About
The westernmost of the four Char Dham shrines at 3,293m. The Yamunotri Temple overlooks a cascade of hot springs (Surya Kund, 88°C). The 6km trek from Janki Chatti through pine and deodar forests is serene and deeply spiritual.
Must-see highlights
Yamunotri Temple darshan
Surya Kund hot spring (88°C)
Divya Shila sacred rock
Janki Chatti to Yamunotri trek (6km)
Kharsali village (Shani Temple)
Hanuman Chatti confluence
Dodi Tal lake trek nearby
Barkot base camp & markets
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Dehradun 172km · Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) 190km
Nearby attractions
GangotriUttarkashiBarkotRishikesh
How to get here
Rishikesh → Janki Chatti
bus · 7h
₹300
approx.
Dehradun → Janki Chatti
cab · 5h
₹3,000
approx.
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May – June, September – October
Nearest Transport
Dehradun172 km
Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun)190 km
Stay Options
budget₹400/night
mid₹1,200/night
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