Chardham Tour Blog of Uttrakhand

Nestled at an elevation of almost 1829 meters above the sea level and en-route the holy shrine of Lord Vishnu, Pandukeshwar is one of the most popular divine places in Devbhoomi. There are myriads of legends behind the origin of Pandukeshwar and one of them is associated with King Pandu. It is believed that King Pandu who was the father […]

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

Originating at Chorabari glacier near the ancient temple jyotirlinga of Kedarnath, is the tributary of Alaknanda, Mandakini River. Literally translating into, the calm or the unhurried one, the river flows gracefully past the temple to meet with Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag, a holy Panch Prayag location. The river accompanies you all along the NH 107which allows you to have a […]

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 her worship it and utilise it in their everyday […]

As the name suggests this colourful temple is dedicated to an aspect of lord Shiva called Neelkanth. Located at a distance of 32 km from the main town of Rishikesh on an elevation of 1,330 metres above sea level. Surrounded by thick dense forests of the surroundings and set against the magnificent backdrop of the beauty of the mountain ranges […]

Originating from the Gaumukh Glacier in the base of Khatling and Gangotri glacier, this river is one of the holiest rivers of India. The place is considered holy to Hindus since it has been regarded as the birth place of Ganga. The highly revered Char Dham temple of Gangotri is situated on its banks and is visited by devotees from […]

Situated in the district of Almora in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, is a spectacular group of temples that dates back to 9th century. Truly a spectacular work of architecture the main deity that is worshipped here is Surya dev or the sun god. It is one of the rarest temple complex and holds immense historical and religious significance. Deemed for its intricately […]

Nestled beautifully at an elevation of 1219 meters above the sea level, Pipalkoti is a small yet beautiful town situated on the Badrinath- Rishikesh Highway. This scenic town in Uttarakhand is studded with amazing landscapes including snow-capped mountains, lush green valleys, dense forests, etc. It’s unexplainable charm, pristine beauty, and pleasant climatic conditions attract tourists towards itself and enlist Pipalkoti […]

Yamunotri Dham, dedicated to Maa Yamuna, is one of the most significant temple among all the Chardham Yatra portals in Uttarakhand since this is the temple where the holy pilgrimage of Hindus commence. This is also one of the most remotely placed temples in Uttarakhand which is located on one of the jagged flanks of the Bandarpoonch Parvat with the […]