Char Dham Images: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath Photos

Looking for real Char Dham images? This page brings together Char Dham photos of all four temples of the Uttarakhand pilgrimage – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – with a short note on each dham, where it is, and when the view is at its best. Our Haridwar team drives these yatra routes every season.

Char Dham images of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath temples — Char Dham images: Gangotri (top left), Yamunotri (top right), Kedarnath (bottom left) and Badrinath (bottom right).

The four temples sit high in the Garhwal Himalayas, between about 3,100 and 3,600 metres. Snow peaks, rivers and pilgrims in bright colours are what make Char Dham photos so special. Below you will find Char Dham images of every dham one by one, in the traditional order of the Char Dham Yatra, from west to east.

Yamunotri: the first of the Char Dham images

Yamunotri temple Char Dham photos with pilgrims and the yellow shikhara — Char Dham photos: the Yamunotri temple of Goddess Yamuna.

Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna river and the first stop of the yatra. Char Dham images of Yamunotri usually show the small yellow-and-red temple on a rocky hillside, with the hot spring of Surya Kund close by. You reach it after a trek of about 6 km from Janki Chatti. Early morning gives the softest light for Char Dham photos here, before the crowd builds up. Read more in our Yamunotri Gangotri yatra guide.

Gangotri: white temple Char Dham images

Gangotri temple Char Dham images, white stone temple of Goddess Ganga — Char Dham images: the white Gangotri temple on the banks of the Bhagirathi.

Gangotri is where the Ganga is worshipped as Goddess Ganga. The white stone temple stands beside the fast Bhagirathi river, and the road goes right up to the temple town. Char Dham images of Gangotri look best in May and October, when the sky is clear blue. Many pilgrims gather at the ghats for the evening aarti.

Kedarnath: the most searched Char Dham images

Kedarnath temple Char Dham photos with snow mountains behind — Char Dham photos: Kedarnath temple with the snow peaks behind it.

Kedarnath, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is the highest of the four dhams at about 3,583 m. Char Dham images of Kedarnath show the grey stone temple against a wall of snow mountains – easily the most shared Char Dham photos online. You reach it by a trek of about 16 km from Gaurikund, by pony, palki or helicopter. See the full Kedarnath yatra guide for the route.

Kedarnath temple from above, Char Dham images of the temple courtyard and pilgrims — Char Dham images from above: the Kedarnath temple courtyard during the yatra season.

In peak season the courtyard fills with pilgrims from across India. If you want quieter Char Dham photos, arrive at dawn or visit in late September or October. Our guide to the best time for Char Dham Yatra explains each month.

Badrinath: colourful Char Dham photos

Badrinath temple Char Dham images, colourful facade of Lord Vishnu temple — Char Dham images: the bright facade of Badrinath temple.

Badrinath, the temple of Lord Vishnu, is the last dham of the circuit. Its painted facade makes some of the most colourful Char Dham images, with the Neelkanth peak rising behind the town. The road reaches Badrinath, so it is the easiest dham for senior citizens. Close by are Tapt Kund and Mana village – more ideas in our Badrinath yatra guide.

Badrinath temple on the Alaknanda river, Char Dham photos of the town — Char Dham photos: Badrinath town on the banks of the Alaknanda river.

What the four temples look like through the season

Month	What you see	Good to know
Late April – May	Fresh snow on the peaks, snow walls along parts of the Kedarnath path	Opening weeks are crowded; mornings are very cold
June	Green valleys, long days, busy courtyards	School holidays bring the biggest crowds
July – August	Low cloud, waterfalls, rivers in full flow	Monsoon landslides can close roads for hours or days
September – October	Clear blue sky, golden autumn slopes, sharp mountain views	Fewer pilgrims and stable weather – a favourite window
Late October – November	Cold, crisp air before the winter closing	Temples close around Diwali and Bhai Dooj

Each dham has its own mood. Yamunotri feels hidden in a narrow gorge, Gangotri is open and bright beside the river, Kedarnath is surrounded by a wide ring of mountains, and Badrinath is a busy little town between two ranges. Plan at least one unhurried morning at each temple so you can sit, pray and simply look around.

Tips for taking your own Char Dham photos

Respect the rules: photography inside the sanctum is not allowed at any dham. Take Char Dham photos only in the courtyard and outside areas.
Go early: the best Char Dham images are taken between 6 and 9 AM, when light is soft and queues are short.
Protect your phone: carry a power bank and a plastic cover; rain and cold drain batteries fast.
Clear weather months: May–June and late September–October give the clearest Char Dham images of the peaks.
Stay safe: do not stop on narrow trek paths or road edges for Char Dham photos.

Using these Char Dham images

You are welcome to share this page. If you want to reuse our Char Dham photos on a website or social media, please ask us first on WhatsApp 85888 34222 and link back to this page. For official temple news and live darshan updates, visit the Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee and Uttarakhand Tourism websites.

See the Char Dham yourself

Char Dham images are beautiful, but nothing compares to standing in front of these temples. Our 9-day Char Dham Yatra package from Haridwar starts at ₹17,000 per person, and our Char Dham taxi service runs from Delhi, Noida and Haridwar. Before you go, complete the free Char Dham Yatra registration.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see real Char Dham images?

This page has real Char Dham images of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, taken on the yatra routes in Uttarakhand.

Is photography allowed inside the Char Dham temples?

No. You can take Char Dham photos in the temple courtyards and surroundings, but not inside the sanctum.

Which dham gives the best Char Dham photos?

Kedarnath, with snow peaks behind the temple, gives the most famous Char Dham photos. Badrinath is the most colourful.

What is the best time for clear Char Dham images?

May, June and late September to October give clear skies. The monsoon months of July and August are cloudy and risky.

Can I use these Char Dham images on my website?

Please ask Mithila Travels first on 85888 34222 and link back to this page when you use our Char Dham images.

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