Top Things to do in Chardham Yatra
What to do and see in Chardham Yatra, Chardham Yatra: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Chardham Yatra, India including Shri Badrinath Ji Temple, Jagannath Temple, Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Dhanushkodi Beach Point, Dwarkadhish Temple, Raghurajpur Artist Village, Konark Beach, Pamban bridge, Chilika Lake, Puri Beach.
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1. Shri Badrinath Ji Temple
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5.0 based on 480 reviews
It is a Religious Shrine of Lord Vishnu & One of Most Religious Pilgrimage in Char Dham Yatra. It is Located in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand at a elevation of 3,133 mts. We at Uttarakhand Holidays provide all Kind of Services During Badrinath Yatra to the Pilgrimages.
Reviewed By VikasB655
Of all 4 dhams I must say with certainity I found Badrinath most beautiful. Gangotri-Gaumukh is at second place for me. Badrinath is vast open beautiful picture postcard landscape with wide beautiful valley view, and awesome pilgrimage + sightseeing route through Mana Village to Vasudhara Falls. There are hot water kunds near main temple called Tap Kund and Narad Kund latter being closer to river Alaknanda.The temple darshan however is highly restricted these days. You get darshan from window of temple outer wall from where you see the Lord some 10-15 feet away sadly. Only those who pay for special pujan and darshans are allowed inside the temple. Darshan queue can be huge May-Jun and can take 2-6 hours. Other places to visit are Mana Village through there Nar-Narayan temple on one side and on other Saraswati-Alaknanda rivers sangam, Lord Ganesha-Ved Vyas caves, Mansarovar Stream, Bhim Pul, Saraswati River, Saraswati Temple, Draupadi Temple. These are within 1.5-2.5 kms walk in same area around Mana village. And finally Vasudhara Falls from Saraswati & Draupadi temples endpoint of Manaa 5-6 kms further trek up the glaciers. See my reviews on these places. See my review for Vasudhara Falls for details of trek! Darshan closes by 9.30 PM night!
2. Jagannath Temple
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4.5 based on 2,771 reviews
Reviewed By 2105bimal - Chandigarh, India
Nothing can describe the ultimate pilgrimage of Hindu religion. The seat of Lord Jagannath, literally the king of the world. From the vast temple complex, to the intricate carvings on the walls of the structure,to the flag which always flies in the opposite direction of the wind to the sanctum sanctorum where only the privileged see the Lord and his siblings is a very humbling experience. The kitchen is huge and cooking is done for approximately 50000 people daily by an army of cooks in only earthen vessels on a wood fire and water drawn from wells within the complex. This temple along with Konark should be on top of the bucket list when visiting Odisha, India.
3. Arulmigu Ramanatha Swamy Temple
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4.5 based on 1,695 reviews
Reviewed By KRAMA200 - Seattle, United States
Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the revered and Holy Temple for Hindus in India,A perfect blend of mind-boggling architecture and spiritual significance, Rameshwaram Temple, also known as Ramanathaswamy Temple of Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It also boasts of being one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples of India. Not just spiritually, Rameshwaram Temple is appealing architecturally also. With the longest corridor of the world and immaculate carvings on pillars, it is definitely a treat for your eyes. The lingam in the Rameshwaram Temple was installed by Lord Rama but, the construction was led by several rulers over the centuries. Inside the temple, there are two lingams- Ramalingam and Shivalingam. The latter is still worshipped first to preserve the words of Lord Rama. The twenty-two holy water bodies of the Ramanathaswamy Temple come to the rescue of people living a life full of regrets and those who want to absolve their sins. To attain salvation, devotees flock here to worship Lord Shiv and take dips in sacred water. The Rameshwaram Temple has a striking architecture which allures tourists from all over the world. Like all other temples in South India, it has a high wall or madil which guards the temple from all four sides. The wall measures about 865 feet from east to west and 675 feet from north to south. The long corridors running between huge colonnades on five feet high platforms forms part of the temple's interior. The second corridor is built with sandstone pillars, beams and ceiling. On the west lies the third corridor which paves the way to Setumadhava shrine. The total length of these corridors is around 3850 feet and are reputed to be the longest in the world. A Must Visit Attraction
4. Dhanushkodi Beach Point
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4.5 based on 1,531 reviews
Reviewed By Pnvl - Navi Mumbai, India
In one word, it is spectacular view, distinctly two colors of water of Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal visible,on the way view sunrise, Fish lover can enjoy the sumptuous fresh fish fry in the lunch hour on the road side stalls at Dhanuskodi,
5. Dwarkadhish Temple
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4.5 based on 1,131 reviews
Reviewed By tarun457 - Mumbai, India
Temple is open which proper safety precautions. Temperature check,sanitizer available. This is the second temple which was built the oldest one is at Bet Dwarka which is need to go by boat. This temple was built by the 4th generations and the original one murti was handcrafted by Rukmaniji who was principal wife of lord Krishna. This temple is also one of the Char dham of lord Vishnu A small bridge is now built where I can go to the other side of the river where 5 kund of pandav are built which has sweet water in the kundas. Must taste and visit. Regards Tarun Samvedi Virar,Mumbai
6. Raghurajpur Artist Village
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4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By Peshwa - Mumbai, India
This is a fatastic art & craft Heritage Village , which tries to preserve local handicrafts especially Pattachitra , with all mythological themes , and palm leaf etching painting etc . A must visit for art afficinados ...lots of orginal art works you can pick up for your home ..please do not bargain with the local artisans ..
7. Konark Beach
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4.5 based on 569 reviews
Reviewed By debs871 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Eco retreat opened by the Odisha govt on the beach near Konark. Excellent concept of staying in tents on the beach with all modern amenities but in an eco friendly way. There are cycles for taking and many water sports. Delicious food
8. Pamban bridge
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4.5 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By Pnvl - Navi Mumbai, India
To get a thrilling experience, you must travel in a day journey train,located near Rameswaram, train moves in slow speed over the bridge, a special maintenance team working through out the year to carry out the maintenance for safe passages of the on going trains, one side on road Travellers curiously observe the passing train from road concrete bridge in much higher elevation,
9. Chilika Lake
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4.0 based on 1,282 reviews
Reviewed By himalayan_son - New Delhi, India
Hello People. Odisha is full many beautiful destinations and Chilika Lake is one of them. It is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Large area of Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, towards east cost. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest brackish water lagoon in the world. Just to add It has been listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site. The lake offers a beautiful flamboyant display of a myriad of avian charms in all diverse hues and colours, ranging from the white-bellied sea eagles to flamingos, and from golden plovers to sandpiper. Also, if you will be lucky enough the lake also boasts of being one of the only two sites in the world where the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted. The Chilika lake is around 50 kms from Puri and 110 kms from Bhubaneshwar. This place is well connected by all means of transport. You can also do boating ( for around 2-3 hours) around the lake, also you will meet locals who are expert in selling gemstones, which are used to found under coral reefs and many other sea products. The place is having many hotels and lodges at reasonable prices. The lake is so beautiful and the experience is really good. If you’re going to Odisha, do visit this place.
10. Puri Beach
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4.0 based on 2,051 reviews
Reviewed By malaya2015 - Melbourne, Australia
Puri Beach -- located near Swargdwar/Marine drive road, this is quite a popular place to visit (or to stay in nearby hotels). Puri is approximately 60 km from Bhubaneswar Airport. Unless you travel during off-season, this place can be overcrowded & nearby hotels fully booked out. But apart from this, it's an interesting place for a break and has a lot to offer. This place is a heaven for Sea food lovers. There are many Restaurants in Swargadwar locality that specialise in Fish-dishes such as Parse, Ilish, Pomfret and many more varities of fresh Fish availed from the daily catch. Swargadwar is also a good place for buying tradional dress, Saris, handicrafts (especially the ones made from Conch Shells) etc. In the evening, after sunset, the beach side offers a relaxing atmosphere. While in Puri, a visit to Jagannath Temple (also Gndicha Temple etc) is a must, if you want to please the God. But without availing the services of a Panda, you wont have a hope of attaining even a Darshan of Lord Jagannath during Busy/rush-hours. Even with the Assistance of a Strong Panda my family & I found that it was akin to playing the Game of Kabaddi inside the Temple! It was quite an experience, an overwhelming one at that, for the kids and my Mrs but we managed to get Jagannath Baba's Holy Darshan & Blessings after all. Just outside the Temple, there are many Sweet Shops that sell tasty Samosas, Rosogollas & variety of savouries etc. From Puri there are many day-tours available for other nearby attractions like Konark Sun temple, Chilka Lake and so on. Puri also has a Hindu Cremation ground, which can be a bit overwhelming for some at first, but it's all part of life once in Puri. Malay Adhikari (Melbourne, Australia)
