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Yamunotri Uttaranchal

Yamunotri Uttaranchal

Yamunotri General Information
 
Introduction :: Yamunotri One of the four sacred dhams of Uttarakhand, and revered in Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna. About 220 Km from Rishikesh and 149 Km from Tehri, the picturesque shrine of Yamunotri is located at an altitude of 3,235 m. Being one of the four Char dhams it is a place of paramount religious importance for the devout Hindus. The 19th century temple of Goddess Yamuna, a number of thermal springs and Divya Shila ( Rock pillar) are prime attractions. Moreover, the place is full with scenic spot and panoramic views of Himalayas.
 
Area ::
1 sq. km.
 
Altitude ::
3235 mtrs. above sea level.
 
Temperature ::
Summer :- Max --ºC, Min --ºC.
Winter :- Max --ºC, Min --ºC.
 
Languages spoken ::
Hindi, Garwali, English.
 
Clothes ::
Summer :- Light Woollens.
Winter :- Very heavy Woollens.
 
Season ::
May-June, September-October.

Yamunotri Sightseeing
 
Yamunotri Temple :: The present temple was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the 19th century. In 1923, the temple was destroyed by an earthquake, but subsequently rebuilt. Here a holy dip in the tank filled by hot springs, and cooking rice in its water are part of the rituals.
 
Surya Kund :: Surya Kund, Yamunotri There are a number of thermal springs in the vicinity of Yamunotri. The most important of these, Surya Kund, has a temperature of almost 1900 F. Pilgrims tie rice and potatoes in a cotton cloth, and immerse it in the water to be cooked.
 
Divya Shila :: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri temple.

Yamunotri Excursions

Hanuman Chatti :: Hanuman Chatti, Yamunotri ExcursionThe confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Trekking route to Dodi Tal starts here. 13 km from Yamunotri.

Jankichatti :: Jankichatti 7 km from Yamunotri, famous for thermal springs.
 
Barkot :: An ancient temple site, at a distance of 49 km.

Yamunotri Tourism Uttaranchal

Yamunotri Tourism :: Yamunotri, at a height of 3235 mts above the sea level, comes under Uttarakhand district. One of the Chardhams, four pilgrimages of India, Yamunotri is the source of river Yamuna. It is the western most amongst the Chardham and is visited first on a Chardham trip. The shrine of Goddess Yamunotri is perched on the western flank of mighty Banderpunch peaks (6135 mts) which are snow covered throughout the year. The temple itself stands on the foothill of Kalinda Parvata (parvata means hill) close to a thermal springs. The trek to Yamunotri is very exhausting, usually taking 6 hours or more. The thermal springs refresh pilgrims before they offer prayers in the shrine. However, the actual source of Yamunotri is a lake, 12 kilometres from here with the name of Saptrishi Kund. A difficult guided trek will bring you here. Most pilgrims offer prayers at the shrine itself, since the trek is very difficult to take.

The Legend :: According to Hindu mythology, Surya, the sun god is the father of Yamuna, and Yama, the god of death. It is said that since Yamuna is the sister of Yama, anyone who who bathes in the river is spared a painful death. Another legend says that the lonesome place of Yamunotri was once the home to Asit Muni.

Getting There

By Air
The closest airport from Yamunotri is Jolly Grant airport close to Dehradun, 196 km from Gangotri.

By Rail
The nearest railhead from Yamunotri is Dehradun (172 km). Rishikesh (213 kms) is also an alternative.

By Road
Buses are available for Hanuman Chatti which is 14 kilometers from Yamunotri from Rishikesh, Haridwar and other important places in Uttaranchal. Important road distances are Rishikesh to Yamunotri 222 kms via Narendranagar 16 kms, Chamba 46 kms, Tehri 21 kms, Dharasu 42 kms, Bhramkhal 15 kms, Barkot 40 kms, Phoolchatti 5 kms and Jankichatti 3 kms.