Yamunotri Yatra

Yamunotri is one of the most pious places in the northern India and is believed to provide immense spiritual experience to the Hindus. According to Hindu beliefs, Yamunotri is the sacred place, which is the abode of the goddess Yamunotri. That's not all Yamunotri is also the birthplace of the Yamuna river as well. The scenic beauty of the place is very hard to put in word, though any kind of verbal description cannot do justice to its beauty. The place is ideal for you if you are looking for eternal salvation.

Yamunotri is not only special due to its scenic beauty and religious significance, but also has many other attractions as well. There are hot springs like Surya Kund, the pious rock pillar at Divya Shilla, the thermal spring of Janki Chatti, Kund Lake and many others. You can also reach Gangotri, the birthplace of the holy Ganges River from Yamunotri as well. Apart from that, this particular sacred place in the Himalayas also serves as an ideal adventure spot for people who are looking for some adrenaline rush. It is also part one of the holy destinations comprising the char dham pilgrimage as well.

Now you may ask how you can reach this divine destination. Well, reaching this place at such high altitudes is not an easy task. You will have to opt for the 13 kilometer long trek from Hanuman Chatti, where you can reach after a whole day's journey from Dehradun, Rishikesh or Haridwar. However, there are a lot of facilities available for the old and disabled members of the pilgrims, which can certainly make the journey a convenient one. The devotees can also avail accommodation at Yamunotri and stay at the small temple or at any of the ashrams. There are also guest houses for the tourists as well.

However, one must remember that the route to reach Yamunotri is physically challenging and sometimes may involves hostile environment as well. Thus, if you are planning for Yamunotri Yatra, you must be at the pink of your health. No matter how challenging it can be, but the journey to Yamunotri will surely be a memorable one, if you are looking for a sacred, pristine, adventurous and life altering experience.