Holy Dham Shrine
Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand
Yamunotri Dham Travel & Pilgrimage Guide
First Dham of the Sacred Himalayan Circuit
Elevation
3,291 meters (10,797 ft)
Best Season
May to June & September to October
Nearest Station
Rishikesh (220 km)
From Rishikesh
220 km road to Janki Chatti + 6 km trek to shrine
About Yamunotri Dham
The pilgrimage begins traditionally at Yamunotri, the seat of Goddess Yamuna and daughter of Surya Dev.
Essential Pilgrim Advisory & Tips
Boil rice in muslin cloth inside Surya Kund hot spring as sacred prasad. Ponies and palkis are readily available at Janki Chatti.
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