Yamunotri Dham

Description

Yamunotri is a part of Char Dham (along with Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath), the four most revered Hindu pilgrimages in the Himalayas. The small mountain hamlet, with the Yamunotri Temple at its centre, attracts thousands of devotees every year and is the commencing point of the Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage (May to October), which proceeds from Yamunotri to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Lodged in a narrow gorge, close to the source of the Yamuna, the Yamunotri Temple is dedicated to Yamuna, the second-most sacred river after the Ganges. A dip in River Yamuna is said to protect one from untimely death. Devotees either walk or ride a palanquin or a pony to reach the temple (around 3,233 m above sea level) from Janki Chatti, a steep trek of about 3 km that takes about 3 hours. Kapat is open now for darshan.


The ideal time to visit April to June and September to November

Pickup Point Haridwar Railway Station, Rishikesh
Departure Time Please arrive by 06:30 AM for a prompt departure at 07:00 AM
Maximum travellers 40
Languages English, Hindi
Includes
  • Accomodation
  • Transportation
  • Professional Guide
  • Entry Fee
Dropping Point
  • Haridwar
  • Rishikesh

Location Map

Tour Timeline

  • 1
    Day 1 : Haridwar to Barkot.

    Early morning drive to Barkot, Barkot is an ideal destination to stay for devotees because it is situated just 45 KM before Yamunotri Dham where you can enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of snow capped Bandar Punch mountains. Check-in at hotel. An overnight stay.

  • 2
    Day 2 : Barkot-Yamunotri-Barkot

    Early morning, after breakfast drive to Janki Chatti, after reaching Janki Chatti start trek to Yamunotri Dham of 6 KM approx. You can also opt for Horse or Doli to reach Yamunotri Dham if you don’t want to go by walk. This trek consists of various lush green valleys which is very pleasant to watch. Yamunotri is the first of the four Char Dhams, this temple is devoted to Goddess Yamuna situated on the left bank of Yamuna river, the temple was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. There is also a hot spring in Yamunotri known as Surya Kund. After taking bath in Surya Kund visit Yamunotri Temple for Darshan and Pooja of Yamuna Ji at Divya Shila, then return to Barkot for overnighty stay.

  • 3
    Day 3 : Barkot to Haridwar

    Early morning, after breakfast drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh which is situated on banks of Ganges river and surrounded by Shivalik range of Himalayas on the three sides. It is said that when Raibhya Rishi did hard atonement and God appeared by the name of Hrishikesh and this area hence firth came to known as Rishikesh. Rishikesh has a number of famous Ashrams and Temples and other local sightseeing spots like Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula, Triveni Ghat, Janki Setu, Neer Water Fall, Patna Waterfall, etc. Rishikesh is also famous for its adventure sports like Rafting, Camping, Bungee Jumping, etc. After local sightseeing drive to Haridwar. End of the yatra.