Yamunotri dham: Most religious destination

As per normal Hindu beliefs one must thanks to god in several fruitful form and it is the major reason that rivers are also worshipped in India. Through this sweet gesture one devotee can express their gratefulness for providing the optimum water. Yamunotri dham is one of such sacred river which is the origin point of river Yamuna. This place is situated at an altitude of 3293 meters above the sea level and is located in the Garhwal region of Himalayas. This is the major and starting destination of chota chardham pilgrimage destination. Trip towards the Yamunotri dham is the best option to explore the bliss of Himalayas and get the blessing of the river deity who resides within the sacred shrine of Yamunotri dham. It has been also believed that a trip towards this dham and take a dip in the river will clean all your sins and purify your soul. 

The major highlights of this place is the holy shrine of goddess Yamuna and pious thermal spring of Janki Chatti. This temple was built by Maharaja Pratap Shah on the bank of the river Yamuna. Hindus offer their pray to the river mother Yamuna who always play a significant role in developing and nurturing the neighboring population.

Through your Yamunotri tour package you can trek towards the highest altitude of great Himalayas to reach the sacred shrine of deity Yamuna. If you start your journey from Rishikesh, Dehradun or Haridwar then it will take full day journey to reach Yamunotri and you trip also includes 13 kms of trek route to reach the shrine. The trek route starts from the small town of Hanuman Chatti. During the trek route some services like palanquin, horses and ponies are available for the kids, senior citizens and disabled devotees.

While covering the trek route from Hanuman Chatti towards Yamunotri you will witness the natural magnificence at its peak. This trek route is highly renowned for its cascading water fall and breathtaking vistas. The hot spring Gauri Kund in Yamunotri where the devotees can take rejuvenate bath. The best time to visit this sacred pilgrimage destination is from May to November. Small ashrams and guest houses are located near by the temple where the devout devotes can plan their long stay.

The trek route of this pilgrimage destination is quite challenging because its elevation is very high and the enthusiastic pilgrim can manage this journey with their deep passion and devotion. Yamunotri dham is one of the major sacred part of the sacred chardham yatra that should be performed by all Hindu devotees once in their lifetime. The trip towards is not only because of religious reason but also one can enjoy the glimpse of divinity that mixed with tranquil nature.