Tripnomadic/India

Attractions

Pilgrim, Trekking

Altitude

3235 m

STD Code

01374

Best Season

Apr - Oct

State/Code

Yamunotri/249193

LANGUAGES

Hindi, Garhwali

OVERVIEW

Yamunotri Travel Guide

Yamunotri is a typical village source of the river Yamuna in the Uttarkashi district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the place of Goddess Yamuna in the Hindu religion. This more than three thousand metres away from the Garhwal Himalayas. It is among the four sites in India’s Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage.

Here is the sacred shrine from the source of river Yamuna located at the flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat. This actual source of the shrine is the frozen lake of ice and Chamapsar glacier situated at the top of Kalind Mountain. Histories reveal that sage Asit Muni had his hermitage here. Gangotri, the stream of the Ganges, appears opposite to the Yamunotri. Dense forest and green valley cover the place along with the white sheet of snow. As this is a glacier, it exposes a cool climate throughout the year. Tourism raises the economy of the area, and people come to the city for work daily. Roadways are the only mode of transport here. Let us see some of the tourist hubs of Yamunotri.

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Best Tourists Places In Yamunotri

  • Janki Chatti
  • Yamunotri Temple
  • Hanuman Chatti
  • Kharsali

Janki Chatti

It is the perfect place for exposing the holy essence of the tourist. It is one of the famous places in the tourist interest of the village. It is the bed of hot springs. It is the close sister of Hanuman Chatti and an alternative base for trekking in Yamunotri. It is the most adventurous place covered with massive sliding mountains all day long. The climate supports the hills throughout the year. The hot springs are the drawback of Janki Chatti. It gives relaxation to the mind amidst the incredible mountains. The temple exposes a serene beauty housing all those features. Huge mountains and dense forest surround this place in all directions. Here is a suitable place for trekking.

Yamunotri Temple

Holy Goddess Yamuna is the presiding god of the temple. Another side ice formed glaciers, and the incredible water of the river leads us to the temple. The Yamuna is the sacred water next to Ganga. She is the divine mother for the Hindus. She is responsible for the development of Indian civilisation. People believe that water of the prestigious washes away the sins of devotees who bathe in it. It also protects them from a painful death. The river flows aside from the temple and houses a massive black marble stone shrine of the goddess. The grandly celebrated annual festival is Akshaya Tritiya, and during Diwali time, the temple remains closed. White sheet Lush greenery combines with the flowing river from the background provide an alluring look to the temple. It offers a picturesque experience to the pilgrims. The enormous mountain peaks welcome the tourists at the entry of the temple. As the origination of the river is at the top, people face difficulties in visiting frequently. But now it is downhill, and pilgrims offer pooja here. Tourists who wish to explore the birthplace of the magnificent river trek up the mountain for a couple of kilometres. Here is the prominent antiquated place in Yamunotri. It is the birthplace of the sacred river Yamuna.

Hanuman Chatti

The place offers a profound serene beauty to the pilgrims. It is the foot base for Dodi Tal and Darwa Top. Amidst the Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna River, the Hanuman Chatti stands majestically. Hanuman Chatti exposes an adventurous feel upon trekking. It is the best place for loners who needs to make the time happy. Silent seekers love the site because tourists will hear only the gushing sound of the river in this place. More couples trek in the area to see exquisite happiness. It plays lies as the base camp for the exciting and trekking trails in the Himalayan Mountains.

Kharsali

Lord Shiva as Someshwar is the presiding god of the three-storied temple. It houses beautiful woodworks and intriguing carvings in the stone. It is at the foot of Janki Chatti. It is a charming spot sprinkled with numerous thermal springs, waterfalls, oaks and conifers with rolling meadows.
Also, visit Surya Kund, a hot water spring dedicated to the sun god that houses a hot water spring at a temperature of 1900 F. Divya Shila, a rock pillar, is near Surya Kund. Badkot is the place of culminated ancient temples and holy shrines. Saptarishi Kund, a natural lake at the top of the mountain. People believe that this place is the origin of the sacred river. Like a glacier and icy climate, don’t forget to take one or more blankets, sweaters and mufflers. N worries about the accommodation in the sliding mountains. There are resorts and luxurious buildings to house the tourist. Likewise, they offer the usual North-Indian cuisine and the taste of Uttarakhand.