Complete Guide about Yamunotri
Yamunotri
About Yamunotri
The ancient source of the Yamuna River, Yamunotri, is encircled by high peaks, dense forest, and a wide valley. After the Ganges, Yamuna is the second-largest and most sacred river in India. It is one of the Chardham pilgrimage yatra’s four sacred abodes. In the area of the temple, there are a variety of hot springs that pilgrims can take advantage of.
At a height of 3293 metres above sea level, Yamunotri is situated in the Garhwal Himalaya about 40 kilometres from Barkot in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The Lower Himalayas’ Yamunotri Glacier, which is located at a height of 6,387 metres close to Bandarpunch Peaks, is where the Yamuna River actually originates.
At a height of 3293 metres above sea level, Yamunotri is situated in the Garhwal Himalaya about 40 kilometres from Barkot in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The Lower Himalayas’ Yamunotri Glacier, which is located at a height of 6,387 metres close to Bandarpunch Peaks, is where the Yamuna River actually originates.
History of Yamunotri
The main Deity of the Yamunotri Temple, which is devoted to the goddess Yamuna, is made of black marble. After the Yamunotri temple was destroyed by climate in the 19th century, Maharani Gularia of Jaipur restored it. On the left bank of the Yamuna River, Maharaj Pratap Shah of Tehri Garhwal first built the Yamunotri Shrine.
According to Hindu mythology, Yamuna is thought to be the sister of Yama, the god of death, and the daughter of Surya, the sun god.
Travel Information of Yamunotri
To atone for their sins, thousands of devotees go from all over the world each year to Yamunotri. Only the river’s purity, spiritual significance, and faith inspire tourists to visit it. Hot springs where uncooked rice is cooked and served as prasad are one of the site’s distinctive characteristics of ritual practise. The Yamunotri Dham is surrounded by numerous holy shrines, ashrams, and temples.
Yamunotri would be the ideal location for everyone who enjoys adventures, peace, tranquilly, and the picturesque beauty of the natural environment. Along with the Yamunotri Temple, other places to see during the Yamunotri Dham Yatra include Surya Kund, Divya Shila, Janki Chatti, Hanuman Chatti, Saptarishi Kund Lake, and others.
Yamunotri Travel Tips
- Registration of your vehicle(s) is required.
- The driver should keep a list of all the passengers sitting in the vehicle.
- Give way to vehicles going uphill on mountain roads first.
- The driver should keep all the valid documents of the vehicle, keep an extra stepney.
- Before travelling, you must get the green card from the transport office.
- Be sure to honk on the turns in the mountain roads.
- While parking the vehicle, usage of the hand brake is a must. Parking should be done at the designated place only.
- Carry proof or scanned QR code with you.
- Do not drive on mountain roads before 4 am and after 10 pm.
- Do not overtake on the road turns.
- Do not drink and drive.
- Do not travel sitting on the top of the vehicle.
- Do not litter dirty clothes and polybags.
- Do not use private vehicles for commercial purposes.
Before going on the Chardham Yatra and visiting Hemkund Sahib, worshippers must register. The Uttarakhand government has imposed a daily traveller cap in order to guarantee a smooth journey.
As a result, we respectfully ask that you visit registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in before your trip to confirm the portal’s validity and register.
The holy shrines of Uttarakhand’s Char Dham Yatra are situated at a high altitude. The pilgrims may be exposed to extremely low humidity, high UV radiation, low air and oxygen pressure, and extreme cold when travelling to all of these shrines.
- Following a comprehensive health examination, the pilgrims should start their Yatra.
- People with pre-existing conditions should carry enough prescription medication, as well as their doctors’ contact information and prescriptions.
- Senior citizens, persons with comorbid conditions, and people who have already experienced COVID 19 should think about delaying or opting out of the journey.
- Before arriving at the ultimate pilgrimage location, there should be at least one day of rest planned in the journey itinerary.
- Please make sure you have plenty of warm, woollen clothing with you.
- Patients suffering from Heart Diseases, Respiratory ailments, Diabetes, and Hypertension should be extra cautious while undertaking travel to high altitudes.
- If you have symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tightness in the chest, nausea, vomiting, coughing, rapid breathing, or an elevated heart rate, you should see a doctor right once or call the 104 or 108 helplines for support.
- Avoid using alcohol and other drugs, and don’t smoke.
- SPF 50 sunscreen can be used to protect skin from the sun’s rays.
- Additionally, sunglasses can shield the eyes from UV rays.
- Maintain a healthy level of hydration, and avoid travelling on an empty stomach.
- While trekking or walking, take frequent breaks.
- High altitude activity should not be hard.
- In case of emergencies, Helpline numbers [108 – National Ambulance
- You can reach service and 104- Uttarakhand Health Helpline.
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