Book excerpt: For Hindus, the Chaar Dhaam are among the most sacred places of pilgrimage. In this book discover the four great dhaams of the Himalayas: Badrinath-Kedarnath-Gangotri-Yamunotri. Tirthas are sacred spaces resonant with myths and legends. Pilgrims have wandered through these for centuries seeking enlightenment and liberation. The Himalayan dhaams are both a celebration of the bounties of nature and the spirit of an ancient faith.