1. Yamunotri – Goddess Yamuna, source of Yamuna River
2. Gangotri – Goddess Ganga, source of Ganga River
3. Kedarnath – Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga, spiritual liberation (moksha)
4. Badrinath – Lord Vishnu, blessings and prosperity
Geography: All four dhams lie in the Garhwal Himalayas, along river valleys formed by Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, and Mandakini rivers.
Pilgrimage Season: Late April/May – October (Temple closures during winter due to snow)
Significance:
• Spiritual purification: Yamunotri & Gangotri
• Salvation & penance: Kedarnath
• Blessings & prosperity: Badrinath
Detailed Overview of Each Dham
Yamunotri
• Altitude: 3,293 m (10,804 ft)
• Deity: Goddess Yamuna
• Temple: Built in early 19th century, traditional Himalayan architecture
• Special Features: Surya Kund (hot spring for ritual bath), Divya Shila (sacred rock), Yamunotri Glacier
• Trek: Moderate (5 km uphill from Janki Chatti)
• Nearby Attractions: Janki Chatti, Darwa Top, Bandarpunch Peak, Champasar Glacier
• Spiritual Significance: Purification, longevity, prosperity
Gangotri
• Altitude: 3,100 m (10,170 ft)
• Deity: Goddess Ganga
• Temple: Built in 1814, North Indian architecture with silver-plated façade
• Special Features: Bhagirathi River, Gomukh Glacier (origin of Bhagirathi), Tapovan Meadows
• Trek: Optional 18 km to Gomukh; moderate to difficult
• Nearby Attractions: Vasudhara Falls, Tapovan, Bhagirathi Valley
• Spiritual Significance: Spiritual cleansing, river worship
Kedarnath
• Altitude: 3,583 m (11,755 ft)
• Deity: Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga)
• Temple: Built in 8th century (Adi Shankaracharya); Katyuri-style architecture with massive stone slabs
• Special Features: Conical Shiva Lingam (self-manifested), Bhairavnath Temple, Chorabari Tal, Vasuki Tal
• Trek: Difficult 16 km from Gaurikund; pony/palanquin available, helicopter optional
• Nearby Attractions: Bhairavnath Temple, Chorabari Tal, Triyuginarayan Temple
• Spiritual Significance: Moksha, forgiveness, Shiva worship
Badrinath
• Altitude: 3,133 m (10,279 ft)
• Deity: Lord Vishnu (Badri Narayan)
• Temple: Built by Adi Shankaracharya in 8th century; traditional North Indian style
• Special Features: Tapt Kund (hot spring), Mana Village, Neelkanth Peak
• Accessibility: Motorable road, easy trek
• Nearby Attractions: Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Charanpaduka, Vasudhara Falls
• Spiritual Significance: Blessings, prosperity, meditation of Lord Vishnu
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Tour Plan
• Arrive via train/flight.
• Evening Ganga Aarti at Har ki Pauri / Triveni Ghat.
• Overnight stay in Haridwar/Rishikesh
• Scenic drive through Uttarkashi valley.
• Overnight stay in Barkot (guesthouse or hotel).
• Drive to Janki Chatti; 5 km trek to Yamunotri.
• Visit Yamunotri Temple, Surya Kund, Divya Shila.
• Evening Aarti at Yamunotri.
• Overnight stay in Barkot.
• Drive to Gangotri via scenic Bhagirathi valley.
• Evening darshan at Gangotri Temple.
• Overnight stay in Gangotri.
• Early morning trek to Gomukh Glacier (18 km one-way; optional).
• Visit Tapovan Meadows; photography and camping (optional).
• Return to Gangotri for overnight stay.
• Drive through Chinyalisaur and Uttarkashi.
• Overnight stay in Guptkashi/Sonprayag (base for Kedarnath).
• Drive to Gaurikund; 16 km trek to Kedarnath or take helicopter.
• Evening Darshan & Aarti at Kedarnath Temple.
• Overnight stay in Kedarnath
• Early morning darshan and Rudrabhishek Puja.
• Trek back to Gaurikund; drive to Guptkashi.
• Overnight stay in Guptkashi
• Drive via Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag.
• Visit Tapt Kund, Mana Village.
• Evening darshan & Aarti at Badrinath Temple.
• Overnight stay in Badrinath.
• Early morning darshan if missed previous evening.
• Drive back via Devprayag (Alaknanda + Bhagirathi → Ganga).
• Departure or overnight stay in Haridwar/Rishikesh
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