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YAMUNOTRI:
The Sacred Jewel of the Himalayas
 The
first stopover for the Char Dham Yatra is the westernmost
shrine of Yamunotri in the Garhwal Himalayas. Dedicated to
Goddess Yamuna, it is perched atop a flank of the Bandhar
Poonch Peak (3165 mts. above sea level) and is situated opposite
to Gangotri. The shrine attracts devotees in large numbers
from May to October.
Yamunotri is the source of revered
river Yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying
1 Kms. ahead of the shrine situated at an elevation of 3235
mt. above sea-level. The approach is extremely difficult and
pilgrims therefore offer pooja at the temple itself. The temple
was bulit by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the 19th
century. Yamunotri was the home of an ancient sage Asit Muni.
Major
attractions:
There are hot
springs close to the temple, a bath in them is very refreshing
after a tedious 13 kms. trek from Hanumanchatti or 5 kms.
from Janki Chatti.
Altitude:
3,235
mts.
Climate:
Summer: Cool
during the day and cold at night.
Winter : Snow-
bound. Touching sub-Zero.
Clothing
: Summer : Light
woollens.
Winter : Very
heavy woollens.
Languages : Hindi,
Garhwali and English.
Eating Out : Only
local eating houses (dhabas) are available. Non-vegetarian
food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited in Yamunotri.
Accessibility
Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant.
Nearest railhead is at Rishikesh.
The road to Yamunotri diverts from Rishikesh - Gangotri road
at Dharasu. Important road distances : Hanumanchatti 13 km;
Dharasu 107 km; Tehri 149 km the roadhead for Yamunotri is connected by bus services
of Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyavstha Samiti to Rishikesh,
Haridwar and other major centres in the region.
Rishikesh to Yamunotri 222 km.via Narendranagar
16 km., Chama 46 km., Brahmkhal 15 km, Barkot 40
km, Syanachatti 27 km,
Hanumanchatti 6 km., Phoolchatti 5 km.,
Jankichatti 3 km., and Yamunotri 6 km.
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