ABOUT YAMUNOTRI:

• The mythological source of river Yamuna is the first stopover for the Char Dham Yatra.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehra Dun (DED), 196 kms away from Yamunotri town.
• Rail: Dehra Dun Railway Station, Dehra Dun, 172 kms away from Yamunotri town. Rishikesh Railway Station, Rishikesh, 219 kms away from Yamunotri town.
• Road: Well connected by road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

For more information visit  https://uttarakhandtourism.gov.in/destination/yamunotri

ATTRACTIONS OF YAMUNOTRI

Yamunotri Temple:

• Temple of Goddess Yamuna was built in 19^th century by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur.
• It is set at an altitude of 3,235 metres and is dominated by the towering Banderpoonch Mountain (6,316 metre).
• Temple remains closed from November to April/ May.

Divya Shila:

• Rock pillar is worshipped before entering the Yamunotri.

Surya Kund:

• Hot spring here is formed due to volcanic heat.
• Blistering water immediately cooks potatoes and rice tied loosely in a piece of cloth.

Sapta Rishi Kund:

• It is the original source of river Yamuna.
• To trek upto here is a true test of endurance.

ATTRACTIONS AROUND YAMUNOTRI

Jankichatti:

• 5 kms away from Yamunotri town and it is a hot springs.

Hanumanchatti:

• 13 kms away from Yamunotri town.
• Confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna Rivers.

Sayanachatti:

• 18 kms away from Yamunotri town.
• Scenic spot on the banks of river Yamuna.