What is the route for Char Dham Yatra?
The Chota Char Dham route covers the span of Yamunotri-Gangotri-Kedarnath-Badrinath. If you wish to undertake a road trip to the holy sites, then a route map from Delhi will follow the course of Delhi-Haridwar-Barkot-Yamunotri-Uttarkashi-Gangotri-Guptakashi-Kedarnath-Badrinath-Rishikesh-Delhi.
Where Yamunotri is situated?
Uttarkashi district
Yamunotri Temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,291 metres (10,797 ft) in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It’s Just 129 km from Uttarkashi, the main district headquarter. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and has a black marble idol of the goddess.
How can I reach Yamunotri?
By Rail: The nearest railway stations to Yamunotri are Rishikesh and Dehradun. Dehradun railway station is situated 175kms from Yamunotri and Rishikesh railway station is situated 200kms before Yamunotri on NH58. Rishikesh and Dehradun are well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India.
Where is Gangotri and Yamunotri?
Uttarakhand
Among the countless religious sites and circuits that devotees visit in Uttarakhand, one of the most prominent is the Char Dham Yatra. This Yatra or pilgrimage is a tour of four holy sites – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – nestled high up in the Himalayas.
Why is Yamunotri famous?
It is the source of River Yamuna and the abode of Goddess Yamuna. Famous for its thermal springs and glaciers, Yamunotri is located in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. Yamuna originates from the Champasar Glacier, which is located below Banderpoonch peak.
How much we have to walk for Yamunotri?
The trek of around 7 kms is easy with several halts and you can easily reach Yamunotri at around 1 pm. You can have your lunch at Yamunotri and or head to the temple for prayers. At Yamunotri, devotees pray at Surya Kund, a natural hot water spring named after the Sun God, who is said to be the father of River Yamuna.
Which Dham is difficult?
Yamunotri is the first of the four dhams and definitely the toughest. Although, its located at a lower elevations than the other dhams, the narrow and crowded pathway make it challenging and tough to reach the temple.
Which is difficult Gangotri or Yamunotri?
Most difficult among the four dhams, but a heavenly experience. Yamunotri is the first of the four dhams and definitely the toughest.
Which is more difficult Kedarnath or Yamunotri?
Gangotri and Badrinath are reachable by road; Kedarnath needs a 14-km trek, and Yamunotri an even tougher 5-km effort.
How much trekking is required for Yamunotri?
Can I visit Yamunotri in December?
In the month of December, Yamunotri Temple is covered with very heavy snow. Due to which Yamunotri Temple is closed and inaccessible during the month of December.