Since earliest times, pilgrimage to sacred sites has been an important aspect of Buddhist spiritual practice. The most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites are the Four Holy Sites associated with the four most important events in the life of the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Several other sites the Buddha visited during his lifetime are also visited by Buddhist pilgrims.

Nestling in the high peaks of the majestic Garhwal Himalayas are the four most holy Pilgrimages of India-Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, collectively referred to as the Char Dham (or four pilgrimage centers) of Hinduism.
Through these sacred shrines meanders the greatest river of India, Ganga.