A parikrama refers to clockwise circumambulation of a pilgrimage
destination. As per the Hindu traditions, the chardham destinations
(Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath) are to be
circumambulated clockwise, known as chardham parikrama. Devotees and
pilgrims are required to complete their pilgrimage to chardham
starting from left and ending towards the right. So, if one is
performing a parikrama, they have to begin their chardham yatra from
Yamunotri, which is the westernmost shrine in the circuit. The
pilgrimage shrine of Yamunotri is located at an altitude of 3,165 m
above sea level and is dedicated to Hindu goddess Yamuna.
The next destination as per the chardham parikrama is the shrine of
Gangotri, at a height of 3,042 m above sea level and dedicated to
goddess Ganga. The shrine occupies a place on the right banks of
river Bhagirathi. The chardham parikrama takes you further to
Kedarnath, located at an elevation of 3,581 m above sea level.
The final destination of the chardham parikrama is the sacred shrine
of Badrinath. Located at a height of 3,133 m above sea level on the
right banks of the river Alaknanda, Badrinath is the most
significant among the all four chardham destinations in Uttarakhand.
The Badrinath temple in Garhwal stands in dedication to Lord Vishnu.
The temple at Badrinath has been divided into Garbha Griha (the
inner sanctum), Darshan Mandap (the site to perform rituals) and
Sabha Mandap (where devotees and pilgrims congregate).
Badri - Kedar region
Hospitals
Yamunotri Route
Damta, Naugaon, Barkot Hospital, Brahmkhal prathmi swath Kendra,
Syanchatti, Janaki Chatti, Yaminotri.
Gangotri Route
Nagun, Chinyalisaur, Dunda, Uttarkashi, Maneri, Bhatwari, Harsil,
Gangotri.
Kedarnath Route
Ukhimath, Kalimath, Chopta, Guptkashi, Gaurikund, Kedarnath
Badrinath Route
Joshimath, Chamoli, Pipalkoti, Birahi, Badrinath