{"id":2613,"date":"2024-01-06T16:07:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T10:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/?p=2613"},"modified":"2024-05-30T17:43:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T12:13:22","slug":"yamunotri-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/yamunotri-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamunotri Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Yamunotri Temple<\/strong> is one of the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand, sitting at a height of <strong>3293 meters<\/strong> above sea level. The temple is dedicated to the&nbsp;<strong>Goddess Yamuna<\/strong>, and is the source of the <strong>Yamuna River<\/strong>, one of the major rivers of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#yamunotri-temple-what-you-must-know\">Yamunotri Temple &#8211; What You Must Know!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#important-highlights-of-yamunotri-temple\">Important Highlights of Yamunotri Temple<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#yamunotri-temple-opening-and-closing-dates-2024\">Yamunotri Temple Opening and Closing Dates 2024<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#yamunotri-weather-and-best-time-to-visit\">Yamunotri Weather and Best Time to Visit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-reach-yamunotri-temple\">How to Reach Yamunotri Temple?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#by-road\">By Road:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#by-air\">By Air:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#by-railway\">By Railway:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-long-is-yamunotri-temple-trek\">How Long is Yamunotri Temple Trek?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-ways-to-complete-yamunotri-temple-trek\">2 Ways to Complete Yamunotri Temple Trek<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-yamunotri-trek-by-foot\">1. Yamunotri Trek by Foot<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-yamunotri-trek-by-pony-pitthus-or-palki\">2. Yamunotri Trek by Pony\/Pitthus or Palki<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#which-trek-is-more-difficult-kedarnath-or-yamunotri\">Which trek is more difficult, Kedarnath or Yamunotri?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-essential-tips-for-yamunotri-trek-you-must-know\">5 Essential Tips for Yamunotri Trek You Must Know!<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#altitude-sickness\">Altitude Sickness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#stay-hydrated\">Stay Hydrated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#avoid-taking-shortcuts\">Avoid Taking Shortcuts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#appropriate-clothing\">Appropriate Clothing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#weather-readiness\">Weather Readiness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-must-see-attractions-around-yamunotri\">5 Must See Attractions Around Yamunotri<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#surya-kund\">Surya Kund<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#divya-shila\">Divya Shila<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#saptarishi-kund\">Saptarishi Kund<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kharsali\">Kharsali<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#barkot\">Barkot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#related-blogs\">Related Blogs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#how-to-plan-for-char-dham-yatra-2024\">How to Plan for Char Dham Yatra 2024 ?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-register-for-char-dham-yatra-2024\">How to Register for Char Dham Yatra 2024?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#top-10-must-see-places-in-char-dham-yatra\">Top 10 \u2013 Must See Places in Char Dham Yatra<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gangotri-temple\">Gangotri Temple<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kedarnath-mandir-know-before-you-go\">Kedarnath Mandir \u2013 Know Before You Go<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yamunotri-temple-what-you-must-know\">Yamunotri Temple &#8211; What You Must Know!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yamunotri temple is traditionally the starting point&nbsp;of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/how-to-plan-for-char-dham-yatra-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Char Dham Yatra<\/a><\/strong> of Uttarakhand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The journey from <strong>Janaki Chatti to Yamunotri temple<\/strong> spans <strong>5.5 kilometers<\/strong>. Most people would typically take about <strong>3 to 4 hours<\/strong> to walk along this path at a normal pace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Yamuna River originates from the <strong>Yamunotri Glacier<\/strong>, situated at an elevation of <strong>6,387 meters<\/strong> (20,955 feet) close to the Bandarpunch peaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During <strong>winter<\/strong>, Yamunotri temple stays <strong>closed <\/strong>for about <strong>six months<\/strong> due to heavy snow covering the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important-highlights-of-yamunotri-temple\">Important Highlights of Yamunotri Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Start and end point of the trek<\/strong><\/td><td>Jankichatti<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trek distance<\/strong><\/td><td>5-6 Kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height<\/strong><\/td><td>3293 meters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Difficulty level<\/strong><\/td><td>Moderate to Difficult Level<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best time to visit<\/strong><\/td><td>May, June, September &amp; October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Yamunotri Temperature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Summer&nbsp;<\/strong>(12\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C)&nbsp;<strong>Winter&nbsp;<\/strong>(-7\u00b0C to 10\u00b0C)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nearest railway station<\/strong><\/td><td>Yog Nagri Rishikesh, Haridwar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nearest airport<\/strong><\/td><td>Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-19-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-19-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-19-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-19-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-19-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-19-920x481.jpg 920w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-19.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yamunotri-temple-opening-and-closing-dates-2024\">Yamunotri Temple Opening and Closing Dates 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening date of Yamunotri temple is based on the auspicious day of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Akshaya_Tritiya#Overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Akshay Tritya<\/a><\/strong>, which is on <strong>10th May 2024<\/strong>. Every year Yamunotri temple closes on the sacred occasion of <strong>Bhai Dooj<\/strong>, the temple closes for winter and usually reopens in April-May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Yamunotri Temple Opening Date 2024<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><strong>Yamunotri <\/strong>Temple Closing Date 2024<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10 May 2024 (Tentative)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">To be Announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"yamunotri-weather-and-best-time-to-visit\">Yamunotri Weather and Best Time to Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average <strong>Yamunotri temperature<\/strong> is around (12\u00b0C to 40\u00b0C) in summers and (-7\u00b0C to 10\u00b0C) in winters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best time to visit is usually in summer, particularly from&nbsp;<strong>May to June<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yamunotri weather<\/strong> is pleasant and the trekking paths are usually free from snow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-20-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-20-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-20-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-20-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-20-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-20-920x481.jpg 920w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-20.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-reach-yamunotri-temple\">How to Reach Yamunotri Temple?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple is not directly connected to roads. Roads are well connected till Jankichatti from the major cities of Uttarakhand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-road\"><strong>By Road:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jankichatti to Yamunotri distance&nbsp;<strong>5-6 Kilometers<\/strong>. Jankichatti is easily accessible via the national highway which connects to Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-air\"><strong>By Air:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, approximately&nbsp;<strong>197 kilometers<\/strong>&nbsp;from Jankichatti.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-railway\"><strong>By Railway:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rishikesh and Haridwar railway station around&nbsp;<strong>240 kilometers<\/strong>&nbsp;away from Jankichatti, serves as the nearest railway station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-is-yamunotri-temple-trek\">How Long is Yamunotri Temple Trek?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The length of the Yamunotri Mandir Trek is approximately&nbsp;<strong>5 to 6 kilometers<\/strong>. The most common trekking route to Yamunotri is from Jankichatti. The duration of the trek can vary based on individual walking speed and other factors, but it usually takes around&nbsp;<strong>3 to 4 hours&nbsp;<\/strong>to complete the trek from Jankichatti to Yamunotri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-21-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-21-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-21-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-21-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-21-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-21-920x481.jpg 920w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-ways-to-complete-yamunotri-temple-trek\">2 Ways to Complete Yamunotri Temple Trek<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got two ways to complete the Yamunotri trek:&nbsp;<strong>walking on foot<\/strong> or taking&nbsp;<strong>horses\/mules and pitthus<\/strong>. Each offers its own unique experience for reaching the temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-yamunotri-trek-by-foot\">1. Yamunotri Trek by Foot <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you wish to complete the trek by foot it will take around 3-4 hours time to complete 5-6 kilometers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yamunotri trek by foot is advised only to pilgrims who have no medical conditions and are fit to walk longer distance, please note that Yamunotri trek has a moderate to difficult level and one should prepare well in advance in order to complete the trek.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-yamunotri-trek-by-pony-pitthus-or-palki\">2. Yamunotri Trek by Pony\/Pitthus or Palki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If trekking to Yamunotri isn\u2019t possible, horses and mules offer affordable alternatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cost for ponies starting from&nbsp;<strong>1200 <\/strong>and palkis starting from <strong>4000&nbsp;<\/strong>tentatively for a&nbsp;<strong>one-way trip<\/strong>, regulated by the government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When riding a pony, lean forward when going uphill and lean backward on steep downhill paths.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-trek-is-more-difficult-kedarnath-or-yamunotri\">Which trek is more difficult, Kedarnath or Yamunotri?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kedarnath is commonly regarded as more challenging than Yamunotri <\/strong>due to its longer and strenuous trek. Here is a brief comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yamunotri Trek<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yamunotri trek which is 5-6 kilometeres is shorter in comparison to Kedarnath, but it still involves ascending terrain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kedarnath Trek<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/how-to-prepare-for-kedarnath-trek-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kedarnath trek<\/a> is approximately 16 Kilometers and considered more strenuous, especially for those who undertake the journey on foot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-18-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-18-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-18-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-18-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-18-512x268.jpg 512w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-18-920x481.jpg 920w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/essential-things-to-pack-for-char-dham-yatra-18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-essential-tips-for-yamunotri-trek-you-must-know\">5 Essential Tips for Yamunotri Trek You Must Know!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"altitude-sickness\">Altitude Sickness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to adjust to the altitude gradually to avoid altitude sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-hydrated\">Stay Hydrated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep yourself well-hydrated during your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avoid-taking-shortcuts\">Avoid Taking Shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stick to the designated trekking routes and avoid taking shortcuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"appropriate-clothing\">Appropriate Clothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wear appropriate cloths for trekking as weather can change suddenly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weather-readiness\">Weather Readiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yamunotri weather conditions can change rapidly in the mountains. Pack clothing suitable for both warm and cold weather. Don\u2019t forget rain gear to stay dry during unexpected rain showers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>Get Best Deals and Discounts on <br>Char Dham Yatra Packages<\/strong><\/p><cite>speak to a destination expert now !<br><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/char-dham-yatra-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Call<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-must-see-attractions-around-yamunotri\">5 Must See Attractions Around Yamunotri <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:417px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2799\" style=\"width:359px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-8.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-8-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:320px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"surya-kund\" style=\"font-size:34px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Surya Kund<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.8\">Located near the holy shrine of Yamunotri, Surya Kund is a <strong>natural hot water spring<\/strong>. The temperature of this spring is around <strong>1900 \u00b0F<\/strong>. This temperature is quite sufficient to cook food within minutes. The water of this thermal spring is used to make <strong>prasad<\/strong> of the main temple.&nbsp;The prasad offered here is made of potatoes or mixed rice with salt which is tied in muslin cloth, dipped into the spring to cook, and then presented to the temple deity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:369px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2800\" style=\"width:357px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-9-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:320px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"divya-shila\" style=\"font-size:34px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Divya Shila<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.8\">Located near Yamunotri and Surya Kund, Divya Shila is a sacred stone pillar which is also known as a <strong>slab of divine light<\/strong>. As per the beliefs, it is important to pay homage at Divya Shila before entering the main shrine. It is deemed that this rock pillar is the idol of the deity and devotees need to bow their head down here first as worshiping this shila is a part of a puja ritual at Yamunotri temple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:394px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2801\" style=\"width:344px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-10-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:320px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"saptarishi-kund\" style=\"font-size:34px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Saptarishi Kund<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.8\">This natural lake with grayish blue water and pebbly bank is the source of River Yamuna. Adventure lovers are fond of visiting this lake as the trail to the Kund is not everyone\u2019s cup of tea. This beautiful lake is also acknowledged for the presence of the exotic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatimes.com\/news\/india\/brahma-kamal-uttarakhand-s-state-flower-is-dying-of-rampant-exploitation-climate-change-336631.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brahma Kamal<\/a> (a rare flora species). So, basically, the Saptrishi Lake is a splendid spot that provides picturesque vistas of nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:356px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2802\" style=\"width:351px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-11.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-11-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:320px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"kharsali\" style=\"font-size:34px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Kharsali<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.8\">This place is a winter abode of Goddess Yamuna as the pious Yamunotri Dham is inaccessible to the devotees in winter, So her idol is brought here for worshiping .&nbsp;It is also known as Khushi Math. Situated at an elevation of <strong>2675 meters <\/strong>above the sea level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:370px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2803\" style=\"width:343px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-12.jpg 600w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-12-512x341.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:1em;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:320px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"barkot\" style=\"font-size:34px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Barkot<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.8\">Situated at an altitude of <strong>1220 meters<\/strong>, Barkot is a wonderful trekking destination and a popular place to visit near Yamunotri.&nbsp;You will be amazed to know that this enchanting landscape receives water from two most sacred rivers, <strong>Ganga and Yamuna<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is just <strong>50 kilometers<\/strong> away from Yamunotri. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-blogs\">Related Blogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-plan-for-char-dham-yatra-2024\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uttarakhandtrips.com\/blogs\/how-to-plan-for-char-dham-yatra-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Plan for Char Dham Yatra 2024 ?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-register-for-char-dham-yatra-2024\"><a 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