Uttarakhand · Pilgrimage
Yamunotri
The westernmost Char Dham shrine, at the source of the Yamuna.
About Yamunotri
Yamunotri temple is reached by a trek of about 6 km from Janki Chatti, with ponies and palkis available. Pilgrims cook rice in the hot water of Surya Kund as prasad.
It is traditionally the first stop on the Char Dham Yatra.
Places to see
- Yamunotri temple
- Surya Kund hot spring
- Divya Shila
- Janki Chatti trek
Weather and best time to visit
Best time: May to June and September to October
Summer (Mar–Jun)
6–20°C
Monsoon (Jul–Sep)
Not advised – slippery trail
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Temple closed
Temperatures are approximate and vary with altitude and year. Mountain roads can close after heavy rain or snow – we check conditions before every trip.
How we take you there
Pickup from Delhi NCR or any city you choose, with an experienced hill driver. Approx. 420 km from Delhi. For this high-altitude route we recommend an SUV or Innova Crysta.
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