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Yamunotri Dham Yatra - 2 Nights / 3 Days

Direction: Rishikesh – Barkot - Jankichatti - Yamunotri

About Temple

It's said that the Yamunotri Shrine is where the Yamuna River begins. It has Bandar Poonch peak's eastern flank on top (3615 meter). Although it is only an additional 1 km up the mountain, the real starting point is a frozen lake of ice and glacier (Champasar-Glacier) on the Kalind Mountain at 4421 metres above sea level. As a result, the sacred site has been situated at its base on the hill.

Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal reconstructed the Goddess Yamuna Temple. That deep reverence, which Yamunotri has for the devout, is further enhanced by the icy cold water of the small Yamuna. The ancient sage Asit Muni lived here as a hermit, according to the star. like the view from the Yamunotri trek, which is dominated by towering peaks and dense forests.

Black marble adorns the figure of Goddess Yamuna. The temple is dedicated to the river Yamuna, who is depicted in the form of a arlands-adorned silver statue.

If you're ever close to a hot springs, you've probably heard of them. This is the most important Kund. Divya Shila, a shila located near Suryakund, is worshipped before offering prayers to the deity. Pilgrims dip rice and potatoes in these hot water springs and tie them in muslin cloth to offer at the shrine. As prasadam, the rice is brought back to the family.

Itinerary

Day 01 Rishikesh to Barkot Elevation : 1352 meter.170 km/ 6 hours.

After Morning Ganga Bath, Having breakfast straight drive to Barkot via Mussoorie, en route will visit Kempty Fall (Suggestible to have your lunch at Kempty fall), Continue Straight drive to Barkot, After reaching to your Hotel, Rest of the day is free to have relax for the next journey ,With having Dinner overnight stay at Barkot.

Barkot – is well-known for its striking natural beauty. Situated at the merging point of Yamuna with tons of rivers. Barkot offer panoramic views of the snowcapped mountain of Bandar Poonch. Among the Char Dham Pilgrimages, Barkot serves as a major rest stop on the way to Yamunotri

Barkot Weather – usually pleasant in summer, the temperature range from 25-30 0 C, winter: The Days are enjoyably cool but during the night temperature gets cold,and ranges from 10 deg to 05 deg.

Day 02 Barkot-Yamunotri-Baktot 36 kilometers by car and 6 kilometers by foot: Elevation : 3293 meter.

Next day after having breakfast, continue to Hanuman Chatti and take local jeep for Janki chatti, from from Janki chatti will start trekking for Yamunotri Ji (Either by hike or by horse at own cost). On entry in Yamunotri Dham “Darshan” of pious “Yamuna ji”. After “Puja” (worship) will drive back to barkot. Will have Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Barkot.

Note - 06 km trek one side From Jankichatti

Yamunotri Weather – During the summer, the high is 18 degrees Celsius and the low is 10 degrees. The days are mildcold but the nights are often cold.

Day 03 Barkot - Rishikesh (170 kms/ 5-6 hrs) Elevation: 340 meter.

After having Morning Breakfast will proceed for Rishikesh on the stop for lunch in Tehri lake,after lunch drive to Rishikesh if time permit to Join Ganga Arti , after Aarti will drop to you Rishikesh Station or Bus Stand for your Next Destination, yatra end here !