Is Yamunotri open now?
5 Oct 2021:Yamunotri Temple is now open for everyone. You can visit the temple without registration.
How can I reach Yamunotri?
By Rail: The nearest railway stations to Yamunotri are Rishikesh and Dehradun. Dehradun railway station is situated 175kms from Yamunotri and Rishikesh railway station is situated 200kms before Yamunotri on NH58. Rishikesh and Dehradun are well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India.
How long is Yamunotri Trek?
The trek of around 7 km is easy with several halts and you can easily reach Yamunotri at around 1 pm. You can have your lunch at Yamunotri and or head to the temple for prayers. At Yamunotri, devotees pray at Surya Kund, a natural hot water spring named after the Sun God, who is said to be the father of River Yamuna.
Where is Yamunotri situated?
Uttarkashi district
Yamunotri Temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,291 metres (10,797 ft) in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and has a black marble idol of the goddess.
Is Yamunotri trek difficult?
I was blessed to trek the 6 kms steep route to Yamunotri Temple and had an early darshan. There is a hot pond near the temple where you can get a dip and your prasadam rice boiled. You get ponies, dandi and pitthu if you are unable to trek.
Is Yamunotri difficult?
You can also take dooly or you can go by foot. After climbing about two hours on a very hard, almost straight inclined narrow hills,we have reached Yamunotri Temple. There is two hot water kund one for men and other for women.
Which is the best way to travel to Yamunotri?
The best route to visit Yamunotri is via Dehardun and Barkot. Just in case you are coming from Haridwar-Rishikesh then the road to Yamunotri diverts from Dharasu bifurcation point. Yamunotri is Well connected to Haridwar, Dehradun, Chamba, Tehri, Barkot, Hanuman Chatti and Janki Chatti.
Which is the most important shrine of Yamunotri?
The shrine of Yamunotri is situated at an altitude of about 3185 mts is a point of paramount religious importance for Hindus and an essential pilgrimage. Yamunotri is famous for its thermal springs and glaciers is a part of famous Char Dham Yatra. Yamunotri is the source of Yamuna river.
How long is the trek from jankichatti to Yamunotri?
The trek to Yamunotri temple from Jankichatti is a 6kms trek and is facilitated with amenities like water points, benches, and resting spots along the routes. You can have tea in the small tea stalls along the way. It will take around 2-3hrs to reach Yamunotri temple.
Is the Yamunotri part of Char Dham?
Yamunotri is a part of Char Dham (along with Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath), the four most revered Hindu pilgrimages in the Himalayas.