Sh.Kedarnath- Badrinath-Tour Programme

According to the Hindu tradition of parikrama or clockwise circumambulation, pilgrims visit the Char Dham from left to right. A pilgrimage to Char Dham begins with Yamunotri, the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal. Dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna, Yamunotri is situated atop the Bandar Poonch Peak at a height of 3,165 m above the sea level, opposite to Gangotri.

The next halt of Char Dham Tour is the Gangotri shrine, which is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. This holy shrine is situated at a height of 3,043 m above the sea level, on the right bank of Bhagirathi River. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Goddess Ganga - the daughter of heaven, came down to earth in the form of a river as a reward for the many centuries penance of King Bhagirath.

The third stopover of Chardham Yatra is sacred shrine of Kedarnath, which is situated at a height of 3581 m above the sea level, amidst the unforgettably beautiful Kedarnath range. Located on the head of river Mandakini, Kedarnath is among the most sacred pilgrimage centers for the Hindus, wherein stands one of the 12 'Jyotirlingas' of Kedar or Lord Shiva.

The Char Dham Yatra completes on arrival at the holy shrine of Badrinath, located on the right bank of Alaknanda river at a height of 3,133 m. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the 15 m high temple shrine is built in a cone structure with a small cupola of a bull and spire. Badrinath temple is divided into three parts, namely -
• The 'Garbha Griha' or sanctum sanctorum
• The' Darshan Mandap' where the rituals are conducted, and
• The 'Sabha Mandap' where devotees assemble