The shrine of Yamunotri, source of river Yamuna is situated in the direction opposite to Gangotri and the road bifurcates and goes to Yamunotri from Dharasu, a place between Rishikesh - Uttarkashi. Another 55 km away is Barkot, affording a fabulous view of the Banderpunch Range. Barkot is also approachable by road directly from Delhi (334 km ) via Saharanpur, Harbartpur, Nainbagh and Naugaon.8 km from Barkot is Gangani, a place of pilgrimage, on the left bank of Yamuna. The holy tank here is called Gangayan Kund. Water from the tank is taken for puja purposes to the opposite village of Than, housing the imposing temple of Rishi Jamdagni. 2 kms. from Gangani is Kharadi a place known for its roaring waterfall.

The motorable road continues till Jankichatti via Syanachatti, Ranachatti and Hanumanchatti, 50 km from Barkot. From Jankichatti its  is a 5 km trek to yamunotri for which ponies,dandies and kandies (baskets for carrying children) are also available.

The temple of Yamunotri falls on the left bank and was originally constructed by Maharaj Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. Near the temple  are three hot springs. The most important, Surya Kund, is a tank full of boiling water into which rice and potatoes are dipped to be cooked and taken as “prasad”. Near the Kund, a rock slab, the “Divya Shila” is worshipped before puja is offered to the black marble idol of Yamuna. The shrine of Yamunotri is one of the “four dhams” of Uttarakhand. The source of Yamuna lies above 1 km. ahead at an altitude of about 4421 meters. The approach is extremely difficult and pilgrims therefore offer puja at the temple itself.Pilgrims can find accommodation in the houses belonging to the “Pandas” or the sole Dharamshala.On the way one can stay at Janaki Chatti 8 kms. from Hanuman Chatti. There are tourist bangalow, PWD and Forest Rest Houses and Dharamshalas.

ACCOMMODATION ON YAMUNOTRI ROUTE:

Tourist Rest Houses :-

Barkot :-   Type of room:Deluxe, Dormitory

Syanachatti:- Type of room:Ordinary

Hanumanchatti :- Type of room:Executive, Dormitory

Janakichatti :- Type of room:Executive,Ordinary , Dormitory

Yamunotri:- Type of room:Dormitory

SUPPLEMENTARY ACCOMMODATION:

P.W.D. Inspection Bungalow at    Barkot  , Hanumanchatti

Forest Rest Houses at  Dharasu ,Janakichatti , Barkot , HanumanChatti

Ashrams & Dharamshalas At Yamunotri:-  Kali Kamli Dharamshala , Mandir Samiti Dharamshala

HOTELS :

At Barkot:   Shiva , Raturi , Rawat , Chauhan , Mishrwan  , Agarwal Lodge , Rain Basera.

At Syanachatti: Kalindi  , Dipin Tourist Lodge ,  Jai ,  Himalayan , 

At Ranachatti :Krishn Lok , Chauhan , Ganga Yamuna , Sandeep

At Hanumanchatti :Chauhan Tourist Lodge ,Anand Bhawan               

At JanakiChatti :Himalaya Darshan ,  Ganga Yamuna  , Kalindi Mangal , Arvind Ashram 

        
Around Yamunotri

Sapta Rishi Kund : It is the original source of river Yamuna. To trek upto here is a true test of endurance.

Jankichatti (5 kms): Hot springs.

Hanumanchatti (13 kms) Confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

Govind Wildlife Sanctuary& Harki Doon Valley

The sanctuary was set up in 1955, sprawling over an area of 953sq.kms, dotted with peaks like Swarg Rohini, Black Peak and Bandarpoonch. Himalayan black bear, brown bears, snow leopard, tahr, serow, monal, trogopan, chir, bharal, musk deer, koklas, kaleej pheasants and chukor etc. can be sighted here. The stunning beauty of Har ki Doon valley, snow clad peak and glorious glaciers also attract Jarge number of trekkers to this part of the state.

YAMUNOTRI :GENERAL INFORMATION:

Altitude : 3165 meters

Temperature :   

Summer : Max.     20 deg.C.  

              Min.     6 deg.C .     

Winter :   Max.    Sub-Zero             

              Min.    Snowbound

Clothing :

May to July :- Light woollen

Sept. to Nov.:- Heavy woolens

ACCESSIBILITY:

Airport :   Nearest airport is  Jolly Grant, 212 kms. from Yamunotri via Dehradun , 256 kms. via Rishikesh.

Railhead:    Nearest railheads are Rishikesh(229 kms.), Dehradun and Haridwar.

Road :   Dharasu 107 kms.  Rishikesh 229 kms., Dehradun: 188 kms.

Bus Services:   Regular Bus Services to Yamunotri operate from Rishikesh

STD Booths At:Matali , Dunda , Dharasu Band , Brahmkhal , Ranachatti , Syanachatti

Bank-   S.B.I. has a Branch at Barkot.

Post Office-  Post Office at Hanumanchatti. A temporary Post Office is set up at Jankichatti during the Yatra Season.