One of the four sacred dhams of Uttarakhand, and revered in Hindu mythology, Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna.
The Yamunotri shrine stands on the western flank of the Bandarpunch peak (20,731 ft).
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The origin of the river Yamuna is the Champasar Glacier near Yamunotri.
Though it is very difficult to reach the exact source of the holy river, pilgrims flock to the shrine which is open from May to November.
Legend has it that a sage, Asit Muni, used to reside at this secluded spot. The hot springs here are also an attraction.

Area: 1 sq. km.
Population: 246 (1991 census)
Altitude: 3235 mtrs. above sea level
Season: May-June, September-October
Clothing: Summers-Light Woolens, Winter-Heavy Woolens
Language: Garhwali, Hindi and English
Festivals:The temple opening & closing ceremonies.
Accessibility:From Rishikesh, a 220 km journey takes one to Hanuman Chatti where the motorable road ends.
The remaining 13 cm to Yamunotri must be covered on foot or on ponies. The trail winds through rugged mountains and dense forests. Porters and palanquins are available on hire.
Local Transport: Buses/Taxis/Tempos/Auto-Rickshaws
Sightseeing :
Hanuman Chatti
The confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Trekking route to Dodi Tal starts here. 13 km from Yamunotri

Jankichatti
7 km from Yamunotri, famous for thermal springs

Barkot
An ancient temple site, at a distance of 49 km.