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Food Guide In YamunotriUnder Category:There are no Restaurants in yamunotri. Only local eating houses (dhabas) are available. Non-vegetarian food and alcoholic drinks are prohibited in Yamunotri because of being a heritage site of India. Comments (0)Shopping in YamnotriUnder Category:Yamunotri is 3235 Mts above sea level. So, it is but obvious not to expect any shopping. Untouched by man made structures this place promises free delights of nature and some basic utilities. Comments (0)Kharsali near YamunotriUnder Category:Kharsali is 1 km away from Yamunotri which is the last village in the region. This is the village where most of the people including the idol moves to from Yamunotri during the winter season. There is an old temple to visit. It is a three-storied temple and has carved stones on the walls. It is a Shiva temple dedicated to the Lord in the form of Someshwar, the God of the intoxicant Soma. The intricate woodwork here is also noteworthy. Comments (0)Sayanachatti Beautiful Place Near YamunotriUnder Category:It is a scenic spot 18 km. from Yamunotri along the banks of river Yamuna that makes a lovely sight enrouted the trek up to Yamunotri. Comments (0)Hanuman Chatti Holy Place Near YamunotriUnder Category:It is situated 13 kms from yamunotri. It is a place of confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers, from where the trek to Dodital (3,307 m) starts. The trek from Hanumanchatti starts with a gentle climb and the 7 km trek through Phoolchatti & Jankichatti is most enjoyable as the path trails its way through wooded hills & meadows shaded with beautiful green, while the fragrance of the Himalayan trees & shurbs permeate the cool mountain etc. Comments (0)Dodi Tal Trekking Place Near YamunotriUnder Category:Dodi is a famous trekking route which links yamunotri and gangotri. The dodi Tal trek is situated at an elevation of 3307 Mts above the sea level. It is at the north of uttarkashi and surrounded by dense forests. The entire route is about 60 km long and takes about four days to complete. The trek to Dodi Tal commences from Uttarkashi to Kalyani and is approachable by road. Kalyani to Agoda is a gradual climb through woods, fields and villages on a mule track. The trek from Agoda to Dodi Tal is steep and through thick forests. Comments (0)Janaki Chatti Near YamunotriUnder Category:Janaki chatti is 7 kms away from yamunotri. It is well known for its thermal springs. This is the place where all pilgrims have to return for the night halt, the same day because of the extremely limited accommodation options available at Yamunotri. Ponies & dandies can be arranged a day before for negotiating the trek for those unable to cope with trek physically. The thermal springs here offer a spectacular sight and a refreshing bath for the pilgrims. Comments (0)Divya Shila In YamunotriUnder Category:It is a huge rock pillar built near surya kund and known as divya shila. This slab is worshipped before puja is offered to Yamuna. Comments (0)Lakhamandal In YamunotriUnder Category:Lakhamandal is a large village on the banks of Yamuna, known for its temple ruins. This is a cultural and historical trek in the Jaunsar - Babar region, at the foothills of the stately Garhwal Himalayas. Lakhamandal lies 75 kms on the Mussoorie-Yamunotri road, beyond Kempty falls. The Kauravas made a shelter house here to burn the Pandavas alive. Comments (0)Badkot In YamunotriUnder Category:Badkot is an ancient temple site which is situated at a distance of 49 km from yamunotri. Travelers can also avail good facilities here in Badkot. Comments (0)Saptarishi Kund Lake In YamunotriUnder Category:This kund is situated 10 kms away from yamunotri. This is the actual place where Yamuna rises and an extremely difficult journey covered with ice. The water of the glaciers gathers in this lake. On the banks of the lake are naturally carved slate stones. The rare Brahma Lotus grows here. It is a beautiful picnic spot as well. Comments (0)Surya Kund In YamunotriUnder Category:Surya Kund is the most important and sacred thermal spring of Yamunotri amongst the cluster of thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple which flows into numerous pools. The pool is named after Surya or the sun god, the father of Yamuna. It has a temperature of almost 190 Degree F. Pilgrims tie rice and potatoes in a cotton cloth, and immerse it in the water to be cooked. The water is so hot that the prasad gets cooked within no time. Comments (0)Yamuna Devi Temple In YamunotriUnder Category:Yamuna temple is devoted to the godess Yamuna (River). The temple was constructed in 1839 by Tehri Naresh Sudarshan Shah. This temple was built in the 19th century by a descendent of the Jaipur royal family. It is said that this temple was destroyed twice by landslides and was reconstructed again in the 20th century. Inside the temple is an idol of Goddess Yamuna carved in black stone that is mainly worshipped. Comments (0)Accommodations in YamunotriUnder Category:Hotel Cliff Top, Auli, Yamunotri, District Uttarkashi. State Tourism Accommodation Only Dharamshalas are available at Yamunotri. Alternative accommodations are also available. There is a Tourist Rest House (GMVN) at Janki Chatti. All the accommodations are ideally planned to offer comfortable stay to the tourists of all types. Comments (0)Getting Around in YamunotriUnder Category:Yamunotri is not a big place. It is a small holy place and having some famous pilgrimage sites which are in the area of 1 Km Sq. so there is no need of any rickshaw as it is easy accessible inside yamunotri. Comments (0)How to Reach YamunotriUnder Category:Reaching Yamunotri by Air: Yamunotri is not having any airport. The nearest airport to Yamunotri is Jolly Grant (Dehradun). One has to take a taxi or a bus from Dehradun to Yamunotri it takes around 6-7 Hours. Reaching Yamunotri by Rail: Yamunotri is even not having any railway station. The nearest station is dehradun and rishikesh. Reaching Yamunotri by Road: Buses from Dehradun, rishikesh, Dharasu, tehri are available to yamunotri. But the last 14 kms can only be covered by foot or by trekking. On the other hand, Palanquins, Horses and porters are also available on hire. Comments (0)Geographical Details of YamunotriUnder Category:Area: 1 sq km History of YamunotriUnder Category:It is believed by some of the local legends that the temple was built by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur between 1892-93. In 1923, it was destroyed and only the idols were left but it was subsequently rebuilt, only to be badly damaged again in 1982. Comments (0)Overview on YamnotriUnder Category:Yamunotri is the first stopover for the “Char Dham” pilgrimage. Yamunotri is situated opposite to Gangotri. The road bifurcates from a place called Dharasu, somewhere between Rishikesh-Uttarkashi and goes on to Yamunotri. Yamunotri is the source of the holy river Yamuna that originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine. Mountains on all sides flank Yamunotri and the scenic beauty of the place are enough to mesmerize a person. A unique feature of Yamunotri shrine is the way the Prasad is prepared. Raw rice and potatoes are tied in cloth bags and then cooked by dipping them in a hot water pool situated near the shrine. Comments (0) |
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