Category |
Details |
Location |
Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India |
Altitude |
Approximately 3,293 meters (10,804 feet) above sea level |
Significance |
Origin of River Yamuna and one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites |
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Main Attraction |
Yamunotri Temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna |
Best Time to Visit |
May to October (Temple remains closed during winter due to heavy snowfall) |
Trekking Route |
Janki Chatti to Yamunotri (6 km trek) |
Opening Period |
Temple opens in May (Akshaya Tritiya) and closes in October (Yam Dwitiya) |
Nearby Attractions |
Surya Kund (hot water spring), Divya Shila, Hanuman Chatti |
How to Reach |
Nearest Railway: Dehradun; Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun |
Pilgrimage Duration |
Typically 1-2 days for the Yamunotri visit |
Temperature Range |
Summer: 6°C to 20°C; Winter: Below freezing |
Accommodation Options |
Guesthouses and lodges at Janki Chatti and Barkot |
Important Festivals |
Yamunotri Opening Ceremony, Diwali, and Akshaya Tritiya |
Mythological Significance |
Believed to be the seat of Goddess Yamuna, sister of Yama (God of Death) |
Trekking Difficulty |
Moderate, suitable for beginners with basic fitness |