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Char Dham Weather And Best Time To Visit Char Dham

Planning A Trip To Char Dham? Here's a snapshot of Char Dham weather and the best time to visit Char Dham

Char Dham carries the existence of four holy quarters. Created by Adi Shankaracharya in the era of 8th AD, it is a significant religious destination in India. Initially consisting of of Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram and Dwarka, the Chota Char Dham now is made up of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamnotri. The ideal time to check out Char Dham is from April, through the first half of June. This period covers the pre-summertime and midsummers, when the weather in Char Dham is sufficiently enjoyable for tourism. It is recommended to dodge visits to Char Dham during the rainy season (June to September), as the area is hazardous and susceptible to landslides.

Winter (October – March)

Winter (October – March):  Char Dham Weather And Best Time To Visit Char Dham
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Winters generally last from November to March. Due to sub-zero temperatures and excessive snowfall, the Darshan is stopped during this period. The Char Dham sanctuaries are opened directly in spring, from the Hindu anniversary of Akshaya Tritiya. The Himalayan weather is extremely erratic and continually changing. Therefore, it is suitable to sensibly study the ideal spell to travel to Char Dham, making this difficult trip. Otherwise, visitors can hire a helicopter facility for a safer trip.

Summer (April – June)

Summer (April – June):  Char Dham Weather And Best Time To Visit Char Dham
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Following a taxing winter season, summertime is gorgeous in the foothills, with the gorges in blossom with countless selections of flora. This season is perfect to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath temples. Gangotri and Yamunotri are situated higher up, with summer starting not until the end of April. It is sensible to be well clad even in the summer, as post sunset temperatures drop. The temperature averages between 20–35° C.

Monsoon (June – September)

Monsoon (June – September):  Char Dham Weather And Best Time To Visit Char Dham
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Downpours come to Char Dham by the culmination of June and endure until September. With substantial showers, landslides and flooding are all common due to rivers overflowing. Hence, travel in these months is not advisable. Instead, the period of September to mid-November is advisable to travel again. Just prior to winter, the valleys are lush with foliage after an excessive rainy season, just before the cruel winter sets in. The temperature averages between 10–20° C.  

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