Yumnotri:
The shrine of Yamunotri, situated at an elevation of about 3,235
mt is a point
of paramount religious importance for Hindus and an essential
pilgrimage.
Situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri, the road
bifurcates from a
place called Dharasu, somewhere between Rishikesh-
Uttarkashi and goes on to Yamunotri. The shrine can
also be visited via Mussoorie and Barkot.
The shrine of Yamunotri, source of river Yamuna is situated in
the direction opposite to Gangotri and the road bifurcates and
goes to Yamunotri from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh -
Uttarkashi.
Another 55 km away is Barkot, affording a fabulous view of the
Banderpunch Range. Barkot is also approachable by road directly
from Delhi (334 km ) via Saharanpur, Harbartpur, Nainbagh and
Naugaon.8 km from Barkot is Gangani, a place of pilgrimage, on
the left bank of Yamuna.
The holy tank here is called Gangayan Kund. Water from the tank
is taken for puja purposes to the opposite village of Than,
housing the imposing temple of Rishi Jamdagni. 2 kms. from
Gangani is Kharadi a place known for its roaring waterfall.
The motorable road continues till Jankichatti via Syanachatti,
Ranachatti and Hanumanchatti, 50 km from Barkot. From
Jankichatti its is a 5 km trek to yamunotri for which
ponies,dandies and kandies (baskets for carrying children) are
also available.
The temple of Yamunotri falls on the left bank and was
originally constructed by Maharaj Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal.
Near the temple are three hot springs. The most important, Surya
Kund, is a tank full of boiling water into which rice and
potatoes are dipped to be cooked and taken as “prasad”.
Near the Kund, a rock slab, the “Divya Shila” is worshipped
before puja is offered to the black marble idol of Yamuna. The
shrine of Yamunotri is one of the "four dhams" of Uttarakhand.
The source of Yamuna lies above 1 km. ahead at an altitude of
about 4421 meters. The approach is extremely difficult and
pilgrims therefore offer puja at the temple itself.Pilgrims can
find accommodation in the houses belonging to the "Pandas" or
the sole Dharamshala.
On the way one can stay at Janaki Chatti 8 kms. from Hanuman
Chatti. There are tourist bangalow, PWD and Forest Rest Houses
and Dharamshalas.
General Information
Altitude:
3,235 mt.
Climate
Summer:
Cool during the day and cold at night.
Winter:
Snow-bound.Touching sub-zero.
Clothing
Summer:
Light Woollens.
Winter:
Very Heavy Woollens.
Language:
Hindi,Garhwali & English.
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