About Yamunotri

Yamunotri Dham is located on the western side of Garhwal Himalayas, in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The source of River Yamuna i.e Yamunotri is also one of the four sites of the Char Dham pilgrimage. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides and situated in proximity to the Indo-China border, known for offering peace and tranquillity, and proudly stands in the enormous mountain peaks of Kalind, Yamuna is also known as Kalindi. The second most sacred river is also originated from the river Yamuna. Gangotri and Yamunotri are the origin places of two rivers i.e Ganga and Yamuna which are about 45 km in distance. According to Hindu mythology, Gangotri is a place where King Bhagirath performed penance after River Ganga came down on the Earth. The goddess Yamuna is believed to be the daughter of Sun and the twin sister of Yama which means the god of death also the term Yama means ‘’lady of life’’. It is also said that the bath in the Yamuna can cleanse all the sins and also protect them from a painful death, also in Hindu mythology the Yamuna is in the higher ranks of the divine.

How to reach Yamunotri  

Yamunotri by Air

The nearest airport to reach Yamunotri is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun which is about 86 km from Yamunotri since there is no direct flight connection from Yamunotri. If possible one can also go for helicopter service from Dehradun which covers all Char Dham of Uttarakhand. One can hire a taxi/cab from outside the airport which is easily available and proceed to Yamunotri. 

Yamunotri by Train

The nearest railway station to Yamunotri is Dehradun Railway Station. Dehradun railway station is the last destination with a railhead in the Gharwal region. It is well-connected with, major cities and receives trains from all major parts of India. 
Trains from Delhi to Dehradun:

• Mussoorie Express
• New Delhi- Dehradun Jan Shatabdi
• New Delhi- Dehradun Shatabdi Express
• Nanda Devi SF Express

Yamunotri by Road

There is no direct connectivity of road to reach Yamunotri. Motorable roads are up till Barkot and further to reach Yamunotri a trek has to be done. There is also an option for horses and palanquins available on rent for those who don’t want to trek on foot. The best route to visit here is via Dehradun and Yamuna is well connected to Haridwar, Dehradun, Janki Chati, and Hanuman Chatti. It is also connected by bus services of Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyavstha Samiti to Rishikesh Haridwar, Kedarnath, and other regions. 

Distance: 

• Delhi to Yamunotri Dham is approximately
• Dehradun to Yamunotri Dham is approximately 
• Rishikesh to Yamunotri Dham is approximately

Places to Explore Uttarakhand 

Barkot:  52 km / 4 hr 30 min 
Dhanaulti: 104 km / 9 hr 50min
Uttarkashi: 132 km / 7 hr
Mussoorie: 143 km / 7 hr 20 min
Chakrata: 168 km /8 hr
Dehradun: 177 km / 8 hr 45 min 
New Tehri: 195 km / 9 hr 
Pauri:  257 km / 11 hr 30 min