Yamunotri Temple

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Sight Address : Yamunotri Temple Uttarkashi District, Yamunotri 249193 Edit

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Yamunotri Temple built in the 19th century by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur it is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and is perched atop the Bandar Poonchh peak. Many interesting legends are related to this place. One of these says that anyone bathing in this river is spared a painful death. The temple contains a silver idol of Yamuna, decked with garlands along with an image of her brother, Yama. Built in the 19th century by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur it is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and is perched atop the Bandar Poonchh peak. Many interesting legends are related to this place. One of these says that anyone bathing in this river is spared a painful death. The temple contains a silver idol of Yamuna, decked with garlands along with an image of her brother, Yama.

Yamunotri Temple

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Best Season to VisitEdit

May to October

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 – 2 hours.

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Yamunotri River Bank ; Gangnani Kund, Barkot, Yamunotri , Yamnotri , Uttarakhand. ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Multi cuisine.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

BUS : Yamunotri is well connected to many cities in the region by buses from Hanuman Chatti, which is 14 km away from city. Private and public buses offer services from Hanuman Chatti to Rishikesh (213 km) and Dehradun (172 km).

Train : Nearest railway station is Dehradun, which is nearly 2272 km away from Yamunotri. This station is connected to all cities in India. Taxi services are available from Dehradun to Yamunotri, costing about Rs 3,500.

Air : Nearest airport is Jollygrant in Dehradun, which is 227 km away from Yamunotri. Jollygrant airport, Dehradun is connected to Delhi airport. Taxi services are available from airport to Yamunotri and it costs about Rs 3,800. Delhi is the nearest international airport which is 495 km away. Delhi is well connected to all major cities in India and many cities abroad.

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