Discover the holy cities, pilgrimage shrines, and Himalayan gems of the Char Dham circuit
Gateway Towns & Cities
Starting points and overnight halts on the Chardham Yatra route
Gateway CityGateway to the Gods — starting point of Char Dham Yatra, famous for Har Ki Pauri Ganga Aarti.
Yoga CapitalYoga Capital of the World — Laxman Jhula, Triveni Ghat Aarti, ashrams and adventure sports.
State CapitalCapital of Uttarakhand — airport hub for Chardham, famous for FRI, Robber's Cave and pleasant climate.
Hill StationQueen of the Hills — stunning Himalayan views, Kempty Falls, Mall Road, and cool mountain air.
Base CampPrincipal overnight halt before Yamunotri trek — serene Himalayan village on the Yamuna River.
Sacred TownKashi of the North — overnight halt on Gangotri route, home to Vishwanath Temple and NIM.
Prayag TownSacred confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers — junction of Kedarnath and Badrinath routes.
Route TownGateway to Badrinath — home to Nanda Devi National Park (UNESCO) and Valley of Flowers (UNESCO).
The Four Sacred Shrines
The Char Dham — four divine abodes that complete the sacred pilgrimage
First DhamGoddess Yamuna's abode — sacred hot springs, Surya Kund, and a breathtaking 6-km Himalayan trek.
Second DhamSource of the sacred Ganga — where the river descended from heaven, with Gangotri Glacier 19 km away.
Third DhamOne of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva — majestic stone temple backed by snow peaks; helicopter available.
Fourth DhamLord Vishnu's sacred abode — Tapt Kund hot spring, Mana (last Indian village), and breathtaking Himalayan setting.
Adventure & Special Destinations
Unique experiences beyond the four dhams
We are adding detailed guides for Chopta & Tungnath, Harsil Valley, Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib, and more destinations on the Chardham circuit.
