Complete Guide about Jyotirlingas

  • Location

    The circuit includes the four locations of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath and is situated in the Garhwal region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

  • Visiting Hours

    Winter (October – March)
    Summer (April – June)
    Monsoon (June – September)

  • Entry Fee

    The complex (darshan) at Char Dham is open 12 hours a day and is managed by Char Dham Trust. The entrance cost is Rs. 50 per adult.

Jyotirlingas

Somnath Temple

The Somnath Temple in Gujarat, which is regarded as the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is located close to Veraval in the

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Mallikarjuna temple

On the Shri Shaila Mountain, by the banks of the Krishna River, in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh

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Mahakaleshwar Temple

The Mahakaleshwar Temple is situated in the deep Mahakal forest in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, beside the Kshipra River

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Omkareshwar Temple

One of the most revered Jyotirlingas is Omkareshwar Temple, which is situated on the Madhya Pradesh

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Baidyanath Temple

Vaijnath or Baidyanath are other names for the Vaidyanath Temple. It is situated in the Santal Parganas region

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Bhimashankar temple

In the Sahyadri area of Pune, Maharashtra, is where you may find the Bhimashankar Temple. It is thought to be the river's

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Rameshwar Jyotirlinga

The island of Rameshwaram, off the Sethu coast of Tamil Nadu, is home to Rameshwar Temple, the southernmost of the 12

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Nageshwar Jyotirlinga

On the road between Gomati Dwarka and Bait Dwarka Island in Gujarat's Saurashtra region is the Nageshwar Temple,

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple

The most venerated place in the world, Kashi, is where you'll find the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. It is located in the bustling streets

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

About 30 kilometres from Nasik, Maharashtra's Trimbakeshwar Temple is situated close to the Brahmagiri mountain, which is

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Kedarnath Jyotirlinga

The Kedarnath Temple, one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in India, is situated on a mountain called Kedar at

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Ghrishneshwar Temple

The Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga may be found at Verul, a village in Maharashtra 20 kilometres from Daulatabad and close to

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Char Dham Travel Tips
  • Registration of your vehicle(s) is required.
  • The driver should keep a list of all the passengers sitting in the vehicle.
  • Give way to vehicles going uphill on mountain roads first.
  • The driver should keep all the valid documents of the vehicle, keep an extra stepney.
  • Before travelling, you must get the green card from the transport office.
  • Be sure to honk on the turns in the mountain roads.
  • While parking the vehicle, usage of the hand brake is a must. Parking should be done at the designated place only.
  • Carry proof or scanned QR code with you.
  • Do not drive on mountain roads before 4 am and after 10 pm.
  • Do not overtake on the road turns.
  • Do not drink and drive.
  • Do not travel sitting on the top of the vehicle.
  • Do not litter dirty clothes and polybags.
  • Do not use private vehicles for commercial purposes.
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Before going on the Chardham Yatra and visiting Hemkund Sahib, worshippers must register. The Uttarakhand government has imposed a daily traveller cap in order to guarantee a smooth journey. As a result, we respectfully ask that you visit registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in before your trip to confirm the portal’s validity and register.
The holy shrines of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra are situated at a high altitude. The pilgrims may be exposed to extremely low humidity, high UV radiation, low air and oxygen pressure, and extreme cold when travelling to all of these shrines.
  • Following a comprehensive health examination, the pilgrims should start their Yatra.
  • People with pre-existing conditions should carry enough prescription medication, as well as their doctors’ contact information and prescriptions.
  • Senior citizens, persons with comorbid conditions, and people who have already experienced COVID 19 should think about delaying or opting out of the journey.
  • Before arriving at the ultimate pilgrimage location, there should be at least one day of rest planned in the journey itinerary.
  • Please make sure you have plenty of warm, woollen clothing with you.
  • Patients suffering from Heart Diseases, Respiratory ailments, Diabetes, and Hypertension should be extra cautious while undertaking travel to high altitudes.
  • If you have symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tightness in the chest, nausea, vomiting, coughing, rapid breathing, or an elevated heart rate, you should see a doctor right once or call the 104 or 108 helplines for support.
  • Avoid using alcohol and other drugs, and don’t smoke.
  • SPF 50 sunscreen can be used to protect skin from the sun’s rays.
  • Additionally, sunglasses can shield the eyes from UV rays.
  • Maintain a healthy level of hydration, and avoid travelling on an empty stomach.
  • While trekking or walking, take frequent breaks.
  • High altitude activity should not be hard.
  • In case of emergencies, Helpline numbers [108 – National Ambulance
  • You can reach service and 104- Uttarakhand Health Helpline.
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