Char Dham Yatra

The Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand (traditionally known as the Chhota Char Dham) is one of the most sacred high-altitude Himalayan pilgrimage circuits in Hinduism. Nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas, this revered journey traditionally follows a strict west-to-east circumambulation (Pradakshina) route across four holy abodes: starting from Yamunotri, proceeding to Gangotri, ascending to the high Shaivite shrine of Kedarnath, and culminating at Badrinath.

Opening annually on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya (late April or May) and closing around Diwali/Bhai Dooj for the harsh winter months, the yatra requires mandatory biometric registration. Explore our comprehensive guides below covering opening dates, trek distances, helicopter bookings, temple histories, and darshan rules for all four shrines.