Yamunotri
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Holy Sanctuary

Yamunotri

Uttarkashi Altitude: 3,293 m Opens: April 19, 2026

Significance & Lore

The Divine Heritage

Yamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is situated at an altitude of 3,293 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas.

Spiritual Importance

"The first stop in the Char Dham Yatra. Devotees cook rice in the hot springs (Surya Kund) as prasad."

Temporal Protocols

दर्शन एवं आरती समय (Temple Timings)

प्रात: काल (Morning)

  • मंगला आरती Mangala Aarti6:30 AM
  • दर्शन प्रारंभ Darshan Starts7:30 AM
  • भोग विश्राम Bhog Break12:00 PM

सायं काल (Evening)

  • दर्शन पुन: प्रारंभ Darshan Resumes2:00 PM
  • संध्या आरती Sandhya Aarti6:30 PM
  • दर्शन समाप्ति Darshan Ends8:00 PM

* समय एवं धार्मिक अनुष्ठान स्थानीय पंचांग एवं मौसम के अनुसार परिवर्तनशील हैं।
(Timings subject to local Panchang and weather variations)

Visual Intelligence

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Conditions

Mission Advisory

  • The trek is about 6km; ponies are available.
  • Take a bath in the hot springs to rejuvenate.

Emergency Relay

Police
100
Ambulance
108
Yatra Control
0135-2559898