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First shrine of the Char Dham: Yamunotri Temple near the Yamuna's glacial source, reached by a 5-6 km trek from Janki Chatti, with the Surya Kund hot spring.

Start the Char Dham here; stay at Barkot or Janki Chatti and trek up early.

November: Temple expected to close around Bhai Dooj (11 Nov 2026)

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Things to do

  • Trek from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri Temple: 5-6 km; ponies available
  • Visit Kharsali village: About 8 km from Yamunotri
  • Dodital trek
  • Darshan / visit at Yamunotri Temple: Morning darshan from about 07:30; evening aarti about 18:30-19:30 in season (secondary source, inconsistent); opened 19 April 2026

Top sights

Yamunotri Temple

temple

First Char Dham shrine, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, reached by a 5-6 km trek from Janki Chatti.

Bandarpunch

viewpoint

mountain in India

Nearby

Other destinations close to Yamunotri.

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