The westernmost of the four Char Dham shrines at 3,293m. The Yamunotri Temple overlooks a cascade of hot springs (Surya Kund, 88°C). The 6km trek from Janki Chatti through pine and deodar forests is serene and deeply spiritual.
Part of a longer route
Yamunotri sits on a curated circuit — most people visit it as one stop of several.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Yamunotri, by time of day.
Morning
- Janki Chatti to Yamunotri temple trek3h · strenuous
- Yamunotri Temple darshan and puja1h 30m · easy
- Surya Kund hot spring (88°C) ritual1h · easy
Afternoon
- Divya Shila sacred rock circumambulation30m · easy
- Kharsali village Shani Temple visit1h 30m · moderate
Evening
- Barkot market and evening walk1h 30m · easy
About 9h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🙏 Spiritual Day5h out
- Janki Chatti to Yamunotri temple trek · morning, 3h
- Yamunotri Temple darshan and puja · morning, 1.5h
- Divya Shila sacred rock circumambulation · afternoon, 0.5h
First contact with the sacred energy here — check in, then head to the ghats or main temple at dusk.
- 2🙏 Spiritual Day4h out
- Surya Kund hot spring (88°C) ritual · morning, 1h
- Kharsali village Shani Temple visit · afternoon, 1.5h
- Barkot market and evening walk · evening, 1.5h
Final day in Yamunotri — this day follows the rhythm of pilgrimage — morning prayers, temple circuits, evening aarti.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Yamunotri tripMust-see highlights
Yamunotri Temple darshan
Surya Kund hot spring (88°C)
Divya Shila sacred rock
Janki Chatti to Yamunotri trek (6km)
Kharsali village (Shani Temple)
Hanuman Chatti confluence
Dodi Tal lake trek nearby
Barkot base camp & markets
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Dehradun 172 km · Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) 190 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
May – June, September – October
How to get here
Rishikesh → Janki Chatti
bus · 7h
₹300
approx.
Dehradun → Janki Chatti
cab · 5h
₹3,000
approx.
Nearby attractions
Yamunotri questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Yamunotri?
The best months are October, June, May. May – June, September – October December scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Yamunotri?
Most people spend 2 days in Yamunotri. There are around 6 main things to do, totalling roughly 9 hours of activity.
How do you get to Yamunotri?
The nearest railway station is Dehradun (172 km) and the nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) (190 km). The cheapest common route is Rishikesh → Janki Chatti by bus, about ₹300 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Yamunotri cost?
Stays start around ₹700 per night, with food about ₹300 per person per day.
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