Gangotri Yamunotri Yatra – 5 Nights & 6 Days

early in the day,Drive to Jankichatti or Phoolchatti, then begin the 6-kilometer climb to Yamunotri from there. Either by foot, a horse, or a Doli at one's own expense. The journey travels through a valley that is abundant with conifers, rhododendrons, cacti, and several kinds of Himalayan vegetation.

Yamunotri, Arr. Rice can be cooked by being wrapped in a towel and dipped in the hot kund's water. This cooked rice is brought home by pilgrims as "Prasad". After taking a dip in the purifying water of Jamunabai Kund and receiving the auspicious "Darshan" of "Yamunaji," one can do "Pooja" here close to the temple before going to Jankichatti. Return to Barkot and spend the night there.

Banderpunch (6,361 m) towers over Yamunotri, the Char Dhams' westernmost sanctuary. The twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death, and the source of the Yamuna River is known as Yamunotri. Surya the Sun's other daughter is Yamuna. The Champasar Glacier, which is located at an elevation of 4,321 metres and is located 1 km ahead of the shrine, is the river's true source.

Yamunotri shrine: In the 19th century, Jaipur's Maharani Gularia built the shrine. In the 20th century, it was twice demolished and rebuilt.

Surya Kund: The area around the temple is home to a number of thermal springs that run into a number of pools. The Surya Kund is the most significant of these.

A rock pillar that is worshipped before entering the Yamunotri Temple is known as Divya Shila.

Weather - The maximum temperature in the summer is 18 degrees and the lowest temperature is 10 degrees Celsius. The nights are frigid but the days are comfortably cool.

Go to Uttarkashi by car. Go to Vishwanath Temple and other places. Enter the hotel. Day of leisurely rest. Night Stop.

The Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, as well as a number of ashrams and temples, are located in Uttarkashi. The town's name refers to both its resemblance to and position (as north of) Varanasi's Kashi city. The town of Uttarkashi, which is similar to Varanasi, is situated on the Ganges, is next to a hill called Varun Parvat, on the confluence of two rivers Varuna and Asi, has a ghat called Manikarnika Ghat, and has a Shiva temple (Kashi Vishwanath Temple) in the town's centre.

One of the earliest Shiva temples in Northern India is the Vishwanath temple. Maharani Khaneti Devi of Tehri State rebuilt it in the traditional architectural style in 1857. It is located in the centre of the community. At the temple complex, a huge iron trident that represents the holy mother has been constructed and is revered for all of time. The temple complex also has the modest shrines for Ganeshji, Sakshi Gopal, and Markandeya Rishi. There are special morning and evening aartis called Akhand Jyoti and Akhand Abhishek. One of the twelve Jyotirlingas also known as "Saumya Varanasi" in the Skunda Puran, Uttarkashi is the home of Lord Shiva during the Kaliyug.

Shakti temple is located just in front of the Vishwanath temple. It has a large "Trishul" with a bottom circle of 90 cm and a height of almost 6 metres. Although there are various theories regarding how it was made, the upper portion appears to be composed of iron, while the lower portion is made of copper. According to the epics, the goddess Durga (Shakti), who gives this Shakti its name, threw it on the devils. Since then, this Shakti has been built nearby.

Drive to Gangotri in the morning, stop at Gangnani to have a holy plunge in Garam Kund, and then continue driving to Gangotri through the lovely Harsil Valley. Harsil is renowned for its natural beauty and the magnificent views of the mountains, Deodar trees, and landscape. Take a holy bath in the holy Ganges, also known as Bhagirathi at its source, when you arrive in Shree Gangotri. Perform Pooja and Darshan, then take some time to unwind in the beautiful surroundings. Retire to Uttarkashi once more. Stay the night in Uttarkashi.

Amar Singh Thapa, a Gorkha general, built the Gangotri Temple in the 18th century. It is located on the right bank of the Bhagirathi River.

Shivling submerged in water: This natural rock was submerged in the river. According to myth, Lord Shiva is said to have sat in the Shivling when he got the Ganga in his matted hair. It becomes apparent throughout the winter when the water level drops.

Kedar Ganga Sangam: The Kedar Ganga River flows around 100 yards from the Ganga Temple. This river flows from the Kedar Valle and joins the Bhagirathi on the left bank.

Drive to Rishikesh, a renowned spiritual village on the Ganges River that is encircled by the Shivalik range of the Himalayas on three sides. Rishikesh is known as the "place of sages." It is stated that after Raibhya Rishi performed difficult penances, God appeared as "Hrishikesh," and as a result, this region first became known as Rishikesh.

Visit the Laxman Jhulla, Ram Jhulla, Triveni Ghat, Bharat Mandir, and Shivananda Ashram in Rishikesh. Transfer to Dehradun Airport or Haridwar Railway Station afterwards. Tour is over.

Drive to Haridwar this morning in preparation for your next destination.