Yamunotriयमुनोत्री
The Yamuna temple at 3,293 metres, the first Chota Char Dham stop. A 6 km walk up.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereUttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Garhwal Himalaya
Garhwal Himalaya
Best time to visit10 May to 30 June and 15 September to 31 October
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyModerate
Height3293 m above sea level
Time needed1 day
Base and nearbyJanki Chatti, Uttarkashi
EntryFree · registration needed · pony and palki available
ClosuresUsually closed 12 November to 18 April. The temple closes after Bhai Dooj and opens again around Akshaya Tritiya. The goddess is worshipped at Kharsali in winter.
About Yamunotri
The source temple of the Yamuna, the first of the Chota Char Dham, at 3,293 metres, reached by a walk of about 6 km from Janki Chatti, steep in parts, or by pony or palki. Pilgrims cook rice in the hot spring of Surya Kund and take it as prasad. The temple opens around Akshaya Tritiya and closes after Bhai Dooj, and in winter the goddess is worshipped at Kharsali.
What to see and do
- Temple of the goddess Yamuna
- Surya Kund hot spring
- 6 km walk from Janki Chatti
- Divya Shila
- Kharsali village, the winter seat
Part of The Himalaya.
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