Yamunotri Dham Yatra

Yamunotri is one of the eminent pilgrimage destinations of India and the first stop-over for the Char Dham Yatra. The temple is about ten kilometres trek from the town of Hanuman Chatti, with a break in Janaki Chatti. It is surrounded by mountains on all the sides and is very close to Indo-China border.

Yamunotri Temple

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. Located at an altitude of 3,235 metres (10,614 ft) in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand. Due to extreme weather conditions, the construction of the temple was destroyed, so the present temple was rebuilt by some unknown person. The original temple was built by Maharani Guleria of Jaipur two centuries ago.

Its real source is a frozen lake of ice, Saptarishi Kund and Champasar Glacier located on the Kalind Mountain at an altitude of 4,421 metres above sea level, approximately a kilometre from the Sulphur springs. Since the route to the glacier is very difficult and almost unapproachable for common pilgrims, the shrine has been located on the foot of the hill for the pilgrims to offer puja at the temple itself.

Inside Yamunotri Temple

The deity of goddess Yamuna is made up of black marble. There are hot water springs close to the mountain. Surya Kund is the most important Kund. Near to it, is a Shila called Divya Shila, which is worshipped before puja is offered to the deity or before devotees enter the temple. Devotees prepare rice and potatoes, tied in muslin cloth, to offer at the shrine by dipping them in these hot water springs. Rice so cooked is taken back home in the form of Prasad.

Yamunotri Temple Opening and Closing Timings

Yamunotri Temple opening time for pilgrims: 6:00 AM Daily
Yamunotri Temple closing time for pilgrims: 8:00 PM Daily
Yamunotri Temple Aarti Perform Timings
Morning Aarti: 6:30 AM Daily
Evening Aarti: 7:30 PM Daily

Puja Performed in Yamunotri

There are various pujas perform in Yamunotri temple for goddess Yamuna. Mangal Aarti perform in morning while Shayan Aarti perform in evening time daily. Pujas perform by pujaris who are the administrator of this place and had religious rites for worship in temple.

Location of Yamunotri

The Yamuntori temple lies at the distance of 13 Km from Hanuman Chatti, 6 km walking distance from Janki chatti. It can be reached on foot or on a pony from Janaki Chatti. Yamunotri temple located 46 km from barkot, 21 km from Sayana Chatti, 236 km from Rishikesh, 278 km from Dehradun, and 176 km from Chamba.
If you ride on a pony, it will take around two and a half hours to reach Yamunotri. During bad weather, buses generally don reach Janaki Chatti and one has to get down at a place called Sayana Chatti. From Sayana Chatti, regular Jeep services to Janaki Chatti are available at reasonable prices.

Festivals Celebrated in Yamunotri

In January and February Basant Panchami is most celebrated festival of Yamunotri area. While Phool Devi Mela celebrated in month of March and Olgia in August month.

How To Reach Yamunotri

By Air: Jolly Grant, Dehradun is the nearest airport for Yamunotri.

By Train: Rishikesh is only nearest railway station from Yamunotri. After reaching Rishikesh railway station you can opt any private vehicles or bus to reach Yamunotri temple. Shared vehicles are also available from Haridwar railway station to reach Yamunotri. Dehradun, Kotdwar and Kathgodam are another nearest railway stations to reach yamuntori.

By Road: Dehradun and Barkot is the best route to reach Yamunotri. Hanuman Chatti, Janki Chatti, Sayana Chatti, Haridwar, Chamba and Tehri has well connected bus/private vehicles route to Yamunotri.

Yamunotri Distance Chart from Top Locations

• Janki chatti to Yamunotri: 6 Kms
• Hanumanchatti to Yamunotri: 13 Kms
• Sayana Chatti to Yamunotri: 21 Kms
• Barkot to Yamunotri: 46 Kms
• Dharasu to Yamunotri: 107 Kms
• Tehri to Yamunotri: 149 Kms
• Chamba to Yamunotri: 176 Kms
• Rishikesh to Yamunotri: 236 Kms
• Dehradun to Yamunotri: 278 Kms
• Chandigarh to Yamunotri: 394 Kms
• Delhi to Yamunotri: 419 Kms
• Nagpur to Yamunotri: 1470 Kms
• Mumbai to Yamunotri: 1795 Kms
• Bangalore to Yamunotri: 2533 Kms

Yamunotri Weather Updates

14 to 20 degree Celsius is the average maximum temperature all around the year while minimum temperature goes down below to Zero degree Celsius.

Latest (Current) Hanuman Chatti Weather Forecast (Near Yamunotri)

Yamunotri in Summers: Yamunotri weather is always pleasant in summer season. The maximum temperature in summer season is not max to 20 degree Celsius. This is the best season for pilgrims to travel Yamuntori.

Yamunotri in Monsoons: Monsoon season is very hectic for Yamunotri pilgrims. Due to heavy rain fall from July to August many landslides happen in this duration. We suggest pilgrims to avoid Yamunotri Dham Yatra during this season. Especially between July to August month.

Yamunotri in Winters: Winter season is very cold for Yamunotri, while minimum temperature goes down below zero degree Celsius. Yamunotri temple is closed from end of November till mid-March for pilgrims due to heavy snowfall. During these month pro-trekkers and mountaineers can enjoy trekking near Yamunotri.

Best Time to Visit Yamunotri Temple

Yamunotri temple door opens during Chardham Yatra. Chardham Yatra start from mid of April. April to June and September to November is the best time to visit Yamunotri temple.

Month-wise Yamunotri Weather Details

Yamunotri In April: Yamunotri temple door opens mid of April during Chardham Yatra. The weather is pleasant in this month to travel Yamunotri.

Yamunotri in May: Best month to visit Yamunotri temple and sightseeing. Yamunotri Dham Yatra start in this month.

Yamunotri in June: June is also best month to visit Yamunotri. In this month season is pleasant for every pilgrims.

Yamunotri in July: Rain fall start in this month but day time is clear to visit Yamunotri temple and sightseeing. Due to rain fall unexpected landslides happens. So we suggest pilgrims to avoid travel during rain.

Yamunotri in August: Almost august month is rainy season. Unexpected landslides happen due to rain fall in this area. Weather is warm in this month for Yamunotri Dham Yatra.

Yamunotri in September: Again September month is pleasant for Yamunotri Dham Yatra. Day is normal but nights are moderately clod. This month is ideal for Yamunotri Dham Yatra and sightseeing.

Yamunotri in October: Winter season start in October and nights are very cold. This month is also best time to visit Yamunotri Dham.

Yamunotri in November, December, January, February and March: Yamunotri Dham Yatra is closed during these months. These month are extremely cold due to heavy snowfall. Yamunotri temple doors are closed from mid of November to end of march month.

Trekking Nearby Yamunotri Area

Yamunotri is one of the destination from char Dham. Beside Yamunotri Dham Yatra peoples can enjoy some adventures trips near Yamunotri. You can also reach Yamunotri temple trekking from Dehradun through Yamuna Bridge and Barkot or via Rishikesh.
The Dodi Tak trek, trek from Hanuman Chatti to Phul Chatti and trek from Janki Chatti to Kharsali are popular trek near Yamunotri area.

Places to Visit Nearby Yamunotri

There are various place to see nearby Yamunotri except Yamunotri temple. Saptarishi Kund, Surya Kund, Divya Shila, Hamuman Chatti, Janki Chaatti, Phul Chatti, Kharsali, Barkot And Chamba.

Yamunotri Temple: Yamunotri is one of the Char Dham and is also the first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit. Thousands of tourist visit to Yamunotri temple of Goddess Yamuna from April to October. Yamunotri Temple was constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.

Saptarishi Kund: Saptarishi kund is situated 10 km from Yamunotri temple. Saptarishi kund regarded as the original source of Yamuna River.

Surya Kund: There are many natural thermal springs in Yamunotri of which Surya Kund is renowned. The water of Surya Kund has a surprising temperature of 1900F. Pilgrims tie potatoes and rice to cook it by immersing it under water of Surya Kund. After cooking it is served as Prasad.

Divya Shila: Divya Shilla is a rock pillar which is worshipped before entering the divine Yamunotri temple. This rock pillar located near the Surya Kund.

Hanuman Chatti: It is the commencement point of the trek to two popular destinations Yamunotri and Dodi Tal. Yamunotri is situated 13km from Hanuman Chatti which has to be covered by foot or on ponies. Jeeps are also available upto Janki Chatti which is 6km from Hanuman Chatti. Hanuman Chatti is the confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna River. You can purchase food items and raincoats from Hanuman Chatti.

Janki Chatti: It is the midpoint of the trek to Yamunotri which is accessible by jeeps. Janki Chatti is situated 7kms before Yamunotri and this place is popular for thermal springs.

Kharsali: Kharshali is the one of the tourist location nearby the Yamunotri. You can find many natural thermal springs here.

Barkot: Barkot Situated at an elevation of 1,220 meters above sea level, Barkot is one of the popular destinations situated in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. The district is a part of Garhwal division. The Barkot city is surrounded on the north by the Dehradun district, on the northeast by Tibet, on the east by Chamoli, on the southeast by the Rudraprayag district and on the south by Tehri Garhwal district.

Chamba: Chamba is home to many ancient temples, renowned for their marvellous architecture and spiritual essence. Boating and horseback riding are favoured activities of the visitors in Chamba.

Yamunotri Dham Yatra Latest Updates 2020

Yamunotri Dham Yatra Important Dates If you are planning to visit Yamunotri Dham Yatra during 2020, then checkout the following pages for latest updates

Yamunotri Dham Yatra will be open on 30 April 2020 (Akshay Tritiya).