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Discovering the Holy Char Dham Temples in 1 Day

  1. 6:00 AM: Yamunotri Temple
    Starting point

    Yamunotri Temple is located at the source of River Yamuna and is a part of the Chota Char Dham circuit. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and is surrounded by the Garhwal Himalayas. A dip in the hot water springs near the temple is believed to have medicinal benefits.

  2. 11:00 AM: Gangotri Temple
    4 hours (99.6 km) from Yamunotri Temple

    The Gangotri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the four Dhams and is situated on the banks of River Bhagirathi. The temple is surrounded by the majestic Himalayan range.

  3. 2:00 PM: Kedarnath Temple
    5 hours (146.5 km) from Gangotri Temple

    Kedarnath Temple is located in the Rudraprayag district and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated at a height of 11,755 feet above sea level and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It can be reached by a 14 km trek from Gaurikund. The temple offers a stunning view of the Kedarnath peak.

  4. 7:00 PM: Badrinath Temple
    6 hours (233.5 km) from Kedarnath Temple

    Badrinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the four Dhams and is situated on the banks of River Alaknanda. The temple is surrounded by the snow-capped Neelkanth and Nar mountain ranges.

Recommendations

If you have time, you can also visit the nearby Mana village, which is considered to be the last village before the Indo-China border. You can also visit the Valley of Flowers National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Transportation (car rental or taxi) - 12 hours, INR 8,000 - 10,000
  • Yamunotri Temple - 1 hour, INR 150
  • Gangotri Temple - 1 hour, INR 150
  • Kedarnath Temple - 2 hours, INR 250
  • Badrinath Temple - 1 hour, INR 150
  • Total Estimated Costs - INR 8,700 - 10,700
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