7 ways to make your Char Dham trip this year memorable

Below are some of the main things you must do on your Char Dham yatra.

1)      1) Visit the world-famous temples

First and foremost, you must visit the four significant religious abodes here that include Yamunotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath and Gangotri temples. You’ll be awe-struck to find large numbers of local and foreign visitors here who travel great distances to fulfil this holy pilgrimage, offering their heartfelt devotion and prayers. Besides the Char Dhams, you must also visit some of the stunning temples on the way like Mansa and Chandi Devi temples in Haridwar, Shakti and Vishwanath temples located in Uttarkashi as well as the Omkareshwar temple in Ukhimath.

1)      2) Experience the magical hot water springs

You mustn’t forget to check out the ancient hot water springs on your Char Dham yatra which are exceptionally enjoyable. Do arrive at the gurgling Surya Kund in the Yamunotri Temple as you’ll surely have a once in a lifetime experience near this legendary hot water spring. At Badrinath, you can visit the Tapt and NaradKund. These ancient hot water springs are completely natural and full of medicinal properties. Just as most visitors do, we recommend that you experience these charming hot water springs before entering the divine shrines.

1)      3) Go for trekking

If your faith is strong or if you’re up for some adventure, you should try trekking to the Char Dhams. You’ll be mesmerized to venture the strikingly beautiful routes as you cover them, offering small prayers of gratitude. You can reach Yamunotri and Kedarnath only by foot, having a divinely splendid experience, if you have the orientation for it.

1)      4) Visit the heavenly waterfalls

As you undertake your Char Dham yatra, you’ll have the opportunity to see some of the most gorgeous waterfalls in Char Dham. You’ll find awe-inspiring Vasundhara Falls on the banks of Alkananda River near Badrinath, captivating Kempty Falls on the way to Yamunotri and picturesque Suryakund Falls ahead of Gangotri Temple.

1)      5) See the spectacular Ganga Aarti

You must be present during the holy Ganga Aarti ritual that takes place on the banks of Har ki Pauri in Haridwar after sunset. You’ll have a magical and serene experience here, listening to unheard Vedic songs and prayers and witnessing the unique and visually appealing sight of countless lighted diyas being floated on the Ganga River as part of this spiritual ceremony.

1)      6) Arrive at the breathtaking Gomukh Glacier

This glacier which is the birth source of the River Ganges offers some bewitching views. It is considered that a hike to Gangotri is incomplete without taking a dip in this glacier. You must visit this famous spot on your Char Dham yatra to feel uplifted.

1)      7) Visit Chopta and Harsil

Famously popular as the mini Switzerland of Garhwal, Chopta is a must-visit destination where you’ll be impressed to view the stunning sight of the Himalayan range surrounding Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi and Trishul. Harsil is that precious jewel of Uttarakhand which offers various sightseeing spots such as that of the forceful River Bhagirathi. You must make a stop here to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the fun chirping of birds. As you continue your route towards the Gangotri Shrine, you’ll be thrilled to view startlingly amazing views of the submerged Shivling, worshipped Gomukh Glacier and Bhagirath Shila.