What Is Char Dham Yatra? Pilgrimage Guide 2026
The Char Dham Yatra is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage to four holy Himalayan shrines in Uttarakhand, India—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, Goddess Ganga, Lord Shiva, and Lord Vishnu, the yatra is believed to cleanse sins and grant moksha. Pilgrims traditionally follow a clockwise route as shown in the [Char Dham Yatra Route Map 2026], usually undertaken between May and October. This pilgrimage is considered one of the most spiritually significant journeys in Hinduism and has been followed for centuries.