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The
Shrine of Yamunotri, source of river Yamuna
is situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri
and the road bifurcates and goes to Yamunotri
from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh and
Uttarkashi. Yamunotri can also be visited
via Mussoorie and Barkot.
Situated
at an elevation of 3235 mts. above sea - level,
the shrine of Yamunotri is one of the 'Four
Dhams' od Uttranchal. The source of Yamuna
lies about one km. ahead at an altitude of
about 4421 mts. The approach is extremely
difficult and pilgrims therefore offer pooja
at temple itself.
There
is one hot spring does to the temple, a bath
in them is very refreshing after a tedious
13 kms. trek from Hanumanchatti or 5 kms.
from Janki Chatti.
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General
Information
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Altitude
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3,235
Mts. |
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Climate
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(Summer)Cool
During the day & cold at night. |
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(Winters)Snow-bound
touching sub - Zero. |
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Clothing
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(Summer)
Light Woolens. |
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(Winters)
Very Heavy Woolens. |
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Languages
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Hindi,
Garhwali and English. |
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Nearest
Airport :
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Jolly
Grant 240 Km. |
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Nearest
Rail :
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Rishikesh
222 Km. |
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Accommodation
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Dharamshalas
are available at Yamunotri.
Alternative accommodation available. There
is a Tourist Rest House at Janki Chatti. |
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Nearby
Places :
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| Surya
Kund, |
Sayanchatti, |
| Janki
Chatti, |
Hanuman
Chatti |
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