Overview

Arranged in the midst of the Garhwal Himalayas, Yamunotri in the territory of Uttarakhand is normally offered with plenteous magnificence and appeal. At a floating elevation of 3293 meters, Yamunotri lies neighboring the Indo-Chinese outskirt and is circled by the grandiose crests on all sides. One of the holiest focuses in the Hindu pantheon, this sacrosanct home the Asti muni gloat of such a significant number of unparallel vistas of nature.

Very adored as the cause of the grand River Yamuna, Yamunotri is celebrated around the world for its icy masses, and warm springs that makes it a standout amongst the most vital stopovers in the timetable of a Hindu traveler. As indicated by Hindu custom, Yamuna is the sister of Yama, the divine force of death and a sacred dunk in this waterway secures an effortless demise to the lover

An exciting and elating area in the strides of Garhwal mountain ranges, Yamunotri proffers pleasant surroundings with the great bushes, lavish knolls and spouting falls. An amazing spot, which requests bunches of fearlessness and stamina to achieve, Yamunotri would be an ideal place for the individuals who cherish capers. The trek to Yamunotri is brilliant, enslaved by mind stilling perspectives of jagged pinnacles and exceptional timberlands.

From the snow-clad summits to the turquoise lakes, Yamunotri has incredibly sentimental appeals on store for the individuals who are youthful on a basic level. Its forcing strolling trails alongside the spouting streams exhibits a portion of the staggering minutes that one would always remember.

History of Yamunotri

Yamunotri is the wellspring of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is arranged at a height of 3,293 meters (10,804 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas and found around 30 kilometers (19 mi) North of Uttarkashi, the central station of the Uttarkashi region in the Garhwal Division of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the four destinations in India's Chhota Char Dham journey. The hallowed altar of Yamunotri, wellspring of the stream Yamuna, is the westernmost holy place in the Garhwal Himalayas, roosted on a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. The central fascination at Yamunotri is the sanctuary dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna and the heavenly warm springs at Janki Chatti (7 km. Away).

The genuine source, a solidified pool of ice and ice sheet (Champasar Glacier) situated on the Kalind Mountain at a stature of 4,421 m above ocean level, around 1 km additionally up, isn't frequented for the most part as it isn't available; henceforth the sanctuary has been situated on the foot of the slope. The approach is to a great degree troublesome and travelers hence offer puja at the sanctuary itself.

Best Time To Visit Yamunotri

Yamunotri has an all year icy atmosphere. Summers amid April to July are charming with temperature extends inside 6°C to 20°C and May-June are the hottest months. Winters amid October to March are crisp stop have temperatures at below zero level and are described by overwhelming snowfalls. This season isn't suited for any outside exercises, particularly December and January. Rainfalls are extremely insufficient here.

Basant Panchami held amid January– February is a celebration which is a mix of social and masterful exhibitions. Different celebrations celebrated with bunches of energy are Phool Devi amid March and Olgia amid August.

Yamunotri

Yamunotri Temple
Yamunotri is one of the Char Dham and it is additionally in front of the rest of the competition to visit in the Char Dham Circuit. A large number of lovers visit the hallowed sanctum of Yamunotri sanctuary consistently from May to October. Yamunotri Temple was built by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The sanctuary opens on the favorable day of Akshay Tritiya and closes on the second day after Diwali celebration. The sanctuary holds tremendous significance among the Hindus. Yamunotri is the wellspring of the Yamuna River which is one of the significant waterways of India.

Janki Chatti
t is the midpoint of the trek to Yamunotri which is open by jeeps. Janki Chatti is arranged 7kms preceding Yamunotri and this place is well known for warm springs.

Surya Kund
There are numerous regular warm springs in Yamunotri of which Surya Kund is famous. The water of Surya Kund has an astounding temperature of 1900F. Travelers attach potatoes and rice to cook it by drenching it submerged of Surya Kund. In the wake of cooking it is filled in as

Divya Shila


Divya Shilla is a stone column which is revered before entering the awesome Yamunotri sanctuary.

City Facts

State: Uttarakhand

District: Uttarkashi

Famous for/as: Pilgrim, Trekking

Languages: Hindi, Garhwali

Best Season: Apr - Oct

Weather: Summer 6 to 20°C

Winter: -7 to 5°C

Altitude: 3235 m

Pincode: 249193

STD code: 01374

Distances from Important locations

Chandigarh to Yamunotri: 394 km

Delhi to Yamunotri: 419 km

Shimla Manali to Yamunotri: 509 km

Nagpur to Yamunotri: 1470 km

Mumbai to Yamunotri: 1795 km

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