{"id":3913,"date":"2020-03-19T08:30:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T08:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlastravel.in\/blog\/?p=3913"},"modified":"2023-11-01T05:52:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T05:52:09","slug":"char-dham-yatra-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlastravel.in\/blog\/char-dham-yatra-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Char Dham Yatra Questions and Answers (FAQs )"},"content":{"rendered":"

Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sought and the cherished dreams of each Hindu devotee is flocked by millions of devotee\u2019s year. However, there are many pilgrims who have been postponing their plan because they of several thoughts and queries running in their mind. if you are also the one who is doing the same or you are not happy with your last Char Dham trip then check out these lesser known facts to make it a hassle free journey. Check out the below mentioned questions that are frequently asked by the travelers and put a full-stop to your thought.<\/p>\n

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1- When does Char Dham Yatra commence and end?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ans:<\/strong> This annual Yatra commences with the onset of the summer season when the snow starts melting from the mountains and the routes take you to the Dhams. The holy pedestals of this circuit open in the last week of April and get closed by the first week of November (with the commencement of winter season). After the completion of Diwali, the shrines get closed for the next 6 months due to abundant snowfall and the immense cold weather.<\/p>\n

2- What makes Char Dham Yatra so significant?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ans:<\/strong> Char Dham in Uttarakhand<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most venerated spiritual journeys of Hindus where pilgrims from different corners of the world flock to seek the blessings from the deities and to attain liberation and salvation from the cycle of birth and death. Here, you get to take a holy dip into two holiest rivers of India- the Ganges and River Yamuna and this make one free from all their committed sins and this makes Char Dham Yatra a significant pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

3- What is special there in the new token system at Badrinath? Does it cost something?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ans:<\/strong> There are three token counters established near Badrinath taxi stand and you can collect tokens from any of these counters. There is Darshan timing mentioned on the tokens and the devotees are advised to reach the main entrance of the shrine at least 15-20 minutes before the token time starts. One who visits the shrine during the peak season gets less than a minute time to seek the blessings of Lord Badri. It is believed that this token system started first in the year 2012 on a trial basis and it worked very nicely so since then it had become mandatory to collect the tokens for visiting the shrine.<\/p>\n

4- What is the best and the safest time to embark on this holy Yatra?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ans:<\/strong> The Yatra continues for 6 months but the shrines being located on insane locations are not safe to travel throughout this 6 months span like, during the monsoon months (July and August), the regions receive rainfall in extreme amount and this makes the mountain slippery and inaccessible for the tourists. So, there are two peak seasons to embark on this holy Yatra i.e. April to June and then September and October. As far as we discuss the safest way to complete this journey then go for helicopter services<\/strong><\/a> as this makes the journey safest and most convenient.<\/p>\n

5- What are some of the issues we can face on the journey and what are some of the helpful tips?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ans:<\/strong> If you are traveling to a new place so inarguably you will be facing some issues but there is a saying in medical terms \u201cprecaution is better than cure\u201d. So, if you want to keep yourself away from these issues then check out some of the below-mentioned tips.<\/p>\n