Half a kilometre from Badrinath Temple, right next to Tapt Kund, sits a small pool most visitors walk past without stopping. That’s Narad Kund. Temple tradition says this is where…
Stand in the Badrinath Temple courtyard at sunrise and Neelkanth Peak is the first thing to catch light. A pyramid of snow and rock, 6,596 metres up, sitting almost directly…
Right behind the main Kedarnath Temple, tucked against the Himalayan backdrop, stands a small black-stone shrine that most first-time pilgrims almost walk past. That’s a mistake. The Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi…
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Sunday, 9 May 2027. In New Delhi, the Tritiya Tithi begins at around 11:42 AM on 8 May and ends at around 9:03 AM on 9…
Sayanachatti sits on the Barkot–Yamunotri road in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, about 27 km from Barkot. It’s not the roadhead. Janki Chatti is — that’s where vehicles actually stop and the…

9 Most Sacred Rivers in India

Humans rely on the rivers for their livelihood. There are many sacred rivers in India including Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada and Mahanadi. Punjab is the land of five rivers including Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and Jhelum. Each sacred river in India is unique and has a symbolic significance as well as. The Himalayan rivers are the […]

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How To Reach Kedarnath From Mumbai

Planning how to reach Kedarnath from Mumbai? Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, Kedarnath is a revered pilgrimage site. The critical part most guides miss: Kedarnath requires mandatory yatra registration, has a fixed seasonal opening window, and the journey involves a transition from vehicle to trek. This comprehensive 2026 guide covers flights, trains, buses, taxis, registration, […]

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Chardham Yatra Helicopter Route Map

The Pilgrimage trip to Char Dham comprises four pilgrim sites namely – Yamunotri where the goddess Yamuna is worshipped, Gangotri Dham where the god Ganga resides, Kedarnath Dham where the deity Shiva blesses and Badrinath Dham, a sacred realm of Lord Vishnu. Sanctuaries like these, nestled in the snow-crested peaks and green valleys, are cherished places by millions […]

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Treks around Char Dham

Folks who are familiar with India also know the profound significance of the Char Dham Yatra. The holy pilgrimage that traverses the majestic peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas welcomes millions of devotees every year. When the doors to these holy temples open, you will find the path to these sites filled with queues of devotees […]

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Char Dham Yatra Online Registration Starts March 20

Commencing from March 20, 2026, the online registration for the revered Char Dham Yatra is set to initiate, as revealed by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB). This pilgrimage, encompassing the four sacred Dhams, along with the Hemkund Sahib, will officially commence on May 25. According to UTDB’s Joint Director, Yogendra Gangwar, the mandatory online […]

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