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CHARDHAM |
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The majestic Himalayas is known as the Dev Bhoomi, the land of the gods. The majestic
Garhwal Himalayas that adorn the magnificent state of Uttaranchal, awaits and rejuvenating
spiritual experience for devout. Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most renowned
pilgrimages of India.
a) Yamunotri
b) Gangotri
c) Kedarnath
d) Badrinath
These pilgrimages are collectively referred to as the Char Dham (or four pilgrimage
centres) of Hinduism. For centuries, saints and pilgrims, in their search for the
divine, have walked these mystical vales recorded in ancient Hindu scriptures.
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YAMUNOTRI |
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FACTS & FIGURES |
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Altitude |
3165 m |
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Languages |
Hindi, Garhwali & English |
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Best Time To Visit |
May to October |
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Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, it is perched atop a flank of the Bandar Poonchh peak
and is situated opposite to Gangotri. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple
devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti (7 km. Away).Yamunotri
finds a special mention in the Hindu mythology. The exact source of River Yamuna
is the Champasar glacier on the Kalinda Parvat at an altitude of 4142mts.
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The temple of the Goddess Yamuna is on the bank of the river and below it are several
hot water springs. A holy dip in the nearby tank filled by hot springs and cooking
rice in its water are common rituals performed by the devotees.
The trek to Yamunotri offers some of the breathtaking views of the rugged Himalayan
panorama. Ponies and palanquins are available for carrying the pilgrims along the
entire trekking route. Souryakund and Divyashila are other nearby places where pilgrims
offer prayer during their visit.
How To Get There
Airport : Jolly Grant, 196 Kms. from Yamunotri via Dehradun.
Railhead : Rishikesh, 219 kms., & Dehradun 172 kms.
Road : Dharasu, 107 kms. Rishikesh, 213 kms. & Dehradun, 172 kms.
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GANGOTRI |
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FACTS & FIGURES |
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Altitude |
3042 mts |
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Languages |
Hindi, English & Garhwali |
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Best Time To Visit |
May To November |
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This hinterland shrine is the most sacred in the Himalayas. According to mythology,
Goddess Ganga, the daughter of Heaven, manifested herself in the form of a river
to absolve the sins of King Bhagirath's predecessors after centuries of penance.
Lord shiva received her into his matted locks to minimize the impact of her fall.
King Bhagirath worshipped lord shiva and after long penance she flowed on to land.
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Several pilgrims trek upto the source to offer prayers either on foot or on ponies.
The verdant valleys, dense forest and towering peaks offer excellent trekking and
mountaineering opportunities for adventure enthusiasts.
How To Get There
Airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun 266 kms.
Railhead: Rishikesh, 249 kms.
Road: Well connected to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun and Delhi.
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KEDARNATH |
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FACTS & FIGURES |
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Altitude |
3581 metres |
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Languages |
Hindi, Garhwali & English |
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Best Time To Visit |
May To October except monsoon |
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One of the twelve Jyotirlings of Kedar or Lord Shiva, this is also the origin of
the river Mandakini. As per the legend the pandavas sought the blessings of Lord
Shiva to atone their sins after the battle of Mahabharata. Lord Shiva eluded them
repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. On
being followed he divided into the ground leaving a hump behind. Adi Guru Shankaracharya
built this temple.
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This conical protrusion is worshipped as the idol of the Shrine.The remaining portion
of Lord Shiva are worshipped at four places-the arms (bahu) at Tungnath, mouth (mukha)
at Rudranath, naval (nabhi) at Madmaheshwar and hair (jata) at Kalpeshwar. Together
with Kedarnath, these places are known as the panch Kedar.
How To Get There:
Airport: Jolly Grant, Dheradun 246 kms.
Railhead: Rishikesh 229 kms, Kotdwar 260 kms.
Road: Approachable on foot (14 kms) from Gaurikund, which is connected by
road to Rishikesh, Kotdwar, Dehradun, Haridwar and other important hill stations
of Garhwal and kumaon region.
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BADRINATH |
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FACTS & FIGURES |
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Altitude |
3133 metres |
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Languages |
Hindi, English & Garhwali |
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Best Time To Visit |
June To October |
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Between the twin ranges of Nar and Narayan lies the holy shrine, Badrinath. It is
on the banks of river Alaknanda, in the backdrop of Neelkanth mountain ranges. Legend
goes that river Ganga was requested to descend but the earth was unable to withstand
the force of its descent, therefore the mighty river was split into twelve holy
channels. Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or
Badrinath. The spot was carpeted with black berries, which are locally called 'Badris'.
Hence the place was called Badrivan.
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The devotees take a dip in the natural thermal springs on the banks of the Alaknanda
before entering the Shrine; the hot water is said to have medicinal properties.
How To Get there:
Airport: Jolly grant, 317kms.
Railhead: Rishikesh 300 Kms., Kotdwar 327 Kms .
Road: Well connected to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Kotdwar and other
hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon region.
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HARIDWAR |
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FACTS & FIGURES |
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Altitude |
300 metres above sea level |
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Languages |
Hindi, Punjabi, Garhwali, English |
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Best Time To Visit |
October To March |
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Situated on the right bank of the Ganga, Haridwar is one of the seven sacred cities
of India. Associated with both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, Haridwar casts a magical
spell on the visitor. It is from here that the crystal clear Ganga makes its way
through the lush green hills to the plains. The breathtaking sight of a thousand
twinkling diyas dancing in the holy waters during the 'Ganga Ard', the innumerable
temples, ashrams, yoga centres. Everything adds to the charm of this oldest and
holiest Indian city.
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PRIME ATTRACTION
Har Ki Pauri -The scared bathing ghat, which is also known as "Brahmakund".
The reflection of golden hue of floral, floating Diyas (clay lamps) in the river
Ganga in the evening is the most memorable sight at Har Ki Pauri.
Chandi Devi Temple -The temple of Chandi Devi is on top of Neel Parvat which
can be reach after 3 kms. trek from Chandighat and there is also a ropeway available.
Mansa Devi Temple -It is situated on top of Bilwa Parvat. The temple can
be reached by ropeway or you can enjoy the journey on foot. From the top, it provides
a beautiful view of the Haridwar city.
Maya Devi Temple -It is an ancient temple of Mayadevi, the Adhisthatri deity
of Haridwar. It is also known as one of the Sidhapeethas of India.
Daksha Mahadev Temple -It is an ancient temple of Daksha Prajapati -father
of goddes Mata Sati wife of lord Shiva. This temple is situated in South Kankhal
town.
Neel Dhara Pakshi Vihar -As the name suggested it is an enchanting bird watching
point, you can really enjoy here a variety of bird during the winter season.
How To Get there:
By Road: Well connected by road to Delhi, 220 kms.
By Air: Nearest Airport is Delhi, 220 kms away.
By Rail: Haridwar is connected to Delhi by a daily super fast train. Also,
connected to other important Cities of India viz, Mumbai, Delhi, Agra, Howrah (Kolkata),
Varanasi, Allahabad, Ujjain, Amritsar, Dehradun, Lucknow, etc.
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RISHIKESH |
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Rishikesh, situated on the right bank of river Ganga and surrounded on three sides
by Himalayan ranges, known from medieval time as celestial abode, is a great pilgrimage
centre of India, attracting a large number of pilgrims. It is believed that Bharat
brother of Lord Rama, subjected himself to severe penance here. A temple known as
Bharat Temple was later constructed at the site and the town Rishikesh sprang up
around the temple. It has since been the abode of saints and sages from where they
sojourn before undertaking the arduous pilgrimage that lay ahead on the distant
Himalayan peaks.
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This gateway to the kingdom of Gods and pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri
and Yamunotri is culstered with Ashram, Tourist Rest House and Dharamsalas.
The Yoga centres of Rishikesh have enchanced the significance of the place, home
and foreign tourist from all over the world visit this place to have lessons in
Yoga and Meditation.
PRIME ATTRACTION
Religious places
Lakshman Julha This suspended iron bridge was build in 1939 and has been
a major attraction among the tourists. Ram Jhula- The other suspended Iron bridge
was recently constructed between Shivanand Ashram and Sawarg Ashram.
Swarga Ashram One can find numerous temples here. This place has the eating
joints and shops where one can do shopping. The beautiful statues in the area mesmerise
the visitors.
Gita Bhavan This newly constructed building is famous for its attractive paintings and statues from the Hindu mythology. Situated just across the Lakshman
Jhula.
Triveni Ghat This is a bathing ghat. Daily in the morning and evening there
are thousands who take bath here and enjoy the Maha Aarti being performed. It very
soothing to sit on the banks of the river and enjoy the cool breeze from the river.
Neelkanth Mahadev Mela Situated at a height of 1675 m, on a hill above Swarg
Ashram, Neelkanth Mahadev is one of the most revered temples of Rishikesh.
Nilkanth Mahadeo Mythology says that in the ancient times when the ocean
was being churned for 'amrit' (Potion for immortality), first venom oozed out. Lord
Shiva drank the venom at a place which is now called Nilkanth Mahadeo. It is 12
kms from Rishikesh and is surrounded by peaceful
forests.
How To Get There
By Air: Rishikesh does not have an airstrip of its own.
By Train: But there are trains from all the major cities in the plains.
By Road: The best transport for Rishikesh is by bus. Bus services are available
from far and near places. Particularly there are regular services from Haridwar,
which is just half-an- hour journey from Rishikesh.
Places to Stay
Rishikesh does not have any big hotels in the five star category but there are other
hotels which offer comfortable stay. The Ashrams also provide accommodation facility.
Climate
The climate here is continental type but its location in the foothills gives it
a pleasant weather throughout the year. One can visit Rishikesh any time of the
year.
NEARBY CITIES
Delhi - 238 Kms
Uttarkashi - 154 kms
Dehradun - 42 kms
Kedarnath - 228 kms
Haridwar - 25 kms
Mussoorie - 77 kms
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