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Yamunotri in April: mostly shut — here's what's open
Closed in April.
Yamunotri is shut in April; this page is for planning the trip around when it reopens. Cold days around 3°C, nights near -5°C, occasional rain. Nights drop to -5°C — pack properly for them. Stays run about 30% below the usual rate this month.
The next season opens in May, next month. It reopens in May, next month. The rains usually arrive in July, 3 months away.
Yamunotri is closed in April
Yamunotri Temple closes November to April. Best May–June or September–October.
What the weather actually does
10-year average · YamunotriCold days around 3°C, nights near -5°C, occasional rain. Nights drop to -5°C — pack properly for them.
Before you book April
Conditions specific to Yamunotri this month.
Plan around this
Yamunotri Closed
⚠️ Yamunotri is closed November–April. The 6 km trek from Janki Chatti is only open May–October (weather permitting). Register your yatra online before travel.
What a day in Yamunotri looks like
The things most people actually do here, 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.
What an April trip costs · 2 days, total for two
Budget
₹3,402 for two
- Stay · 1n₹490
- Food₹1,560
- Local + entry₹1,100
- Buffer₹252
Mid-range
₹8,398 for two
- Stay · 1n₹1,176
- Food₹3,600
- Local + entry₹3,000
- Buffer₹622
April multiplier already applied (0.70× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Yamunotri. How we price this
Getting to Yamunotri
Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.
Rishikesh → Janki Chatti
bus · 7h
₹300
1 way / person
Dehradun → Janki Chatti
cab · 5h
₹3,000
1 way / person
Cheapest listed route is Rishikesh → Janki Chatti by bus. Return for two works out to about ₹1,200 — so a whole trip lands near ₹4,602 for two, travel included.
Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Yamunotri's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.
Every month, scored
What you’ll actually do in Yamunotri
Worth knowing for when you do go — several of these are unavailable in April.
- 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
Within reach: Gangotri · Uttarkashi · Barkot · Rishikesh.
Packing for April
- Thermals, a down jacket, gloves and a cap — nights drop below freezing.
- Sunglasses and strong sunscreen: the sun is harsh at altitude even when it is cold.
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees, and slip-on footwear — shoes come off at every temple.
April questions, answered
Is April a good time to visit Yamunotri?
No — Yamunotri is closed in April. Yamunotri Temple closes November to April. Best May–June or September–October.
How much does a trip to Yamunotri cost in April?
A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹3,402 (budget) to ₹8,398 (mid-range), excluding travel to Yamunotri. Seasonally adjusted for April.
When is the best time to visit Yamunotri?
The best months are October, June, May. From April: The next season opens in May, next month. It reopens in May, next month. The rains usually arrive in July, 3 months away.
What is there to do in Yamunotri?
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. Dehradun is the nearest railhead, 172 km away.
Is Yamunotri open in April?
Yamunotri Temple closes November to April. Best May–June or September–October.
Part of a longer route
Most people visit Yamunotri as one stop of several.
Nearby, same trip
Elsewhere in India in April
Instead in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for April.
- Darjeeling · West Bengal · from ₹14,703 for two, 4 days
- Kaziranga National Park · Assam · from ₹19,882 for two, 2 days
- Auli · Uttarakhand · from ₹6,591 for two, 2 days
- Gulmarg · Jammu & Kashmir · from ₹9,694 for two, 2 days
- Dalhousie · Himachal Pradesh · from ₹4,682 for two, 2 days
- Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary · Chhattisgarh · from ₹9,029 for two, 2 days
- Jim Corbett National Park · Uttarakhand · from ₹13,039 for two, 2 days
- Valmiki Tiger Reserve · Bihar · from ₹14,137 for two, 2 days
Want this as a real plan?
Yamunotri in April, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.