Pilgrimage Tourism in Uttarakhand

Char Dham Yatra comprising of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath is among one of the most sacred pilgrimage of the Hindus.Undertaking a journey to Char Dham in Garhwal (Uttarakhand) will not just wash away one's sins but ensure release from the cycle of birth and death. The honour conferred on these places is not surprising. More about Char Dham Yatra

Haridwar literally means "The Gateway to God". Haridwar is among the four places where Maha Kumbh Meal is held every 12 years. Millions of devotees flock to Haridwar to take a holy dip in the sacred Ganga river at Har ki Pauri. The evening prayer at dusk (Aarti) offered to Goddess Ganga at Hari-Ki-Pairi (steps towards God Hari) is an enchanting experience for any visito. More about Haridwar

The temple of Tungnath is considered to be more than 1000 years old. The temple is magnificent in its style and architecture. The Tungnath temple compound contains the main temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, temple dedicated to Godess Parvati and few other smaller temples can be seen in the close vicinity. More about the Tungnath and Panch Kedar

DevPrayag is set on the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers and is considered to be one of the 'Panch prayag'. From DevPrayag onwards, the river is known as Ganga. Just above the ghat at Devprayag is the great temple of Raghunathji which is claimed to have been erected some ten thousand years ago. More about Devprayag

Though Hemkund Sahib is a popular Sikh pilgrimage centre, its challenging 19 km challenging trek from Govindghat to the Hemkund lake, invites lakhs of trekking enthusiasts.The entire trek from Ghangharia to Hemkund offers panaromic views and several varieties of wild flowers including the State Flower of Uttarakhand - Brahamkamal. More about Hemkund Sahib Trek

The holy Mt. Kailash & Manas Lake have been, the source of inspiration for many religions and beliefs. Despite many difficulties and long distances, people are keen to go there at least once in their lives. Situated on the other side of Himalayas of Uttarakhand, Kailash & Mansarovar are the most pious and most beautiful shrines. More about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra