places to visit in char dham yatra
The char dham where you can get moksha (salvation). it is a symbol of affection, faith and trust towards god. this faith and trust brings you closer to god. the meaning of char dham is four abodes, the place where god lives. you must visit these places in char dham yatra. according to hinduaism you should visit char dham ones’s in your lifetime. we call this journey tirtha yatra, where you will find the purpose of your life, you will find yourself and the nature which is created by god. char dham is cuddled by the great Himalayas. is is also known as Chota Char Dham of india or Char Dham of North. the four Dhams of Uttarakhand are Yamunotri, Gangotri,Kedarnath and Badrinath. every Dham is devoted to specific GOD.
when you plan for your Char Dham yatra it is the best way to explore uttarakhand and you should’t miss these places to visit in Char Dham yatra. uttarakhand is a very great place for tourists, it is surrounded by charming views of greenery and snowy mountains. nature did a great work in uttarakhand. everything you see is incredible, the Mountains, the Rivers, dense forests and also a challenging climate, everything you expect from a spiritual and adventurous trip.
these are the places to visit in Char Dham Yatra:
Mussoorie & Kempty Falls:
Mussoorie is a hill station and also known as the ‘Queen of the hills’. it is 6,170 feet above sea level. you can see the snowy Himalayan Ranges. kempty fall is near about 14 km from mussoorie. kempty fall is the most popular picnic spot near mussoorie, here you see the gigantic waterfall. you can refresh yourself here by taking a natural waterfall bath.
Vasundhara Falls:
this water fall is situated near Badrinath. Vasundhara falls is 9km far from Badrinath via Mana village. the first 3km are drivable but the next 6km you have to trek by yourself. the waterfall falls from a height of 400ft. Mana village is believed that Pandavas stayed here for some time during their exile period. don’t miss this place to visit in char dham yatra.
Harsil:
it is situated on the banks of Bhagirithi river. harsil is 2,620m above sea level. haesil is located 25 km far from one of the Char dham named Gangotri. this town is full of small temples you can visit and it is surrounded by the dense deodar forest. it is a perfect place for trekking. you shouldn’t miss this place to visit in char dham yatra.
Vasuki Tal:
this lake is just 5km far from the Kedarnath. it is located at a height of 4328m above sea level.this place is one of the best place to visit in char dham yatra. this place gives a fanatic view of Chaukhamba Peaks. if you are looking for trekking and natural site seeing than this is the place for you.
Surya Kund:
Surya kund is a hot water spring. it is situated near the Yamunotri Dham. this hot spring named suryakund because it is believed that it is the offspring of the God SURYA as per hindu mythlogy. you must visit suryakund during your char dham yatra.
Gangnani:
Gangnani is a small village near Uttarkashi. it is a place between Uttarkashi and Gangotri. gangnani is known for its thermal water spring it is called Rishikund. most of the devotees who are heading to Gangotri take a Holy dip in this natural hot water spring. make sure to add this destination to explore uttarakhand
Saptarishi Kund:
it is the original source of Yamuna River. it is about a half kilometer in diameter. Braham Lotus the rare flower grows here. saptarishi kund is originated from Champasar glacier.it is an ideal place for trekking when you came to Yamunotri Dham.
Lakhamandal:
lakhamandal temple is devoted to lord shiva. it is located in Jaunsar-Bawar area in dehradun district. As per Mahabharata, Lakhamandal is the same place where Duryodhan tried to kill the Pandavas by making them stay at a palace the ‘Laksha Grah’, the house made of Wax. make sure to add this destination in your Char Dham yatra.
these are the most beautiful and magnificent places to visit in char dham yatra.
