6 km Trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri
4 hours | Hard | Walking is free; optional pony/dandi rides have regulated charges
Things to do
Things to do in Yamunotri
Uttarakhand, IndiaChecked 17 July 2026
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Start with 6 km Trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri, Worship at Yamunotri Temple, Surya Kund, Divya Shila. Then use the full Yamunotri guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.
Explore things to do in Yamunotri in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.
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Worship at Yamunotri Temple
1.5 hours | Easy | Free entry
Surya Kund
A natural geothermal sulfur spring adjacent to the temple, where water temperature exceeds 80°C. | 0.1 km
Divya Shila
A sacred rock pillar near Surya Kund that pilgrims worship before entering the main temple shrine. | 0.1 km
Yamunotri temple nested between mountain walls
Photo spot listed in the Yamunotri destination record.
Pilgrims boiling rice in Surya Kund
Photo spot listed in the Yamunotri destination record.
Yamuna river valley views
Photo spot listed in the Yamunotri destination record.
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Good first tap
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.
Travel tip
The trek from Janki Chatti is steep and demanding; hire a pony if you have health issues.
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