Badrinath
Kedarnath
Gangotri
Yamnotri

Up in the misty heights of the majestic Garhwal Himalayas that adorn the magnificent state of Uttar Pradesh awaits a rejuvenating spiritual experience for the devout. Nestling in the lofty peaks is four most holy pilgrimages of India ;Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath, collectively referred to as the Char Dham (or four pilgrimage centers) of Hinduism. For centuries, saints and pilgrims, in their search for the divine, have walked these mystical vales known in ancient Hindu scriptures as 'Kedarkhand'.

Through these sacred shrines meanders the greatest river of India, Ganga- the steam of life synonymous with sanctity and splendor that is eternal, around which are woven a myriad legends and tales from mythology and history of India. According to legend, Goddess Ganga took the form of a river to support life on the earth and hence is the most venerated deity in Hinduism.

The four Dhams receive their holy waters in the form of four streams Yamuna (in Yamunotri); Bhagirathi (in Gangotri); Mandakini (in Kedarnath); and Alaknanda (in Badrinath). Holy confluence, scenic surroundings, and an aura of spiritual serenity make an ideal abode for the Gods and are a refreshing reward for the pilgrims who visit from all over the country. Traditionally, the Yatra (or Journey) is done from the west to the east- starting from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath.