Yamunotri Temple

Yamunotri Temple at 3,293 m is the first of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites — a relatively modest but deeply revered temple dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, built in the 19th century by Maharaja Pratap Shah of Tehri. The origin of the Yamuna River (at Champasar Glacier, 1 km above the temple), the sacred Surya Kund hot spring, and the dramatic Himalayan setting make it a powerful pilgrimage destination. Open May to November. Accessible by a 5 km trek from Janki Chatti.