Yamunotri Dham Details

30 Apr 2025 to 23 Oct 2025 (tentative)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yamunotri is in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, which is in India. You can get to Janki Chatti and then hike 6 kilometers over the mountains to get to the sacred place of the Yamunotri temple.

The Yamuna River begins at the Yamunotri Temple. Hindus worship it as a goddess. People think the Char Dham pilgrimage cleanses the soul and takes away sin. s.

The best times to go to Yamunotri are from May to June and from September to early November. The weather remains pleasant, the temple is open, and the roads are safer than they are during rainy conditions

It's not too hard to walk from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri, which is roughly 6 miles. The trek features steep pathways, narrow walkways, and high elevations. If you need help, there are ponies, palkis, and pitthus.

Yes, women who are traveling alone or on a pilgrimage can usually be safe in Yamunotri. Many people are present in the area during the yatra season. There are security guards, fellow pilgrims, and friendly locals who ensure that the spiritual journey is safe. e.

In Janki Chatti, you may find simple places to stay, like guesthouses, dharamshalas, and lodges. The facilities are clean, although they aren't particularly excellent. d It's crucial to make reservations in advance during the Char Dham Yatra months to prevent last-minute issues.

Before going into Yamunotri Temple, people pray to Divya Shila. People cook rice in a hot spring called Surya Kund as a present. People also believe that bathing in the holy water purifies them. s.

Yes, but be careful. Renting ponies or palkis is advisable due to the rough and mountainous terrain. If older people and kids bring the right medicines and warm clothes and stay away from busy times, they will be safer.

Bring warm, layered clothes, strong hiking shoes, a raincoat, a flashlight, your medicine, dry snacks, and water bottles that you can use again. The temperature drops quickly, and it could be challenging to get basic supplies at higher altitudes

Yes, there are small restaurants and stalls near Yamunotri and Janki Chatti that offer vegetarian food, tea, and snacks for you to take with you. You should bring extra water and dried food with you on the trip so you can stay hydrated and full of energy.

You should visit the towns of Barkot, Kharsali, Saptarishi Kund, Hanuman Chatti, and Surya Kund. Yamunotri is a wonderful place to go on a pilgrimage and relax in nature because each region has spiritual significance and is quite beautiful.

There is limited medical aid available at Janki Chatti and along the route to Yamunotri. Barkot town is more accessible if you need medical treatment right away. When you travel, it's smart to pack a first-aid kit and some important prescriptions with you.

Yamunotri Opening Date of 2026	Yamunotri Closing Date of 2026
30 Apr 2025	23 Oct 2025 (tentative)

Yamunotri Facts
Area	3 sq kms
Altitude	3235 mts
District	Uttarkashi
State	Uttrakhand
Season	Apr - Oct
Famous for	Pilgrim, Trekking
Pincode	249193
STD Code	01374

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