Devbhumi Uttarakhand or the ‘Land of the Gods’ as it is referred, Uttarakhand has been a historical and religious place where the Vedas, Mahabharata and Ramayana were composed. Abode to some of the revered pilgrimages in India including the Char Dham Yatra, Uttarakhand is a spiritual magnet which has attracts million of pilgrims and devotees seeking blessings of the divine.
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The grandiose Himalayan peaks have drawn sages, seers and saints to its spiritual abode Uttarakhand since time immemorial. Even today, the faith in The Supreme is running strong in the heart of the devotees. Holy cities like Rishikesh, Devprayag and Haridwar are flocked with pilgrims all year round. Many devotees take a Haridwar tour of the sacred and religious places located there.
The revered temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are situated all over the Uttarakhand. The famous Panch Kedar temples are a group of five temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kedarnath Badrinath Yatra is another important pilgrimage partaken by the pilgrims. Hemkund Sahib is a revered Sikh pilgrimage in Uttarakhand located near Valley of Flowers.
Pilgrimage in Uttarakhand has continued from the time of the sages and still millions of devotees seek blessings from the Almighty. Char Dham Yatra packages are especially curated for the pilgrims and devotees. Badrinath temple is one of the most visited shrines along with Kedarnath temple. Pilgrimage is an important aspect of Uttarakhand tourism.
