Yamunotri Temple is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas and the source seat of the sacred Yamuna River, located in Uttarkashi district at 3,291 meters. Pilgrims traditionally begin the Char Dham Yatra here, paying homage to Goddess Yamuna and cooking rice in the natural boiling sulphur hot springs of Surya Kund.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Uttarkashi
Circuit / Cluster
Char Dham
Primary Deity
Goddess Yamuna
Altitude
3,291 m
(10,797 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
6 km trek from Janki Chatti
Recommended Season
May to June & September to October
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) | Closes: Bhai Dooj (October/November)
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Yamuna Mandir, Kharsali Village
Priesthood Lineage
Uniyal Brahmins of Kharsali
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Yamunotri Temple.
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On-Foot Trek
6 km from Janki Chatti
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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