What is included in the Yamunotri Tour Package from Haridwar?
The package includes private AC cab (Haridwar to Haridwar round trip), 2 nights hotel stay at Barkot, daily breakfast and dinner, toll and parking charges, and driver allowance. Pony, doli, porter, and personal expenses are not included.
How many days does the Yamunotri Dham Yatra take from Haridwar?
A standard Yamunotri Tour Package from Haridwar takes 2 Nights and 3 Days. Day 1 is Haridwar to Barkot, Day 2 is the Yamunotri trek and darshan (6 km each way), and Day 3 is Barkot to Haridwar return.
How far is the Yamunotri Temple trek from Janki Chatti?
The Yamunotri Temple is 6 km from Janki Chatti by foot (12 km return). Yamunotri trekking takes 3 to 4 hours one way at a comfortable pace. The trail is paved with stone steps through dense forest and passes Janki Bai Sulabh on the way. Ponies and dolis are available at Janki Chatti at extra cost for those who prefer not to walk.
Is Yamunotri trekking difficult? What should I carry?
Yamunotri trekking is moderate in difficulty — suitable for most age groups including older pilgrims who are reasonably fit. The 6 km trail from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri temple gains around 900 metres in altitude. Carry warm clothes (temperature drops sharply at the top), comfortable trekking shoes with grip, a water bottle, light snacks, and any personal medication. Start early morning to avoid afternoon crowds and have time for a relaxed Yamunotri darshan.
When does the Yamunotri Temple open and close each year?
Yamunotri Temple opens every year on Akha Teej (April/May) and closes on Diwali (October/November). The exact dates change each year based on the Hindu calendar. The temple remains closed during winter (December to April) due to heavy snowfall.
Can senior citizens do the Yamunotri Yatra?
Yes. Senior citizens can visit Yamunotri with pony or doli (palanquin) service available at Janki Chatti — no need to trek on foot. We recommend booking the Comfort package with an Innova Crysta and planning an early start on the trek day.
What is the cost of the Yamunotri Tour Package from Haridwar?
The Yamunotri Tour Package starts from ₹8,000 per person for a standard 2N/3D package. The exact cost depends on group size, vehicle type (Ertiga, Innova, or Tempo Traveller), and hotel category. Call +91-8057146497 for a personalised quote.
Is the Yamunotri Yatra registration mandatory?
Biometric registration for Char Dham Yatra is managed by the Uttarakhand government and requirements can change each season. Tour Venture India guides all pilgrims through the current registration process — free of charge as part of every package.
What is Surya Kund at Yamunotri?
Surya Kund is a natural boiling hot spring near the Yamunotri Temple (close to 100°C). Pilgrims dip a cloth bag filled with raw rice into the kund to cook it — this cooked rice, known as tapta kund prasad, is offered to Goddess Yamuna at the temple.
Can we combine Yamunotri and Gangotri in one trip?
Yes. Both Yamunotri and Gangotri are in Uttarkashi district, making it easy to plan a combined trip to Yamunotri and Gangotri in a 4N/5D Do Dham Yatra package. From Barkot (Yamunotri base), you continue to Gangotri the next day without backtracking much. Call us for a combined Yamunotri–Gangotri package quote and exact itinerary.
What is the difference between Yamunotri Dham and Yamunotri Temple?
Yamunotri Dham refers to the entire sacred complex — including Yamunotri Temple, Surya Kund hot spring, Divya Shila, and the surrounding pilgrimage zone at 3,291 metres in Uttarkashi. Yamunotri Temple is the main shrine inside the Dham where Yamunotri darshan takes place. During the winter, the deity is moved to Kharsali village — the winter seat of Yamunotri Dham. The Dham opens every year on Akha Teej and closes on Diwali.
What is the distance from Haridwar to Yamunotri?
The road distance from Haridwar to Janki Chatti (trek base for Yamunotri) is approximately 220 km — about 7 to 8 hours by road via Rishikesh, Chamba, Uttarkashi, Dharasu, and Barkot. From Janki Chatti, Yamunotri Temple is a further 6 km trek on foot. No motorable road exists beyond Janki Chatti. Total journey from Haridwar to Yamunotri Temple is roughly 226 km including the trek.
How to reach Yamunotri from Haridwar?
To reach Yamunotri from Haridwar: Step 1 — Drive from Haridwar to Janki Chatti via Rishikesh–Chamba–Uttarkashi–Dharasu–Barkot (220 km, 7–8 hours). Step 2 — Trek 6 km from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri Temple (3–4 hours, altitude 3,291 m). Ponies and dolis are available at Janki Chatti for those who prefer not to trek. Tour Venture India provides private AC cab from Haridwar with an experienced mountain driver.
What is Yamunotri Dham?
Yamunotri Dham is one of the four sacred shrines of the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, India. It is the abode of Goddess Yamuna — the sacred river Yamuna originates near here from the Champasar Glacier at 4,421 metres. The temple is at 3,291 metres in Uttarkashi district. Pilgrims trek 6 km from Janki Chatti for Yamunotri darshan. The Dham is open from Akha Teej (May) to Diwali (October/November) each year.
