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Bandarpunch or Bandarpoonch

India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Bandarpunch

Sight Address : N.A. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Bandarpunch or Bandarpoonch is a major peak of the Garhwal division of the Himalaya, in the state of Uttaranchal. It literally means “Tail of the monkey” or “Tail of Hanuman” in Hindi. It’s a twin peak: Bandarpunch-I (6316m) and Bandarpunch-II (also known as white peak)(6102m) . There is another peak called as Kalanag (6387 m) or Black Peak that is hidden and not visible. Yamunotri, the source of the river Yamuna, is the western most shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, located on a flank of the Bandarpunch peak. Bandarpunch Glacier is about 12 km long. The Bandarpoonch glacier feeds water to the Yamuna (Feeds Tons river largest tributary of Yamuna) as well as the Ganga, a uniqueness among other Glaciers. The first successful expedition launched in 1950 to Bandarpunch was led by Maj Gen Williams. The peak has been climbed by Legendary Mountaineer Tenzing Norgay.

Bandarpunch Peak

Bandarpunch Peak

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

May to October

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • 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.

Others : N.A.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Yamunotri is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

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Yamunotri Temple
Surya Kund

Sapt Rishi Kund

India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Yamunotri

Sight Address : Saptarishi Kund Lake is the actual place 10 km away from Yamunotri Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sapt Rishi Kund Another natural marvel counted among the best places for sightseeing in Yamunotri is the Sapt Rishi Kund. This natural lake with grayish blue water and pebbly bank is the source of River Yamuna. Adventure lovers are fond of visiting this lake as the trail to the Kund is not everyone’s cup of tea. This beautiful lake is also acknowledged for the presence of the exotic Braham Kamal (a rare flora species). So, basically, the Saptrishi Lake is a splendid spot that provides picturesque vistas of the nature.

Saptarishi Kund

Saptarishi Kund

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

May to October

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • 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.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Yamunotri is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

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Hanuman Chatti
Yamunotri Temple
Surya Kund

Janki Chatti,Yamunotri

India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Yamunotri

Sight Address : Janki Chatti Merely 7 kilometers away from Yamunotri. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Janki Chatti,Yamunotri Merely 7 kilometers away from Yamunotri, Janki Chatti is worth a visit. This place is famous for its natural thermal springs. Moreover, surrounded by mountains from all sides, Janki Chatti is also known for cosseting the virgin splendor of nature.

Janaki Chatti Village

Janaki Chatti Village

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

May to October

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • 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.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Yamunotri is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery


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Hanuman Chatti
Yamunotri Temple
Surya Kund

Kharsali

India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Kharsali

Sight Address : Kharsali at a distance of 1 km from Yamunotri. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kharsali at a distance of 1 km from Yamunotri is the small village of Kharsali. The place is a popular picnic spot among the travellers because of its natural surroundings covered with natural springs and water falls. Located very close to Janki Chatti, Kharsali is among the best places for sightseeing around Yamunotri. The thermal springs, dazzling cascades and a lovely meadow with oak and conifer trees, are the major attractions in Kharsali. In addition to this, there is also an ancient temple addressed to Lord Shiva that fetches tourism for the place. It is a three-storied temple that presents interesting and creative wood and stone work.

Kharsali Village

Kharsali Village

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

May to October

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • 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.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Yamunotri is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery


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Hanuman Chatti
Yamunotri Temple
Surya Kund

Divya Shila

India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Yamunotri

Sight Address : Divya Shila Uttarkashi District, Yamunotri 249193 Edit

Detail InformationEdit

As per the Divya Shila beliefs, it is important to pay homage at Divya Shila before entering the main shrine. Divya Shila is a strong rock pillar situated near the Surya Kund. It is deemed that this rock pillar is the idol of the deity and devotees need to bow their head down here first.

Divya Shila

Divya Shila

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

May to October

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • 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.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Yamunotri is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery

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Hanuman Chatti

Yamunotri Temple

Surya Kund

Surya Kund

India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Yamunotri

Sight Address : Surya Kund Uttarkashi District, Yamunotri 249193 Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Surya Kund Located near the holy shrine of Yamunotri, Surya Kund is a natural hot water spring. The temperature of this spring is around 1900 °F. This temperature is quite sufficient to cook food within minutes. The water of this thermal spring is used to make prasad of the main temple.

Surya Kund

Surya Kund

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

May to October

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • 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.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Yamunotri is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

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Hanuman Chatti
Yamunotri Temple
Surya Kund

Barkot,Yamunotri

India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Yamunotri

Sight Address : Barkot just 49 kilometers from Yamunotri. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Barkot,Yamunotri at an altitude of 1220 meters, Barkot is a wonderful trekking destination. It is just 49 kilometers away from Yamunotri and is known for providing a perfect sight of the Banderpoonch peak along with various other Himalayan ranges. The place is also famous for its serene landscape, which is further complemented by the spouting water of the holy Yamuna River. Moreover, amidst all these picture-perfect beauties is an ancient temple that is much visited by the tourists.

Barkot

Barkot

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

Check-in time : From 12:00 pm
Check-out time : Until 12:00 pm

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

May to October

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • 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.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Yamunotri is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery


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Hanuman Chatti
Yamunotri Temple
Surya Kund

Yamunotri Temple

India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Yamunotri

Sight Address : Yamunotri Temple Uttarkashi District, Yamunotri 249193 Edit

Detail InformationEdit

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

Yamunotri Temple

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

May to October

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • 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.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

  • Camera, Plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Yamunotri is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Control Room, Haridwar – 01334. 234670. 9411112964.
  • Police : 100.
  • Fire Brigade : 101.
  • Ambulance : 102.

Gallery


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Hanuman Chatti
Yamunotri Temple
Surya Kund