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YAMUNOTRI TREK
Yamunotri is primarily a place of religious
pilgrimage. Hindus in large numbers visit the shrine of the goddess Yamuna
here and bathe in the tank filled by hot springs. Devotees cook rice in
one of the springs and then carry the consecrated rice back for those at
home.
The route offers a glorious view of Bandarpunch peak to the north and
fragrant orchards along the way. Saptarishi Kund, on the Kalind Parbat, at
an altitude of 4421 m, is the real source of the
Yamuna river. It is only
5 kms off this route, but difficult to approach with normal gear. Due to
an acute lack of accommodation facilities at Yamunotri, pilgrims usually
do not halt there and return the same day to Janaki Chatti.
Both routes, from Rishikesh or
Dehra Dun converge at Barkot, a place
of great scenic beauty, with apple orchards all around and the great
Himalaya range forming the skyline. Actual trekking starts from Hanuman
Chatti, the road to which is motorable. Buses ply from Rishikesh/Dehra
Dun/Barkot.
| Place | Altitude (M) | Distance (km) | Accommodation |
| Dehra Dun | 701 | - | TB*, PWD*, F*, H* |
| Barkot | 1828 | 128 motor | TB*, F*, PWD* |
| Hanuman Chatti | 2134 | 34 motor | TB*, F*, PWD * |
| Phool Chatti | 2561 | 5 trek | V*, DS* |
| Janaki Chatti | 2567 | 2 trek | DS*, PWD*, TB* |
| Yamunotri | 3323 | 6 trek | TB* |
* TB = Tourist Bunglow, H = Hotel, F = Forest Lodge, V = Village, DS = Dharamshala, PWD = Public Works Department Rest House |
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