| lass="article_content"> Peace, salvation, spirituality, | | | | of river Yamuna, this sacred pilgrimage destination is |
| eternal bliss and an opportunity to rejuvenate your | | | | sure to enchant the devotees for the traditional |
| soul — Char Dham Yatra is definitely an | | | | ways of worshiping and performing rituals. Nestled |
| experience of lifetime for every Hindu. Char Dham | | | | 223 kms away from Rishikesh, Yamunotri is also |
| Yatra the four sacred spots, is a journey to 'Moksha' | | | | famous for its beautiful ashrams and exotic guest |
| and is known to be the most sacred of all the | | | | houses. |
| pilgrimages. A visit to the holy centers of Badrinath, | | | | Kedarnath — set in the beautiful Mandakini |
| Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri, that is collectively | | | | valley is at a distance of 223 kms from Rishikesh. |
| called the Char Dham is said to wash off all the sins | | | | This sacred spot is the third tourist destination of the |
| of pilgrims. | | | | char dham package. Famous for Kedarnath temple |
| Located in the hills, the Char Dhams are blessed by | | | | built by the Pandavas, this tourist destination is a |
| Mother Nature for their exceptional scenic beauty, | | | | must visit for Lord Shiva devotees. A trip to the |
| lofty peaks and greenery. The journey to the most | | | | Kedarnath Dham also gives the pilgrims the |
| sacred pilgrimage tour ideally begins from left and | | | | opportunity to see and worship one of the 12 |
| goes on towards the right. The journey begins from | | | | Jyotirlings in India. |
| Yamunotri and then move towards Gangotri. | | | | The last destination of the Char Dham Yatra tour |
| Kedarnath is the third dham in the Char Dham Yatra | | | | package is Badrinath that is 298 kms from Rishikesh. |
| package followed by a visit to Badrinath where the | | | | Considered as the most sacred of all dhams, |
| holy journey culminates. | | | | Badrinath is famous for several reasons. One of the |
| Gangotri, the first sacred spot of Char Dham Yatra is | | | | most important reason for its popularity in Hindu |
| 105 kms from the town of Uttarkashi. The seat of | | | | mythology is that it is here that Shankaracharya |
| Hindu Goddess 'Ganga', Gangotri is the place from | | | | attained freedom from incarnation. |
| where River Ganges originates. The tour package | | | | In case you feel the need of tranquility of body, |
| includes visit to the temples and attending the | | | | mind and spirit, go for a Char Dham Yatra tour. Feel |
| evening aarti at the banks of River Ganga. | | | | the religious fervor and get ready to release yourself |
| Moving on from Gangotri, the journey proceeds to | | | | from the cycle of birth and death. |
| Yamunotri, the second of the four dhams. The origin | | | | |