Facts about Yamunotri

Yamunotri, the source of the River Yamuna, is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage destinations

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Yamunotri is in the Uttarkashi district which is at a height of 3293 metres above sea level

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It is located near to the Indo-China border and is surrounded by mountains on all sides

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The construction of a ropeway from Kharsali to Yamunotri temple has been approved by the government of Uttarakhand

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Best Time to visit Yamunotri Dham are from April to June and September to November depending on opening & closing dates every year

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The best route to reach Yamunotri from Delhi is via Dehradun and Barkot

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The trek to Yamunotri offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, including Bandarpoonch and Kalinda Parvat

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The holy Yamunotri shrine is the source of river Yamuna

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Along the trekking route, there are natural hot springs known as "Kunds.

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Every year thousands of devotees visit Char Dham Yatra which includes darshan at Yamunotri Dham ,Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath Dhams respectively

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The trek to Yamunotri temple from Jankichatti is 6 kms

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