How to Prepare for the Upcoming Char Dham Yatra in 2024 Uttarakhand, also referred to as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, is a sacred haven filled with temples that warmly invite devotees throughout the year. Among the many religious sites in Uttarakhand, the Char Dham Yatra holds immense religious value. This pilgrimage entails a spiritual journey to four holy sites: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, all nestled high up in the majestic Himalayas. In Hindi, ‘char’ translates to four, and ‘dham’ signifies religious destinations, making this Yatra a cherished voyage for the faithful seeking blessings amid the divine aura of the mountains. Opening & Closing Period for Char Dham Travel The high-altitude shrines, perched amidst the grandeur of the Himalayas, remain closed for about six months each year, welcoming devotees with the arrival of summer (typically in April or May) and bidding goodbye as winter sets in (around October or November). Tradition dictates that the Char Dham Yatra should be undertaken in a clockwise manner. Thus, the sacred journey starts from Yamunotri, then moves onward to Gangotri, further to Kedarnath, and culminates at Badrinath. Some devotees opt for a Do Dham Yatra that focuses their pilgrimage on the revered shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath. https://www.blog.traveltoindia.org/2023/10/11/how-to-prepare-for-the-upcoming-char-dham-yatra-in-2024/ #chardhamyatra #4dhamyatra #traveltoindia #chardham #kedarnathopeningdate2024