Yamunotri  
THE SACRED JEWEL OF THE HIMALAYAS

Tourist Points: Almora, Chamoli,Dhanaulti, Kausani, Mussoorie, Nainital & Ranikhet.
Wild Life :  Corbett National Park, Rajaji National Park, Nanda Devi National Park, Govind Wildlife
Sanctuary & National Park.
Pilgrimage:   Haridwar,Rishikesh,Yamunotri,Gangotri,Kedarnath,Badrinath and Hemkund Saheb.
Nature Lovers:   Valley of Flowers.
Adventures Seekers: Skiing & Auli , Water Sports and Trekking.

YAMUNOTRI:  

Source of river Yamuna – Yamunotri is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of BandarPoonch peak. The actual source, a frozen lake of ice and glacier located on the Kalind Mountain at the height of 4421 m above sea level. Yamunotri finds a special mention in the Hindu mythology. According to a legend, this secluded hilly spot was the home of ancient sage, Asit Muni. All his life, he bathed daily both in Ganga and Yamuna. Unable to go to Gangotri during his old age, a stream of Ganga appeared opposite Yamunotri for him. The temple of Yamuna is on the left bank of Yamuna constructed by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. The deity is made of black marble. The Yamuna like Ganga have been elevated to the status of divine mother for Hindus and been held responsible for nurturing & developing the Indian civilization. Close to the temple are hot water springs gushing out from the mountain cavities. Devotees prepare rice and potatoes to offer at the shrine by dipping t

Sight Seeing: 

Lakhamandal: past Kempty Falls 75 km on the Mussoorie-Yamunotri road, 17km from Dama at Bornigadh, Lakhmandal is a place of archeological significance. Temples dedicated to Shiva, Purshuram and five Pandavas made of shiny granite like material still attract. Historians identify the place with the epic Laxagriha(house of wax) made by Druyodhana (Kaurav) in a conspiracy to kill the Pandavas.

Hanumanchatti : In olden times all halting places enroute were called Chattis and some of these still retain their traditional names like Hanumanchatti. It is the place of Confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers, from the trek to Dodi Tal(3,307 m) starts. The trek from Hanumanchatti starts with a gentle climb and the 7 km trek though Phoolchatti & Jankichatti is most enjoying as the path trails its way through wooded hills & meadows shaded with beautiful green, while the fragrance of the Himalayan trees and shrubs permeate the cool mountain air.

Surya Kund: The most important of the thermal springs in the vicinity of the temple , is Surya Kund. It is known for its very high temperature of 190 F. pilgrims cook rice & potatoes here to offer to deity in the temple. Near Surya Kund there is a slab of stone known as Dibya Shila or the slab of divine light. This slab is worshipped before puja is offered to Yamuna.

Jankichatti (5km): This is the place where all pilgrims have to return from Yamunotri for the night half, the same day. The thermal springs here offer a spectacular sight and a refreshing bath for the pilgrims.

Chamba: On the way to Tehri – Chamba is situated at an altitude of 1676 m. It is an ideal summer retreat. On a clear day one see the impressive Bandarpoonch Peak and the snow on the mountain ranges.

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