– Region: Uttarakhand — Uttarkashi (Yamunotri, 3,291m — Char Dham, Yamuna source)
– Elevation: 3291
– GPS Coordinates: 31.015° N, 78.460° E
– Access Difficulty: T2 — Janki Chatti (2,650m) → 6km trek (2.5hr) OR pony/palanquin
– Opening Season: May–Jun + Sep–Nov (CLOSED Nov–Apr)
– Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 80 – Showers: Basic (Tapt Kund hot springs for bathing!)
– Drinking Water: Yes — Yamuna River (treat) – Meals & food: Pilgrim dhabas + GMVN canteen
– Mobile Signal: Partial BSNL – Payment Methods: Cash INR — GMVN ₹800–1,500/night; dhabas ₹50–200
– Short Description: Yamunotri Temple (3,291m) — source of Yamuna River, first of the Char Dham. DIVYA SHILA rock pillar. Natural hot springs (Surya Kund, Tapt Kund) — cook potatoes and rice in boiling springs! Sacred 52°C geothermal water. Pilgrims carry water back for religious offerings.
Leave a Reply