The first stopover for the Char Dham Yatra is the westernmost shrine of Yamunotri Tours in the Garhwal Himalayas. Dedicated to Goddess yamuna, it is perched atop a flank of the Bandar Poonchh peak (3.165 mts. Above sea level) and is situated opposite to Gangotri. The shrine attracts devotees in large numbers from May to October.Yamunotri is the source of the revered river yamuna which originates from the Champasar Glacier lying 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 mts. Pilgrims do not frequently visit the source of the river as it is not easily accessible. You can find more details in www.holidaymasti.com.
Tour to Yamunotri - The revered shrine of Yamunotri, source of the shadow of the 6,315 mts. high Bandarpunchh mountain - Travel to Yamunotri.
Yamunotri Travel - It constitutes one of the four most important pilgrimages, collectively called 'Char Dham' of the Garhwal Himalayas - Tour Packages Yamunotri.
Yamunotri Travels - Legend has it that a sage, Asit Muni, used to reside at this secluded spot in ancient times. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti (7 km. Away) - Yamunotri Travels India.
Yamunotri Tour Packages - The source of the Yamuna lies a further km. Ahead at an altitude of approximately 4421 mts. Since the approach is extremely difficult, pilgrims usually offer obeisance at the temple itself - Yamunotri
Travel to Yamunotri - The present temple was constructed by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the nineteenth century - Yamunotri Tours India.
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Tour to Yamunotri - For reaching Yamunotri, one has to undertake a 220 km journey from Rishikesh to Hanumanchatti, where the motorable road ends. The remaining 13 km journey has to be covered on foot or on ponies - Yamunotri Travels.
Yamunotri Travels India - The temple remains closed during the winter months of Nov. to April - Online Booking of Yamunotri Tou Packages
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