About Yamunotri
Delhi to Yamunotri distnce : 379 km
Estimated travel time : 11 hours
Delhi to Yamunotri is the most popular route for tourism. Yamunotri, the birth place of the Yamuna, is famous pilgrimage. It is the first stop of CharDham Yatra of Hindu.
Yamunotri is located in the laps of Garwhal - Himalayas in district of Uttarkashi. Yamunotri is very sacred place for Hindu pilgrims and is source of River Yamuna. Yamunotri has spiritual significance, surrounded by mountains of all sides and lies in close proximity of IndoโChina border. Yamunotri is also considered as home of sage Asti. Yamunotri appeals to all kinds of tourists from pilgrims as well as adventure enthusiasts who are sure to find thrill, excitement in its grand picturesque surroundings. Yamuna originates from the Champasar Glacier, which is located below Banderpoonch peak. Main attraction of Yamunotri is Yamunotri temple. The temple at Yamunotri is closed during winters โ it closes on the Diwali day and reopens on the auspicious day of Akshaya-Tritiya (April/May). For the interim the village of Kharsali is home to the idol.
Taxi from Delhi to Yamunotri is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Delhi to Yamunotri by car is well connected through NH 709B and NH507 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Delhi to Yamunotri distance is 379 Km and is 11 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Alipur - Splash The Water Park, Adventure Island, Red Fort, Moti Masjid, Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
Baraut - Naag Devta, Mosque, Park, Durga Matab Mandir
Shamli - Hanuman Tilla Temple Shiv Temple, Aatte Wala Mandir, Shri Durga Devi Mandir, Mosque
Nanauta - Shiv Temple, Nijanand Ashram, Mosque
Saharanpur - Parks & Gardens, Jama Masjid, Mata Shakumbari Devi Mandir, Shitala Mata Temple
Behat - Ravidas Temple, Shiv Temple, Mosque
Herbertpur - Asan Barrage, Gurudwara Shri Bhangani Sahib, Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary, Gurudwara Teergarhi Sahib
Binhar - Yamuna River, Nag Devta Temple, Matogi Bhadraj Mandir, Devi Mata Temple
Kandi - Yamuna Temple, Raghunath Temple
Naugaon - Lakha Mandal Temple
Barkot Range - Mann Ichchha Devi Mandir
Syanachatti - Valley Views, Sightseeing
Naugaon - Lakha Mandal Temple
Barkot - Ancient Temples, Landscapes, Apple Orchards, Bandarpunch peak
Kuthnaur - Shi temple, Siddarth Water Falls, Yamuna River
Syanachatti - Valley Views, Sightseeing
Janki Chatti - Sri Shani Dev Temple, Kailaak Mandir, Hot Water Spring