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 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The brilliant temple complex of Baijnath is situated in the town of Baijnath and displays a beautiful collection of 18 Hindu shrines. Situated in the district of Bageshwar, the complex is perched at an elevation of 1,125 meters above sea level, along the holy Gomti River. The significance of the temples lies in the fact that it is one of […]

Sacred: One of the headstreams of the Ganga, believed to wash away sins and grant moksha. Origin: Starts from the Gaumukh Glacier in Uttarakhand. Confluence: Merges with Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga. Legend: Named after King Bhagirath, who brought the river to Earth. Hydropower: Powers several hydroelectric dams, including Tehri Dam. Panch Prayag: Part of the sacred Panch […]

Situated in the district of Almora in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, is a spectacular group of temples that dates back to the 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 complexes and holds immense historical and religious significance. Known for its […]

Location: 1,219 meters on the Badrinath-Rishikesh Highway. Scenic Beauty: Known for mountains, valleys, and forests. Char Dham Stop: Key stop for Char Dham Yatra pilgrims. Nearby Attractions: Close to Joshimath, Auli, and Valley of Flowers. Best Time: Visit in summer (April-June) or winter (Nov-Feb). Nestled beautifully at an elevation of 1,219 meters above sea level, Pipalkoti is a small yet […]

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 […]