The fastest way to reach Yamunotri is from Rishikesh to Jankichatti, the distance is 214 km
Yamunotri Dham is a well-connected temple that links to all major places of Uttarakhand. Getting there is full of adventure with mesmerizing views of River Yamuna gushing through the Garhwal hills. Yamunotri Dham is opening door to Moksha and the first Shrine of Chardham Yatra. This is the place for people who loves adventurous journeys and trekking through the rough hinterlands of Himalayas. There’s a small thrilling trek to Yamunotri of 6 km from Janki Chatti. For how to reach Yamunotri – Multiple Routes of Yamunotri Yatra are there to reach the temple, you can either choose to fly from Delhi to Dehradun or catch a train or bus via Delhi to Rishikesh, Haridwar, or Dehradun. Get on the best-suited transport – Road, Rail, or Helicopter and reach the most enchanting sight of Yamuna. Further, before you leave check the best time to visit Chardham Yatra for weather conditions and other crowd conditions.
Yamunotri Geographic Location: 31.01°N 78.45°E
Yamunotri State: Uttarakhand
Yamunotri District: Uttarkashi
Yamunotri Weather Condition: Cold (Snowy)
Yamunotri Temperature: 7°C
Yamunotri Height: 3,293 meters (10,804ft)
Yamunotri Famous For: Pilgrim, Trekking
Yamunotri Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh Railway Station
Yamunotri Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Best Time to Visit Yamunotri: May-June, September-November
Yamunotri Yatra Opening Date 2023: 7th May 2023 (Akshay Tritya)
Yamunotri Yatra Closing Date 2023: 29th October 2023 (Bhai Dooj)
Yamunotri Dham Darshan Time Table: 6:00 Am to 8:00 Pm
Yamunotri Dham is cuddled in the charismatic town of the Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. The sacred pilgrimage is situated at the banks of River Yamuna and rests in the lap of the Garhwal Mountains located at an altitude of 3,293 meters. The magnificent temple is built in the 19th century by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur. The Yamunotri Temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna who is represented as an adobe in the form of a Silver Idol adorned by garlands and flowers, the temple was then, reconstructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah. To know how to reach Yamunotri- You can either catch a bus, train, or Airplane from Delhi to Dehradun, Rishikesh, or Haridwar. After reaching the desired location, you can hire a cab or bus or book Chardham Yatra by helicopter from the Best Chardham travel agents in India for comfortable Helipad services throughout the journey.
Tourists visit Yamnotri from various directions of India, such as Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata every year. If you are also one of these cities then firstly, reach Rishikesh via Delhi and refer to the best Chardham Yatra Route Map for the shortest way to Reach Yamunotri.
Let’s check out the best possible route to reach Yamunotri Temple.
Yamunotri Yatra By Road
How to reach Yamunotri Temple: Yamunotri Temple is not directly connected to roadways, it can be reached via Jankichatti or Kharsali. If you coming from any city of India, firstly reach Delhi and catch a bus or hire a taxi to the major points in Uttrakhand such as Srinagar, Haridwar, Dehradun, or Rishikesh. For the further journey, you can either take Haridwar to Yamunotri Bus service or by Rishikesh to reach the nearest point to Yamunotri. To reach the Yamunotri Temple, get on the short trek to Yamunotri from Jankichatti either on foot like other devotees in Kawad yatra or take a short flight in a helicopter from Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun.
Start your Journey to Yamunotri Yatra by Road from Delhi NCR.
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Yamunotri Yatra By Train
How to go Yamunotri Temple: Rishikesh is the nearest railway station to Yamunotri Temple located on NH58 Uttarakhand. Rishikesh is the shortest way to reach Yamunotri Dham by Train. You can get into the train in Delhi to Rishikesh and continue your travel on-road or helicopter. You can either take a bus or a cab from Rishikesh Railway Station to Barkot and get into the sharable jeeps from Barkot to Janki Chatti. Continue your trip to Yamunotri by trekking on a 6 km trek route on foot or by hiring a pony or a mule.
The Route of Yamunotri Yatra by train starts from the Delhi Railway Station-
Yamunotri Yatra By Helicopter
How to reach Yamunotri Temple: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun the nearest airport from Yamunotri. Visiting Yamunotri by air is the fastest and most comfortable way to reach the first destination of Chardham. Delhi is just 202 km from the airport of Dehradun, you can reach in an hour and can take the next flight in Helicopter from the Sahastradhara Road to Kharsali that is just 94 km and can be reached within minutes. You can continue your trip on foot by trekking through Kharsali to Yamunotri Temple.
The Route of Yamunotri Yatra by Air starts from the Delhi Airport-
Yamunotri Dham is the most popular Shrine in Uttarakhand and also known as the opening door to Chardham Yatra. Situated at the height of 3,293 km, nestled in the lap of Himalayas, Yamunotri Dham is the most beautiful place to explore the natural sightseeings. Before visiting make sure to take a permit pass through the Yamunotri Yatra Registration process. Know the best-suited Yamunotri Yatra Route by referring this article on How to reach Yamunotri Dham. You can indulge yourself in various activities like trekking and also explore the nearby best places to visit in Yamunotri Dham such as Satprishi Kund, Divya Shilla, Surya Kund, and more. Get your bookings done for Yamunotri Yatra by helicopter to create an unmatched experience of Spirituality with LIH.travel.
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