The Great Chardham Yatra Festival in India's Holy Town of Uttarkashi in April 2012

[Global Tourism India]

With an endeavor to revive Hinduism, the great Hindu reformer Adi Shankaracharya founded the Chardham Yatra during the 8th century AD. The name “Char Dham” rightfully refers to four abodes of the Almighty, namely Gangotri, representing Ganga-the godess of power, Kedarnath depicting the dwelling of Lord Shiva, Badrinath symbolizing the home of Lord Vishnu and Yamnotri signifying the godess of strength Yamuna. Housed at the Himalayan base of Garhwal (Uttaranchal), all the aforesaid locations find a great religious reverence amongst the Hindus and are associated with divine mythical legends.

Hindus believe that visiting the Char Dhams will obliterate thei1`r sins and exonerate their souls from the shackles of immorality. Hence every year, Hindus make headway and adore the Char Dham Yatraby their presence. Though the calendar for the annual Chardham Yatra 2012 has not yet been revealed, it will possibly begin around the month of April, continuing right till Diwali.

The wide-ranging geographical aspects that will embellish the Chardham Yatra 2012 include Kempty fall Mussoorie, Hari Ki Peri Haridwar, Bandar punch view, Yamuna River, Sri Yamunotri Temple, Prakateshwar Cave, Kashi Vishwnath Temple, Shakti Temple, Sri Gangotri Temple, Bhagirathi River, Mandakini River, Tehri Dam, Sonpryag, Gaurikund Sri Kedarnath Temple, Sri Narsingh Temple, Alaknanda River, Dholi River, Adi Sankracharya Samadhi, Sri Badrinath Temple, Vishnuprayag, Ganesh Gufa, Byas Gufa, Saraswati River, Bheem Pul, Pinder River, Mana Village, Devprayag, Nandakini River, Rishikesh and Laxman Jhoola.

With this auspicious ceremony imminent in coming year, the tourism will see a grand boost with millions of tourists pouring in to enjoy the blessings of the Hindu deities. The hospitality sector needs to gird up their loins and be ready to face the inundation of disciples for Chardham Yatra 2012. It is beyond doubt that the hotels in Uttarkashi would be flooded with people, out to bask in the glory of the yatra. Following are some of the most sought after hotels in Uttarkashi for this propitious purpose:-

Shikhar Nature Resort- Situated on the banks of river Ganga and circumscribed by mountain cliffs, this is one of the best accommodations at Uttarkashi, located 5 km from the place. Shikhar Resort is an idyllic place for savoring nature’s beauty. It is also a good adventure ground for Rock-climbing, Jummering and Rappelling.

Shivlinga Tourist Complex- An ideal place renowned for nature cure, this resort is one of the biggest hotels in Uttarkashi. Equipped with well-ventilated, specious & well-furnished rooms and a panoramic view of the Ganges, this hotel is priority for the tourists.

Shivparivar Resort- It is a riverside luxurious hotel at Uttarkashi, the alleyway of Gangotri. With its various exotic facilities like well furnished room, it is one of the most frequented hotels in Uttarkashi.

Monal Tourist Home- With a gamut of lucrative facilities like pick and drop, laundry, internet, library and a souvenir shop, it is ideal resort, near to Haridwar railway station, to relish in the picturesque serenity of Uttarkashi.

Elements Hotel- Offering 3 star amenities like ethnic food, spacious suites and subtle elegance, living at Elements hotel can be an unforgettable experience.

Fort Unchagaon-With various exotic suites, recreational facilities and dining halls, ‘Splendid’ is the only word that spurs out when a person visits this resort.

Hotel KNB Heritage- Located just 400 meter from Uttarkashi’s central bus stand, one of this elegant hotels in Uttarkashi is providing lucrative amenities like laundry, medical service, taxi service, bicycles on hire etc.

All these Hotels in Uttarkashi are idyllic locations to woo. So, why wait and let grass grow under your feet, rather than book one of the aforementioned paradigm resorts and make the Chardham Yatra 2012 the most memorable one?