The place where Mahabharata was composed, Uttarakhand is nicknamed ‘Land of Gods’ with a plethora of temples and shrines. There are several pilgrimage destinations in Uttarakhand, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.
The Chardham Yatra happens to be one of the most sought-after pilgrimage tour packages in Uttarakhand. Be ready to experience the religious fervor that these pilgrimage destinations offer you.
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There are several tour operators that offer Temple in Uttarakhand packages which include visit to the Char Dham (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath) as well as other important shrines. The tour packages listed here caters to every class of pilgrims and tourists. There are few helicopter tours as for some of the temples in Uttarakhand.
Some famous temples in Garhwal: Mata Murti Temple, Tungnath Temple, Budha Kedar, Gaurikund Temple, Gopinath Temple, etc.
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As per the Hindu tradition and way of life, partaking in a pilgrimage (Teerth Yatra) is one of the five duties a human being must complete in his lifetime A visit to the sacred Char Dham Yatra washes away all sins and opens doors for ‘Moksha’ or liberation. Every human being should consider visiting these four holy places at least once in their lifetime.
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Uttarakhand houses many sacred Hindu temples like Chota Char Dham, Panch Kedar, Panch Prayag, Panch Badri, Shakti Peeth and Siddha Peeth. These holy shrines are adorned in the mountain areas in the serenity of the Himalayas, making the aura divine. One can surrender in the divine intervention of Hindu gods and enrapture in the spiritual bliss of the hill temples.
Some famous temples in Kumaon: Someshwar Temple, Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Bagnath Temple, Kasar Devi temple, Katarmal Sun Temple etc.
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