The Do Dham Yatra is a Hindu pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, India, that involves visiting two of the four Char Dham (holy sites): Kedarnath and Badrinath. It’s a popular religious journey for those seeking blessings and a spiritual experience in the Himalayas.
Yamunotri
Yamunotri is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. It is the source of the holy Yamuna River, which is considered the second most sacred river in India after the Ganga. Yamunotri is situated at an altitude of about 3,293 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas and is surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks and dense forests. The main attraction at Yamunotri is the Yamunotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, which was originally built by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. According to Hindu mythology, bathing in the waters of the Yamuna is believed to purify the soul and protect devotees from untimely death, as the river is associated with the goddess Yamuna, the sister of Yama, the god of death.
Gangotri
Gangotri is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. It is the origin of the sacred River Ganga (Ganges), which holds immense spiritual significance in Hinduism. Situated at an altitude of about 3,100 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri is surrounded by stunning snow-clad peaks and lush forests. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Goddess Ganga descended to Earth at Gangotri in the form of a river to cleanse the sins of humanity, following the penance performed by King Bhagirath. The main attraction is the Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, which was originally built by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa in the 18th century.