Located at an impressive altitude of 3293 meters from the sea level, Yamunotri lies next to the Indo Chinese border. It is famously known to be the origin of the much revered Yamuna river. The river Yamuna rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas. It flows parallel to the Ganga and as a right bank tributary, meets the Ganga at Allahabad. The Ghaghara, the Gandak and the Kosi rise in the Nepal Himalaya.
This sacred home of sage Asti is surrounded by undulating peaks, Himalayan glaciers and thermal springs. Hindu mythologies hail Yamuna as the sister of Yama- the God of Death, and it is believed that a bath in Yamuna can make death painless. It appeals to all sorts of tourist from the pilgrims, to the ones in search of a romantic destination as well as adventure enthusiasts who are sure to find abundance of thrill and excitement in its grand and awe inspiring sceneries, given the location.
May-June and September-November are the best months to visit Yamunotri. Yamunotri is cold all across the calendar, while winters making most activities difficult. Visiting the area during festivals Basant Panchami, Phool Devi etc. will let you witness a more colourful and joyful side of Yamunotri.
Many myths are associated with this historically important place known as Yamunotri. One of the myths relays the story of a sage who used to take a bath both in the rivers Ganga and Yamuna. After a point, due to his age, he could not travel to the river Ganga for a bath daily. Then, to allow him to continue his tradition, a stream of the river Ganga appeared just opposite the river Yamuna. It is also said that the Goddess Yamuna, is the daughter of the Sun God (Surya), and the Goddess of Consciousness (Saranyu), with her brother being the Death God (Yama). Hence, people in large numbers throng over to the Yamunotri temple, and take a bath in the river Yamuna, as they believe that they will at once receive the blessings of all of the Gods, and by taking a holy dip in the river, they will wash away all of their sins. According to another myth, Saranyu (Yamuna’s mother), would never be able to make an eye contact with her handsome husband (Surya), as a result of which the Yamuna turned out to be quite “frivolous”. Tehri Naresh, King Sudarshan Shah, in the year 1839, got the Yamunotri temple constructed. Substantial damage was delivered upon this temple, as a result of an earthquake. Maharani Gularia then took up the initiative of the reconstruction of this temple.
How to Reach
By Flight
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Yamunotri situated at a distance of 210kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Hanuman Chatti is directly not connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Hanuman Chatti
By Train
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. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Hanuman Chatti is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh and Dehradun. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi and Barkot and many other destinations to Hanuman Chatti.
By Road
Yamunotri is directly not connected with motorable roads and the trek commences from Hanuman Chatti. Hanuman Chatti is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Rishikesh are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Hanuman Chatti are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Barkot etc.
Places To Visit In and Near Yamnotri
This sacred home of sage Asti is surrounded by undulating peaks, Himalayan glaciers and thermal springs. Hindu mythologies hail Yamuna as the sister of Yama- the God of Death, and it is believed that a bath in Yamuna can make death painless. It appeals to all sorts of tourist from the pilgrims, to the ones in search of a romantic destination as well as adventure enthusiasts who are sure to find abundance of thrill and excitement in its grand and awe inspiring sceneries, given the location.
May-June and September-November are the best months to visit Yamunotri. Yamunotri is cold all across the calendar, while winters making most activities difficult. Visiting the area during festivals Basant Panchami, Phool Devi etc. will let you witness a more colourful and joyful side of Yamunotri.
Many myths are associated with this historically important place known as Yamunotri. One of the myths relays the story of a sage who used to take a bath both in the rivers Ganga and Yamuna. After a point, due to his age, he could not travel to the river Ganga for a bath daily. Then, to allow him to continue his tradition, a stream of the river Ganga appeared just opposite the river Yamuna. It is also said that the Goddess Yamuna, is the daughter of the Sun God (Surya), and the Goddess of Consciousness (Saranyu), with her brother being the Death God (Yama). Hence, people in large numbers throng over to the Yamunotri temple, and take a bath in the river Yamuna, as they believe that they will at once receive the blessings of all of the Gods, and by taking a holy dip in the river, they will wash away all of their sins. According to another myth, Saranyu (Yamuna’s mother), would never be able to make an eye contact with her handsome husband (Surya), as a result of which the Yamuna turned out to be quite “frivolous”. Tehri Naresh, King Sudarshan Shah, in the year 1839, got the Yamunotri temple constructed. Substantial damage was delivered upon this temple, as a result of an earthquake. Maharani Gularia then took up the initiative of the reconstruction of this temple.
How to Reach
By Flight
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Yamunotri situated at a distance of 210kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Hanuman Chatti is directly not connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Hanuman Chatti
By Train
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. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Hanuman Chatti is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh and Dehradun. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi and Barkot and many other destinations to Hanuman Chatti.
By Road
Yamunotri is directly not connected with motorable roads and the trek commences from Hanuman Chatti. Hanuman Chatti is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand state. Buses to Rishikesh are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Hanuman Chatti are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand state like Rishikesh, Dehradun, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Barkot etc.
Places To Visit In and Near Yamnotri
- Surya Kund
- Divya Shila
- Sapt Rishi Kund
- Hanuman Chatti
- Janki Chatti
- Kharsali
- Barkot
- Dodital
- Dayara Bugyal
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Char Dham Yatra
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Do Dham Yatra (Gangotri Yamnotri)
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