About Yamunotri

Source of the Sacred Yamuna River

Yamunotri is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage town in the Uttarkashi district, situated at 3,293 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas. The westernmost of the Char Dham sites, it is the source of the Yamuna River and home to the Yamunotri Temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, accessible via a scenic trek from Janki Chatti.

Key Facts

Type
city
Region
garhwal
Division
Garhwal
Elevation
3293 m
Area
10 km²
Climate
alpine
STD Code
01375

Demographics

Population400 (2011)
Population Density40 /km²
Literacy Rate79%

Languages Spoken

HindiGarhwali