Chardham Tour Blog of Uttrakhand

As the name suggests, this colorful temple is dedicated to an aspect of Lord Shiva called Neelkanth. It is located 32 km from the main town of Rishikesh, at an elevation of 1,330 meters above sea level. Surrounded by thick, dense forests and set against the magnificent backdrop of the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, the temple witnesses a huge […]

Rising from the majestic Himalayas and flowing onward to Bangladesh, the holy river Ganga is the life-giving river, along with being the longest river in India. The river gushes its way to discharge into the Bay of Bengal. This river is the most sacred river in the subcontinent, and the people here worship it and utilize it in their everyday […]

Also referred to as Jumna or Jamna (not Jamuna of Bangladesh), this river is famed for being the 2nd largest tributary of the Ganga and the longest tributary in India. The river emerges from the slopes of the Champasar glacier in the Bandarpoonch Parbat at an elevation of 8,387 meters above sea level. This place marks the lower Himalayan region […]

Originating at Chorabari Glacier near the ancient temple of Kedarnath, which houses the Jyotirlinga, the Mandakini River is a tributary of the Alaknanda River. Literally translating to “the calm” or “the unhurried one,” the river flows gracefully past the temple before merging with the Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag, a holy Panch Prayag location. The river accompanies you along NH 107, […]

Situated in the scenic district of Joshimath, this temple is not only a popular tourist spot but is also an incredibly famous part of the Sapt Badri Yatra circuit. Also known as Narsingh Temple, the presiding deity at this temple is Lord Narsingh, the 4th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, represented in the form of half lion and half human. Located […]

Timmarsen Cave of Niti Village in Uttarakhand has become very famous in the past few years as it holds a similar Shivalinga to the one in Amarnath. The cave of Timmarsen has emerged as the second abode of Baba Barfani, where he sits. Niti Village is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is known as the last village […]

Badrinath Temple, nestled amidst the breathtaking Himalayan ranges in Uttarakhand, stands as a beacon of spirituality and devotion for millions of Hindus worldwide. In 2025, the temple’s opening and closing dates mark pivotal moments in the religious calendar, inviting devotees to embark on a journey of faith and reverence. Badrinath Dham Opening and Closing Dates Badrinath Temple Opening Date 2nd […]

When the doors of the Badrinath Dham shrine close for the winter months, almost 13 sadhus are permitted to stay there, remaining in a deeply meditative state. It is believed that even the weather has surrendered to the intense penance these sadhus perform. In terms of clothing, these sadhus wear nothing but blankets, and some even roam around in a […]

Lord Shiva, the destroyer, is worshipped not only in India but abroad as well. Lovingly named ‘Bholenath’, he plays a focal role in forming the foundation of belief and religion in the culture of India. The entire land of India is dotted with innumerable big and small temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, and these remain thronged by Shaivites and believers […]