It is in the 6315 m high Bandarpunchh Peak of the Garhwal Himalayas and has a temple devoted to goddess Yamuna. There are also the holy thermal springs at Jankichatti which is about 7 km away. For reaching Yamunotri one has to undertake a journey of 220 km from Rishikesh to Hanumanchatti. From Hanumanchatti one has to undertake another 13 km journey on foot. The temple remains closed in winters and so the best time to visit the temple is between May to October. The nearest railhead is at Rishikesh and the nearest airport is at Jollygrant. There are Dharmasalas and rest houses at Yamunotri, to meet the accommodation needs of the tourists.
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