This time there is good news for the devotees going on Char Dham Yatra. The Uttarakhand government has lifted the restrictions for Char Dham pilgrims coming from other states of the country. Now devotees will be able to go for Char Dham Yatra from all the provinces of the country. Helicopter service has also been started for this.
Why do you visit Chardham?
Millions of people visit the Char Dham every year to fulfill their spiritual pursuits. This article is a one-stop for all the information you need for this blissful journey of a lifetime.
Spirituality prompts one to embark on a divine journey to attain peace and tranquility and one such journey is the holy Chardham Yatra, located in the charming Garhwal of the Himalayas.
The Chardham Yatra is a wonderful opportunity to explore the splendid Hindu cultures and the beauty of the enchanting Snowy Himalayas.
The Yatra – a journey through the four major holy sites – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath (also known as the Char ‘Dhams’) is nothing short of an unforgettable experience for the devotees. Each of the places has its own distinct and mythological history.
Until 1950, it was difficult to reach the four holiest places in Uttarakhand because at that time the pilgrims used to complete the journey on foot.
After the Indo-China war in 1962, India made massive efforts in building better connectivity and infrastructure in the border areas.
This has encouraged people from other backgrounds (economic or social) to visit the Chardham circuit in the Himalayas.
Someone asked Gurudev if it necessary to visit temples to have a direct relationship with the Gurus? Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that to keep the culture and tradition alive, and to inculcate a sense of purity in our children and our youth, it is beneficial to take a spiritual pilgrimage.
It is not that you can seek God alone there, but it is a means of keeping the traditions alive. That is why we celebrate, and people get united through this pilgrimage.
Chardham yatra in Summer by Helicopter:
The best time to visit Chardham is around the summer months of April, May, and the first half of June by helicopter. The marks the pre-summers at the Chardham when the weather is pleasant enough to travel.
You have to avoid Chardham yatra during the monsoon season. Around the summer months of July, August, and September because the reason becomes landslide-prone bed weather for helicopters and risky during the monsoons.
You could also visit Chardham from October to November. At this time weather is also bearable and travel-friendly.
Online ticket booking has started for the helicopter service for Chardham, one of the Chardham Yatra. For this, the Civil Aviation Development Authority has completed the preparations.
The Civil Aviation Development Authority has entrusted the responsibility of booking online tickets for the helicopter service to GMVN. This time it is a matter of relief for the pilgrims going on the Char Dham Yatra.
Let us tell those thousands of devotees from all over western UP visit Char Dham every year. People also take this journey during the summer season as a way to visit the hill station.
With this, along with the journey of Chardham, one gets relief from the sultry heat of the plains for a few days.
People who want to go on Chardham Yatra and are not able to walk. It is a matter of relief for them that this summertime the helicopter service started for Kedarnath Dham on Chardham Yatra has been started.
In Hindu mythology, Chardham is the only place where they can get salvation. Begin the spiritual journey of Chardham Yatra by helicopter, and get a memorable experience in Uttarakhand.
Chardham shrines are best accessible by helicopter safe, fast, and most comfortable mode of transport. Chardham yatra by helicopter is a great experience.
If you are starting your journey from Uttrakhand then the helicopter service starts from sahastradhra heliport Dehradun and covers all four holy places for darshan.
Dehradun is the main city where you can take a helicopter for Chardham this summer and in this summer session if you are traveling by cars and local buses it takes 10 to 12 days approximately, by road is very risky because of the hill roads and long travel and if you come to Chardham along with your old parents and children it is very hard to travel for them.
so, we suggest if you are going to visit Chardham in this summer then you can choose a helicopter to save your time, take a safe & comfortable journey.
