Yamunotri temple, dedicated to the goddess Yamuna, is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand state in INDIA at an elevation of 3,165 meters above sea level. Yamunotri is the first destination on the traditional pilgrim route and one of the Char Dhams (literally four pilgrimages) in Dev Bhoomi, Uttarakhand.
Yamunotri is the first destination on the traditional pilgrim route and one of the Char Dhams (literally four pilgrimages) in Dev Bhoomi, Uttarakhand.
Yamunotri serves as the starting point for the Char Dham Yatra (Religious journey), drawing thousands of religious devotees and tourists each year.
Yamunotri temple, dedicated to the goddess Yamuna, is located in the Uttarkashi district at an elevation of 3,165 meters above sea level.
The temple is located one kilometer from the Yamunotri temple on the banks of the sacred Yamuna River, which emerges from the Champasar Glacier at 4,421 meters above sea level.
Devotees boil rice and potatoes wrapped in cloth and dip them in the hot water at the nearby Yamunotri temple's hot spring. The boiled rice and potato are offered to the god as Prasad.
Yamunotri is the home of the ancient sage Asit Muni, according to Hindu legend. The pilgrims can enjoy a breath-taking view of the Himalayas, stunning landscapes and eternal peace at the remote location of Yamunotri.
Departure | Haridwar | |||||||
Departure Time | Approximately 8.00AM | |||||||
Age Restriction | Must be 10+ |
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Haridwar to Guptkashi / Rampur Night Stay
Treaking (Helicopter /Horse /Pony)
Back to Guptkashi / Rampur Night Stay
Back to Haridwar via Rudraprayag Deoprayag.
Tourists need to either trek through a paved path from Gaurikund to temple or you can also sit on the horse back and reach temple.