Chardham Yatra of India
Char Dham temples are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath have unique festivals, traditions attract pilgrims every year
🌼 1. Yamunotri Dham Festivals
Yamunotri Temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, Yamunotri opening day on 19th April 2026 on Akshaya Tritiya, opening of the temple after winter closure
Bhai Dooj Diwali the idol of Goddess Yamuna is moved to Kharsali village celebrated with rituals
Basant Panchami celebrated with offerings to the Goddess
Surya Kund a natural hot water spring where devotees cook rice as prasad
Divya Shila sacred stone near the temple
Yamuna River trek route with scenic views
Hanuman Chatti base point for the trek
Janki Chatti hot water springs and beautiful valley views
Kharsali Village scenic known for the Shani Temple
Snow covered peaks, Himalayan waterfalls, dense pine forests
🌊 2. Gangotri Dham Festivals
Bhagirathi Shila spot where King Bhagirath meditated
Ganga River origin point
Ganga Dussehra celebrates the descent of Goddess Ganga to Earth
Diwali aarti at the temple before the idol moves to Mukhba village
Surya Kund, Gauri Kund, Gangotri Waterfalls
Pandava Gufa, Mythological cave
Bhairon Ghati, deep gorge, dense forests
Gaumukh Glacier Trek famous trek to the where Ganga
Tapovan meadows with views of Shivling Peak
Snow peaks, alpine forests, clear glacier waters
🔱 3. Kedarnath Dham Festivals
Kedarnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kedarnath Opening Day 22nd April 2026 on Akshaya Tritiya, temple opens with grand rituals idol brought from Ukhimath
Badri-Kedar Festival in June a 8-day cultural festival celebrating classical music, dance, folk traditions
Mahashivratri celebrated in Ukhimath winter seat of Kedarnath
Deepawali closing ceremony, devotees witness the idol moving to Ukhimath
Bhairon Temple, Guardian of Kedarnath
Gandhi Sarovar, Chorabari Tal, amazing lake near the temple
Vasuki Tal high-altitude lake trek
Triyuginarayan Temple mythological wedding site of Shiva, Parvati.
Sonprayag scenic confluence of rivers.
Gaurikund base point, hot water spring.
Mandakini river, towering snow mountains, serene landscapes
🕉 4. Badrinath Dham Festivals
Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu opening ceremony on 24th April 2026 idol decorated beautifully for the first darshan
Badri-Kedar Festival performed in Badrinath, Kedarnath
Mata Murti Ka Mela in August celebrates the mother of Lord Vishnu large gathering near Badrinath
Vijayadashami, Deepawali temple closes for winter.
Tapt Kund hot water spring for ritual bathing
Mana Village, last Indian village, Indo tibet border, Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhim Pul, Saraswati River, Charan Paduka Rock, with Vishnu’s footprints
Neelkanth Peak, Snow mountain, backdrop of Badrinath
Bheem Pul,Natural stone bridge
Special Prasad, Panchamrit, Tulsi offerings