Yamunotri (Sources of Yamuna River)

    The Garhwal Himalayas have been blessed with some of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and Yamunotri is one such. One of the Char Dhams according to Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the origin of the sacred river Yamuna. Famous for its thermal springs and glaciers, it is one of the most important stopovers on the itinerary of the Hindu pilgrim. According to an old legend, Asit Muni, the revered sage, used to reside here.

The main temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The present temple was built by Maharani Guleria of Jaipur in the late nineteenth century. Once destroyed by an earthquake, it has been rebuilt. A holy dip in the nearby tank filled by hot springs and cooking rice in its water are common rituals performed by the devotees.

Geographical Information:
  
Area 3 sq.km
Altitude 3,581 mtrs above sea level
Ideal time to visit May- October (The temple & township remains closed between November & May)
Clothing Woolens to Heavy woolens
Local Transport Horses / Dandies
Population 301 (1991 census)
Clothing Summer - Woollen; Winters - Heavy Woollen
Language Hindi, Garhwali Local
STD Code 01372-86
Sub Post Office, Kedarnath.
Ph.: (01372-86)6208.
Govt. Dispensary, Kedarnath.
Tourist Offices, Gopeshwar.
Ph.: (01372-86)52468 (PP)
Bank :State Bank of India, Kedarnath

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