Indian Wildlife Club Forum

Taking the Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand is akin to a journey to the innermost self. The four Dhams- Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath are nestled in the Garhwal Himalaya ranges in the state of Uttarakhand that attracts devotees from India and around the world, all of them in want to attain salvation. A visit to each Dham is in itself a unique experience. 

The sacred Chardham yatra opens on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya of Chaitya month and remains open until Bhai Dooj. The Yamunotri and Kedarnath Dham closes on Yama Dwitiya Bhai Dhooj whereas Gangotri Dham closes on the day of Diwali and the Badrinath temple closes on the day of Vijay Dashmi. The holy shrines of Chardham open every year with the arrival of the summer season in April-May and close with the starting of winter season- Oct-Nov.

People having a shortage of time can opt helicopter service to complete their Chardham yatra as it the fastest way to pay a visit to the four Dhams. Several helicopter services both private and the public are available for Chardham yatra in Uttarakhand that offers multiple travel packages for Chardham.