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Yamunotri
Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna. The Yamunotri
shrine stands on the western flank of the Bandarpunch peak (20,731
ft). The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna.The source of
the river Yamuna is the Champasar Glacier near Yamunotri.
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Though it is very difficult to reach the exact source of
the holy river, pilgrims flock to the shrine
which is open from May to November.
Legend has it that a sage, Asit Muni, used
to reside at this secluded spot. The hot
springs, here, are also an attraction. The
trail winds through rugged mountains and dense
forests. Porters and palanquins are available on hire. |
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The Yamunotri Shrine and the source of the River Yamuna
are situated opposite to Gangotri. The road bifurcates and goes on to Yamunotri
from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh and
Uttarkashi. Yamunotri can also be visited via Mussoorie and Barkot.
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Situated at an elevation of 3235 metres above sea-level, the shrine
of Yamunotri is one of the four dhams (pilgrimage sites) of
Uttarakhand. The source of the Yamuna lies about 1 km. further ahead at
an altitude of about 4421 metres. The approach is extre- mely difficult
and pilgrims therefore offer pooja at the temple, itself. |
There are hot springs close to the temple. A bath there is very refreshing
after the tedious 13 kms. trek from Hanumanchatti or 5 kms from Jhanki
Chatti.
Accessibility
| Air
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Jolly Grant, Dehradun is the nearest airport for Yamunotri.
Efforts are on to set up helicopter flights to Yamunotri from here. When
these become available, Garhwal Himalayas.com will be the first to let
you know. Occasionally, however, people do charter helicopters from Delhi
to make the trip to the CharDhams. |
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Rail
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Rishikesh/ Haridwar is the nearest railhead for going to Yamunotri. Rail
connections and reservations are easily available from anywhere in India. |
| Road
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Connections exist to Garhwal, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun.
Some important road distances are : Dharasu - 107 kms., Tehri 149
kms. Rishikesh viaNarendranagar - 222 Kms. |
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Accommodation
There
are number of guest houses , Ashrams and
Dharamshalas in this place.
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