Yamunotri
the revered shrine of Yamunotri, source of the shadow of the 6,315 mts.
high Bandarpunchh mountain. It constitutes one of the four most important
pilgrimages, collectively called 'Char Dham' of the Garhwal Himalayas.Legend has it that a sage, Asit Muni,used to reside at this secluded spot in ancient times. The chief attraction at Yamunotri is the temple devoted to goddess Yamuna and the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti (7km. Away).
The source of the Yamuna lies a further km. Ahead at an altitude of approximately 4421 mts. Since the approach is extremely difficult, pilgrims usually offer obeisance at the temple itself. The present temple was constructed by Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the nineteenth century.












