Places To Visit In Yamunotri

Located at a height of 3290 meters above sea level in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, the Yamunotri Dham is the first holy destination of the Chardham Yatra. This Dham is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, who is deemed to be the daughter of the Sun God, Surya Dev. The main shrine lies in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas, but the actual source of river Yamuna, Sapt Rishi Kund (a frozen lake of ice and glacier) is located on the Kalindi Mountain at a height of 4,421 meters above sea level. From the Kalindi Parvat the river flows down to the Bandar Poonch range, which is embellished by wild blooms.

Yamunotri Temple
The main attraction at Yamunotri is the temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal Sulphur springs, almost 7 km away at Jankichatti. The trudge from Hanuman Chatti to Yamunotri is very pleasing with striking visions of number of cascades.

Saptarishi Kund
Saptarishi Kund is regarded as the origin of Yamuna River. At an altitude of 4421 meters, Saptarishi Kund is regarded as the origin of Yamuna River. With its murky bluish waters, pebbly banks and the rare display of Brahama lotus, Saptarshi Kund beholds delightful scenery. Before you venture your trip to Saptarsi Kund, it is necessary that you should familiarize with the climatic conditions of this region by staying a day at Yamunotri.

Surya Kund
There are a number of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple which flows into numerous pools. The most important of these is Surya Kund.

Divya Shila
It is a powerful rock pillar located near the Surya Kund at Yamunotri, Divya Shila presents a ethereal feeling to the devotees. It is conventional that all the devotees should make poojas here at Divya Shila before they enter Yamunotri.

HanumanChatti
13 km from Yamunotri, the confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers,from where the trek to Dodi Tal (3,307mt)starts. A six hours climb through the lustrous meadows and the woody hills enjoying the aromatic fragrance of the Himalayan shrubs provides one with sheer amusement.

Kharsali
Kharsali presents exciting surroundings and lovely ambiance to the picnickers. A quaint with lots of thermal springs and pretty cascades, Kharsali is one of the most renowned tourist location in this region. A mind-blowing meadow where Oak and conifers trees surrounds the environ, Kharsali presents natures beauty at its zenith.

Barkot
It is a small town located on the way to Yamunotri, just 49 kilometers away from Yamunotri. Barkot have one of the ancient temple and ideal for meditation.