Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Main God
Goddess Yamuna
Timings
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Uttarkashi
Type
CHAR DHAM
Begin the 6 km trek from Janki Chatti early morning. The trail passes through dense forests and alpine meadows with views of Bandarpunch peak. Rest stops with tea and snacks are available. Ponies and palki are alternatives.
Before entering the temple, visit Surya Kund - a natural boiling hot water spring. Pilgrims tie rice and potatoes in muslin cloth and dip them in the hot spring to cook. This cooked food is offered as prasad to Goddess Yamuna.
Near the temple, take a dip or wash in the warm waters at the Divya Shila (sacred rock) area. The water here is naturally warm from the thermal springs, making it comfortable despite the cold altitude.
Enter the small wooden temple built in 1839 by Maharaja of Tehri. View the black marble idol of Goddess Yamuna. The temple is small and darshan is usually quick. Offer the prasad cooked at Surya Kund.
Yamunotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 249193
By Bus
GMOU buses from Rishikesh and Haridwar to Hanuman Chatti. Shared taxis from Barkot (49 km) to Janki Chatti. Last motorable point is Janki Chatti.
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (285 km to Janki Chatti). Helicopter services from Dehradun available during season.
By Rail
Rishikesh Railway Station (260 km) and Dehradun Railway Station (280 km) are the nearest stations.
trekInfo
6 km trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri (2-3 hours uphill, 1.5-2 hours downhill). Well-maintained trail with rest stops and tea stalls. Ponies (INR 1,500-2,500) and doli/palki (INR 3,000-7,000) available. The trek is moderate with steady incline through alpine meadows.
Local Transport
Shared jeeps from Barkot to Janki Chatti. From Janki Chatti, 6 km trek to temple. Ponies and dolis available.
The personification of the Yamuna river, daughter of Surya and sister of Yama.
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