Adisthan.
Yatra · 4 stops

The Char Dham of the Himalaya

The four Himalayan abodes of Uttarakhand, walked in the traditional order: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath. Pilgrims begin in the west and end at Badrinath, the seat of Vishnu. The route opens after the winter closure each spring; confirm opening dates before travel.

  1. 1Yamunotri TempleYamunotri TempleThe yatra begins with Maa Yamuna, in the west of Garhwal.

    ↓ about 47 km to the next stop (straight-line)

  2. 2Maa Ganga Temple, Gangotri DhamMaa Ganga Temple, Gangotri DhamGangotriKapat closing for winter · 10 NovThen to Maa Ganga at Her source shrine above the Bhagirathi.

    ↓ about 31 km to the next stop (straight-line)

  3. 3Kedarnath TempleKedarnath TempleKapat Closing on Bhai Dooj · 10 NovThen Lord Shiva at Kedarnath, highest of the Jyotirlingas.

    ↓ about 41 km to the next stop (straight-line)

  4. 4Badrinath TempleBadrinath TempleMata Murti Ka Mela · 23 SeptThe yatra completes at Lord Badri Vishal, Badrinath.

Distances are straight-line, for orientation only; roads in sacred country wind. Confirm timings with each place before you travel.