Haridwar is the starting point for all major Indian Himalayan pilgrimages for more than just geographic or convenience reasons. It has an ancient sacred significance, serving as a pit stop not only as threshold for transitioning one's ordinary state to a much higher level of spontaneously generated spiritual energy associated with performing a sacred journey to form of sacred being or deity while at one of the Garhwal Himalayan Dhams, which have traditionally been deemed by Hindus as high above the earthly plane of existence, is the first point where the sacred Ganga River the river had previously flowed down from the mountains is to have connected with the plains of northern India.
The month of June is actually great for the Chardham Yatra Package in June from Haridwar by Train. It allows the devotees to experience the holy Ganga for the first time. And most importantly, to travel on foot around the four Garhwal Himalayas and perform a sacred pilgrimage to each of the four sites during the most beautiful time of year to perform a pilgrimage.
Why Haridwar?
You might think and ask, why is the starting point of this holy journey Haridwar?
Haridwar is the place from where the holy Ganga flows, and it is considered one of the holiest places across the globe. The Ganga from Haridwar, which is where it flows down into the plains of India, away from the mountains, after completing the pilgrimage to all four shrines and returning to Haridwar, the sacred journey would have an aspect of completion. Our devotees get to experience it on quite a comprehensive level. You get to experience River Ganga from the origin point, including all the major Dhams, namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. Without a doubt, Haridwar is the most appropriate point of origin and return for the journey, since the river has the same physical location at Har Ki Pauri and returns to this same place at the end of the journey.
To start the pilgrimage from Haridwar is the most blessed and beautiful beginning. Why, you may think? It is because Haridwar is not just physically connected with the circle of the pilgrimage, but the pilgrimage also reflects the most complete story of the nature of Holiness to be found in a single pilgrimage. Haridwar is the starting point and the finishing point of this pilgrimage. And June is almost certainly the best time for Chardham pilgrims, as it is the most active part of the Chardham pilgrimage. During the month of June, all the temples are open and operate at full capacity, following the energetic opening month of May. You will be able to witness many wonderful sights on the way. One of them is the Brahmakamal, also known as Uttarakhand's state flower, which blooms especially in this month. The meadows are vast and green, filled with wildflowers surrounding the Kedarnath Valley, contributing an otherworldly scent to the environment, as this flower blooms at elevations above 3,500 meters for only a few weeks each year.
After that, you will witness the river Bhagirathi and trust us, in just one glimpse you will be in awe. You will have the most dramatic flow at Gangotri and the greatest amount of sound for the entire year, as a result of the combination of the snowmelt and the early pre-monsoon events happening in June. Talking about the views, it’s hard to describe it in a few words. The early monsoon sky will enhance the overall view of the Himalayan mountains, with the Himalayas appearing brighter and more photographically stunning than they appear during any other month.
Overall, the beauty of June throughout Garhwal is overwhelming. Many experienced Chardham pilgrims state that the Kedarnath Valley will be the most beautiful natural environment along the entire pilgrimage circuit in June. The Brahmakamal and blue poppy flowers will be blooming in the high-altitude meadows around Kedarnath, and the Chorabari Glacier will look magnificent against the clear blue sky in June. The waterfalls created by the high-flowing mountain streams caused by snowmelt will be the most magnificent cascades of water during the entire year in June. Gangotri will have the most powerful and beautiful setting for Gangotri darshan as it will be flowing four to five times greater than its normal volume and crashing through the sacred gorge, causing the entire valley to shake and vibrate.