How To Reach Yamunotri

The seat of Hindu goddess Yamuna, Yamunotri is considered to be highly sacred for being an important part of the Chardham circuit. It lies in the Garhwal Himalayan region at an elevation of around 3,200 m above sea level. If you are planning to travel to this highly revered pilgrimage site, you can reach there by air, rail or road. However, rail and road options are advisable. Given below are all the necessary pieces of information that you'll need to reach the holy town of Yamunotri in Uttarakhand.

By Air
Situated at a distance of 210 kms, Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is the closest alternative for tourists to travel to Yamunotri via air. Taxis to the next nearest stop, Hanuman Chatti, are available at the Jolly Grant airport. One can even book a helicopter for a direct flight from the airport to Yamunotri.

By Road
The state of Uttarakhand is well connected by roads to all the major tourist destinations. However, the trek towards the sacred place of Yamunotri commences from Hanuman Chatti. Taxis and buses to Hanuman Chatti run in abundance from Rishikesh, Dehradun, Uttarkashi and Tehri.

By Rail
Being the capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is easily commutable via rail from all the major cities of India. Pilgrimages travelling to Yamunotri can take the rail route as the nearest station is Dehradun. Apart from that, one can also avail rail services till Rishikesh. On reaching Dehradun or Rishikesh, one can travel to Hanuman Chatti in taxis and buses.