The Char Dhams of Uttarakhand were earlier known as Chota Char Dham and they have gained mammoth religious and spiritual significance over the years. The journey to the four destinations of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath (the Chota Char Dhams) demands arduous trekking, steep climbs and expeditions amongst dizzying heights. However, the rewards are spiritually priceless as these places offer a priceless glimpse into eternity and promise to cleanse away all past sins. Thousands of pilgrims and spiritual seekers visit the Char Dham from across the world to bask in its holy aura.