Travel to Uttaranchal

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Divya Shila In Yamunotri

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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.

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Lakhamandal In Yamunotri

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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.

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Badkot In Yamunotri

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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.

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Saptarishi Kund Lake In Yamunotri

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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.

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Surya Kund In Yamunotri

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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.

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Yamuna Devi Temple In Yamunotri

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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.

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