 22 April 2026
›	Badrinath Temple 23 April 2026

Tentative Chardham Yatra Closing Dates 2026

›	Yamunotri Temple Tentative November 2026
›	Gangotri Temple Tentative November 2026
›	Kedarnath Temple Tentative November 2026
›	Badrinath Temple Tentative November 2026

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Best Way to Get to Char Dham

For a faster and more comfortable journey, helicopter services are available from Dehradun. Pilgrims can book a Char Dham helicopter package for a 2-5 day tour covering all four temples. Helicopter services operate from Sahastradhara Helipad, Dehradun.

Pooja and Aarti Timings at the Char Dham Temples

Yamunotri Temple	🌅 Mangala Aarti 4:30 AM 🌇 Sandhya Aarti 6:30 PM
Gangotri Temple	🌅 Ganga Aarti (Morning) 4:00 AM 🌇 Ganga Aarti (Evening) 7:00 PM
Kedarnath Temple	🌅 Maha Abhishek Pooja 4:00 AM 🌇 Evening Aarti 7:00 PM
Badrinath Temple	🌅 Abhishek Pooja 4:30 AM 🌙 Shayan Aarti 9:00 PM