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Yamunotri

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 4033m
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About Yamunotri

Yamunotri is a highly sacred pilgrim site nestled in the high Himalayas along the Yamuna River. It is the seat of Goddess Yamuna and the first shrine of the Char Dham pilgrimage, famous for the Yamunotri Temple and natural hot water springs (Surya Kund).

💡Why Visit?

Pay respects at the holy Yamunotri Temple, cook rice in natural hot sulfur springs at Surya Kund, and experience the trek along the Yamuna gorges.

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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionUttarakhand
CountryIndia
Altitude4033m
Budget Stay₹1,500/night
Budget Food₹200/day

🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Sep · Drizzle

This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from -6°C to 3°C annually. Avoid travel in Jul, Aug due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Sep
☀️Drizzle
🌡️
Temperature3° – 9°C
💧
Rainfall204mm
💡Okay
💡Moderate — expect frequent rain
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Jul, Aug due to extreme conditions.

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Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
₹1,500/night
  • Pilgrim dharamshalas
  • GMVN tourist bungalow in Janki Chatti
🏨 Premium
₹3,000/night
  • Basic guest houses at Janki Chatti
✨ Luxury
₹8,000/night
  • Premium pilgrim resorts in Barkot
⛺ Camping available · ₹1,500/night

Local Cuisine

⭐ Garhwali Chainsoolocal
⭐ Rice cooked in Surya Kund hot springslocal
⭐ Hot Herbal Teastreet