Plan Your Gangotri Yamunotri Darshan For A Fulfilling And Peaceful Tour

Gangotri and Yamunotri are the two most popular pilgrimage sites for Hindu devotees. It is a part of the Char Dham yatra, which is often considered the holiest pilgrimage tour that Hindus can take. When you are planning your Char Dham Yatra, Gangotri Yamunotri darshan becomes an integral part of this trip.

However, it has often been observed that many people find it difficult to take the entire Char Dham Yatra at once. So they decide to take the journey of Do Dham. Gangotri and Yamunotri become their first choice, as Yamunotri is the first Dham of the journey, and people are willing to complete the journey in sequence. So when they come back next time they can complete their Char Dham yatra by visiting the other two Dham.

Significance of these two Dhams:

Yamunotri is the source of the River Yamuna. The Dham is dedicated to the sacredness of the Goddess Yamuna. Located at the height of 3293 mts above sea level, Yamunotri brings you close to divine nature. Nestled in the Uttarkashi district, the region is surrounded by mountains on all its sides. For all who love adventure, this region is near the Indo-China border!

The region provides peace and tranquillity to visitors. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Yamuna is the twin sister of the God of Death, Yama, and daughter of Sun God, Surya, and one of the Ashtabharya, eight consorts of Krishna. She is said to be the Goddess of perseverance and is a divine goddess. A bath in the River Yamuna is considered to purify your sins and protect you from unpleasant and untimely death. It is the first stop-over for the Char Dham yatra and hence lies the importance of Gangotri Yamunotri darshan.

The special attraction of  Yamunotri:

• Yamunotri temple– It was built by Maharani Guleria of Jaipur in the late nineteenth century.
• Surya Kund and Gouri Kund– The mesmerizing springs of Surya Kund and Gouri Kund, gushing hot and cold water respectively are amazingly popular.
• Divya Shila– When you are on your Yamunotri pilgrimage, don’t forget to pay respect to the Divya Shila, a rock pillar just before entering the Yamunotri temple.

Gangotri is the origin of the River Ganges. The beautiful location is surrounded by deodars and pines. Gaumukh in the Gangotri glacier is the origin of the holy river. It can be reached by a short trek of 19 km. It is one of the highest pilgrimages in India, located at a height of 3415 mts. Gangotri offers stunning vistas all around the region.

According to Hindu legends, Gangotri is the spot where the Holy River Ganga descended from heaven from the locks of Lord Shiva. It comes second in line in the Char Dham yatra. When you are doing the Gangotri Yamunotri darshan, you can explore the divine town of Gangotri, which is home to several temples, shrines and ashrams.

The special attraction of Gangotri:

• Gaumukh– It is the glacial source of the River Ganga. You can experience the stream gushing out of a snout-like opening in the glacier.
• Underwater Shivling– It is a natural rock, Shivling, submerged in the water. Undoubtedly, it is the most popular spot in the region.
• Pandava Gufa– This is a small cave around 1.5 km away from Gangotri temple. Legends say that the Pandava princes of Mahabharata stayed in this cave.
• Gangotri Temple– This is a serene white temple that stands tall against the Himalayan peaks. The temple gives the pilgrims a wonderful experience, considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
• Kedartal– It is popularly known as the lake of Lord Shiva, which is a stunning circle of emeralds surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
• Tapovan– It is around 25 km from Gangotri, and situated at an altitude of 4463m.
• Bhairon Ghati– It is yet another spot for tourists. Around 10km from Gangotri, it is known as the temple of Bhairav Nath, set amidst the dark and dense forests.

Available packages:

• Do Dham Yatra 2024 Tour Package
• Ek Dham Yatra Package (Yamunotri Dham)
• Yamunotri And Gangotri Do Dham Yatra

Plan your Gangotri Yamunotri darshan with the best travel agent, Chardham Tourism, and enjoy your divine tour from the experts!