Char dham yatra

As the Yatra sets a new record this year, environmental experts in Uttarakhand have expressed concern over the government’s “achievement,” calling it the “beginning of a big danger.” “Last year, over 46 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib,” Yogendra Gangwar, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board joint director, told TNIE. “This year, the number of registrations has crossed 43.5 lakh in just one-and-a-half months, which clearly indicates that last year’s record will definitely be surpassed,” Gangwar said. However, environmentalists are quite worried about the rising number of pilgrims. Speaking to The New Indian Express, Magsaysay Award-winning environmentalist and a recipient of Padma Bhushan Chandi Prasad Bhatt said, “There was a time when wearing red clothes was forbidden in this Himalayan region. There was also a ban on speaking loudly and making noise, as there was a risk of the glacier being adversely affected due to the vibration of the noise.” Expressing concern over the long queues of the pilgrims, Bhatt said, “The ill effects have also been seen on wild animals and flora. Today we are ignoring all these warnings, which resulted in disasters such as the one in 2013.” He said people will ultimately suffer if we continue to treat the Himalayas unfavourably,” said Bhatt, the 90-year-old environmentalist. Environmentalist and scientist Dev Raghvendra, who is campaigning vigorously to save the Himalayas from pollution, said the government was projecting th...

There are many amazing pilgrimages to take in India, and India's Char Dham Yatra is one of the most important ones. According to Hindus, visiting these four religious destinations will give you salvation, or what is known as Moksha. For those looking to get a spiritual awakening, here are the four most important religious centres in the country. When speaking of the four dhams, we mean Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, and Rameswaram. Each of these destinations has its own charm. Apart from being religious and spiritual in nature, they are also amazing tourist attractions. Puri for example is a beach town in Odisha, while Badrinath is a beautiful hill town in Uttarakhand. Here are some facts about the Char Dham destinations in India. About Badrinath Temple The holy town of Badrinath is home to Lord Vishnu. It is only open for six months every year, from the last week of April to the first week of November. The ancient temple finds mention in ancient texts such as the Vishnu Purana, and sits in the Garhwal hills in Uttarakhand. Here in the main shrine, you will see a shaligram deity of Lord Badrinarayana. Dedicated to Lord Jagannath who is revered as a form of Lord Krishna, this is the third dham in the Yatra. The temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in the country that is home to Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. According to legend, the temple was first commissioned by King Indradyumna. In Gujarat’s Dwarka lies the second dham, the temple called Dwarkadhish Temple....

Ghum India Ghum is a leading Snapshot itinerary:- Day 01:- Delhi to Haridwar-Rishikesh Day 02:- Rishikesh to Barkot Day 03:- Barkot to Yamunotri to Barkot Day 04:- Barkot to Harshil Day 05:- Harshil to Gangotri to Uttarkashi Day 06:- Uttarkashi to Guptkashi/ Sitapur Day 07:- Guptkashi/ Sitapur to Kedarnath temple to Guptkashi/ Sitapur Day08:- Badrinath temple darshan and Badrinath to Srinagar Via Rudraprayag Day 09:- Badrinath temple darshan and Badrinath to Srinagar Via Rudraprayag Day 10:- Srinagar to Delhi Drop (340kms/8-9hrs) Detail itinerary :- Day 01:- Arrive early morning Delhi & Delhi – Haridwar and Rishikesh local and Rishikesh stay. It’s very important to arrive early in the morning if you want to cover a spiritual tour of Haridwar and Rishikesh from Delhi on a single day because during peak time it takes more time to cover Haridwar and Rishikesh both on the same day due to rush. On arrival in Delhi drive to Haridwar first which is 4-5 hrs drive, Haridwar means door to god (Hari) it is also your first stop on your Chardham Pilgrimage tour from Delhi, On arrival in Haridwar take tip in Holy river ganges at Har-Ki- Pauri which is main ghat of Haridwar, also go for important temple darshan at Haridwar. Later proceed to Rishikesh which is 1 hour drive from Haridwar. In Rishikesh check-in to your pre-booked hotel and later go for walking tour of Rishikesh by visiting famous Ram and Laxman Jhula which is an iconic iron suspension bridges in Rishikesh across the holy ri...