In a major development to reboot tourism in the calamity marred state, the Government of Uttarakhand has decided to restart the auspicious Char Dham Yatra. The Pilgrimage to the holy shrines of Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri and Badrinath is scheduled beginning next year. The state tourism department will explore all possibilities for the publicity of the winter Char Dham Yatra on the behest of the State Government. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Harish Rawat, high end officials and various other stake holders decided to revive the Char Dham Yatra.
The famous Himalayan shrines are closed in October-November every year as the portals to the four holy spots are shut down due to heavy snowfall in the area and reopen in April-May when the snow melts. The idols then are shifted from their preappointed temples to their respective shrines once the portals re-open in the first week of May. Every winter the Shiva deity from Kedarnath is relocated to Ukhimath in Rudraprayag district, lord Vishnu from Badrinath is taken to Pandukeshwar in Chamoli district. The idols from Gangotri and Yamunotri are shifted to Mukhba and Kharsail respectively in Uttarkashi district.
CM Rawat lauded the decision as it will help to attract a sizable number of devotees and tourists from across the country and abroad, to these holy places in winter,”The move will also shoot up the state’s revenue by a sizeable amount”.
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Char Dham tour packages typically begin from popular starting points such as Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun. Pilgrims need to reach one of these locations to start their sacred Char Dham Yatra. If you are traveling from another state in India, you must arrange your journey to the starting point on your own. Alternatively, you can request your chardham tour operator to organize transportation from your location to the starting point for a seamless travel experience.
By ensuring proper char dham travel arrangements in advance, you can avoid unnecessary hassles and focus entirely on your spiritual journey through the Char Dham circuit. Whether you choose to handle your travel or rely on your travel agent, planning ahead will make your char dham yatra stress-free and more fulfilling.
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