About Yamunotri
Where the Sacred Yamuna Begins
Cradled in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, Yamunotri is the revered source of the holy Yamuna River and one of the four vital sites of the Char Dham Yatra. At an altitude of 3,293 meters (10,804 feet), this tranquil yet powerful place is more than a pilgrimage—it is a journey of devotion, purity, and awe-inspiring natural beauty.
Temple of the Divine Goddess Yamuna
Dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, daughter of the Sun God Surya and sister to Yama, the god of death, the Yamunotri Temple invites seekers to cleanse their sins and receive divine protection from untimely demise.
- Originally built in the 19th century by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur
- Reconstructed multiple times after natural disasters, standing resilient like the faith it embodies
- Open to pilgrims during the summer months (May to November)
A Trek Worth Every Step
To reach Yamunotri is to walk through heaven itself.
- Begin your 6 km trek from Janki Chatti
- Pass glacial rivers, dense pine forests, and thermal springs
- The air grows purer with every step as the Himalayan peaks rise around you
Rituals Rooted in Nature
Yamunotri is rich with unique spiritual traditions:
- Cook rice tied in cloth in the Surya Kund hot spring, which is offered as prasad
- Take a holy dip in Yamuna’s icy waters—a sacred act believed to absolve lifetimes of sins
- Bask in the raw, untouched energy of the Himalayas, where mythology meets the elements
Why Visit Yamunotri?
- To begin the Char Dham Yatra on a note of sacred renewal
- To witness nature’s majesty in its most pristine and spiritual form
- To connect deeply with India’s ancient traditions and Goddess Yamuna’s blessings
