A Journey from Bangalore to Char Dham of Uttarakhand is not a mere trip, but a Dharmik Yatra. In the Hindu religion, people aspire to go to the Darshan of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath to fulfill their spiritual desires. All of these 4 sites are located in Garhwal Himalayas, but distant from each other. So practically, it will take about 7 to 8 days to go and get Darshan of all these 4 sites properly. Additionally, some people prefer to visit other nearby temples also, that fall close to the Char Dham Route.

People who are living in Bangalore, and want to come to Uttarakhand for divine Darshan in Kedarnath, Badrinath and Gangotri-Yamunotri, here is the way. The best way to complete this Yatra is with the assistance of the Bangalore to Char Dham Yatra package. What I found best about this mode is that the person should not be worried about multiple reservations, booking and all. Once we are registered for the Char Dham Yatra package, then there is no hassle. Besides this, if you want this trip more personalised then the scope of customisation is always open. By this, you can modify your Char Dham Package according to your choices.

• You will get the divine experience in this special Yatra to the 4 very important Hindu religious sites.
• Getting the Darshan of Lord Badrivishal and Lord Kedarnath is considered a step closer to spirituality.
• Taking a holy dip in Gangotri and Yamunotri is a way of releasing our sins and uplifting our souls.
• On the tour, you will get to enjoy the typical Pahadi region food and beverages.
• Last but not least, you will get so many serene scenic views during the entire Yatra that you can not imagine.

These Char Dhams are located in high elevations in the mountainous region of Uttarakhand state. Due to the harsh cold weather, the temples are open only for six months in a year.

Hence, it becomes necessary to choose the best time to set out for this journey. The months of April, May, and June are highly recommended for seeking darshans in the temples. The weather becomes much more pleasant to enjoy the Char Dham yatra. You will not feel the hot and humid climate but only the cheerfulness in the environment.

You must avoid traveling in the period starting from July to September. As the area receives heavy rainfall, the roads become slippery and a little risky. Other than these months, you can also choose the beginning of October. Then the Temple gets closed for the rest of the winter due to extreme snowfall conditions.

According to Hinduism, the two chief deities that are the most worshipped are Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Whereas the two most sacred rivers are named Ganga and Yamuna. This char dham Yatra includes the abode of these two Goddesses and the other two divine pilgrimages.

Four of them are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath sequentially. As stated in several holy scriptures, these sacred Dhams are considered religiously important. Every year, thousands of devotees embark on this yatra with great faith and reverence to achieve salvation and seek blessings of the god.

You must visit these four pious Dhams at least once in their lifetime. It helps in calming the soul as the overall environment of its vicinity is so pure and tranquil. The Yatra is also said to be cleansing the sins and the evil deeds committed by one unintentionally.

Neelkanth Mandir, Risikesh
Distance: 31 km from Rishikesh
Elevation: 1330 m

On the route to Char Dhams, this temple of Neelkanth Mahadev falls within 32 km distance from Rishikesh. The shrine is considered highly auspicious as well as it is located at a scenic spot.
According to a legend, this is the same place where Lord Shiva drank the poison, extracted from the Samudra Manthan. Consequently, his throat turned blue and he was named Neelkanth.

Rudranath:
Distance: 70 km from Kedarnath trek Point
Elevation: 3600 m

Among the panch kedar, Rudranath is the temple where the face of Lord Shiva is worshipped. This temple offers the peace and calmness that your soul might be searching for. If you are planning to visit the Char Dhams, you can include this as well.

Tungnath:
Distance: 68 km from Kedarnath

This shrine of Lord Shiva is referred to as the highly located temple at an elevation of 3,680 m. In this temple, we offer our worship to Lord Shiva’s arms. Many travelers come to visit this temple for its unmatched scenery as well.

Kalimath:
Distance: 19 km
Elevation: 1800 m

The Kalimath temple in the Rudraprayag district is devoted to Maa Kali. It is said that the lower body of the Goddess is worshipped here. And the rest in Srinagar’s temple, Dhara Devi.

Gopinath Temple:
Distance: 96 km from Badrinath
Elevation: 1450 m

The temple of Gopinath is located between the route of Kedarnath and Badrinath. As per Hindu Mythology, this is where Lord Shiva threw his trident on Kamdeva to kill him for breaking his penance. And the trident has been placed here since then without any scratch.