Excursion near Yamnotri !

Altitude : 3165 mtr.
Area : 1 sq. km.
Climate : Winter : Sep. to Nov. cold during the day and cold at night 
Summer : May - Aug. Cool during the day and cold at night.
Rainfall : 1.265 mm.
Best season : May to Oct. except monsoon 
Clothing : Light woolens in summer Heavy woolens in winter 
Language : Hindi, Garhwali and English 

 Yamunotri is the source of the revered river yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. Pilgrims do not frequently visit the source of the river as it is not easily accessible.

  History of Yamnotri     Site & Excursion Near Yamnotri     Yamnotri Dham Tour   Yamnotri DoDham Tour 

Prime Sites :-

Lakhamandal 
Pass Kempty falls 75 kms. On the Mussoorie - Yammnotri road lies Lakhamandal. Legend has is that the Kaurvas made a shelter house and conspired to bum the Pandavas alive here.

Surya Kund
One of the important thermal springs known for its very high temperature of 190 f. Pilgrims cook rice and potatoes here to offer to deity in the temple.

Divya Shila
A huge rock pillar venerated before entering the Yamunotri Temple.
Excursions

Jankichatti (6 Kms).
The theral springs here offer a spectacular sight and a refreshing bath for the pilgrims.

Hanumanchatti (14 Kms.)
The confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna river forms the starting point for the scenic Dodi Tal trek. (Rishikesh - Barkot - Hanumanchatti - Yamunotri - hanumanchatti - Darvatop - Dodital - Agora - Uttarkashi - Rishikesh). Porters. Ponies and Palanquines are available for the journey to Yamunotri. Their rates are fixed by District Magistrate before the start of every Yatra season.

Sayanachatti (18 Kms.)
A scenic spot along the bank of river yamuna that makes a lovely sight enrouted the trek up to Yamunotri.

Chamba (158 Kms)
A sylvan spot on way to Tehri that offers an excellent view of the Himalayan peaks. Situated at an altitude of 1,676 mts. Above sea level, Chamba is an ideal summer retreat.

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