Munsiyari - Hill Station of Uttarakhand

Traveling to different places is my hobby, though I am surprised that we Indian always prefer to go abroad or diverse places on holidays. There are countless locations and tourist destinations that are best among world and we are not aware of those places. I am talking about the locations of India. My effort is to introduce the places that are not known or less identified by the people to visit. Today my target of the day is Munsiyari that is the small town of Uttaranchal.

Images of wonder destination is enough to make the spot special and first choice for vacation. I suggest you to view the amazing images of Munsiyari before selecting this place as your favorite destination. I will provide the list of spots and will guide you about the importance of this place, but before describing please go through the images provided by different viewers on google and dissimilar sources.

Now as you have seen the images of Munsiyari, I am going to describe few vital facts of this Indian tourist place. This peek town is located in Himalaya ranges at elevation of 2200 meters. Trekkers are coming to this area from around the world. There is one more name of Munsiyari and that is Devanagari which means land of Gods. You need to reach the Pithorgarh District to attain this beautiful hill station. This all-time snow covered place is chilled with temperature so don’t forget to get the warm clothes no matter if you are going to spot in summer. Goriganga river is flowing from this region and it is the major part of Glacier of Himalaya. Mountain lovers are regularly coming here and there are countless accommodation areas available. That means you don’t have to worry for stay in this gracious place.

Major attraction parts of Munsiyari:

Peak of Panchchuli: It is the hill station and the peak at Panchchuli is first destination to visit. It is closer to Johar Valley which is another favorite spot to visit in region. Shuka Tribe came here and established their traditional houses.

Birthi Falls: Spots in Munsiyari are less, but all are amazing and best example is Birthi Falls. Reach Tejaram for these falls. The dense forest surrounding and difficult pathway to reach falls is exciting part of journey. This waterfall area is placed on 18 position in best tourist spots of Uttarakand. The height of fall is 126 meters and it is popular for verdant colors fall. Birthi falls is 35 km away from Munsiyari so hire or arrange the local transport mode to reach nearby spot of fall.

Mehsar Kund: Also known as Maheshwari Kund is next place to visit in this Indian tourist place. Local people recognize the place as Mehsar Kund so if you need help then provide this name to locales. Maheshwari Kund is having an interesting story as the description of this place is mentioned in some of the Hindu myths. As per myths Yaksha the Demi God used to live here. However, he fell in love with the Village head’s daughter. Villagers didn’t accept the relation and dried the lake as punish upon Yaksha. Later Yaksha cussed the village and Munsiyari town suffered with dearth for longer time. As per info villagers apologized and Yaksha agreed for settlement. This Kund is few km away from town offering panoramic view of natural beauty.

Betulidhar: A greenery area with Rhododendrons and skiing slopes are favorite spots of Betulidhar. Don’t forget to watch the sunset and sunrise from this spot because at such time the surrounding area becomes wonderful.

Thamari Kund: Refreshing spot with nature made lake covered with alpine and paper trees could be different experience. You can watch Musk Deer easily at this place.

Darkot: A small but impressive picturesque location Darkot located at 6 kms distance from Munsiyari is our next spot. You need to reach Madkot road for Darkot. Buy hand-made Pashima shawls and Sheep wool covers from here. Don’t forget to have a look at houses in Darkot as they are made of old artistic style that represents rich culture of Kumaon.

Khaliya Top: Enjoy trekking at Khaliya (also known as Khalia) situated at 10 kms distance from Munsiyari. Average altitude of Khaliya top is somewhere 11500 feet. However, surrounding is full of panoramic views of Himalayan ranges. This top is listed at highest peak of region followed by Nandakot, Panchchuli, Rajrambha, Hardeol and Nandadevi.

Madkot: Travel for 22 kms and you will reach a small hamlet known as Madkot famous for hot springs. You can enjoy the massage parlors at this place to get relief of some arthritic pains and skin eruptions.

Nanda Devi: One of the oldest temples of Munsiyari dedicated to Spirit Sati. The idol present in temple is another form of Nanda Devi. It is only 3km away, though the pathway is tough enough to reach.

Tribal Heritage Museum: To learn about the city or local people museum is the best place. Tribal museum of Munsiyari is having good collection of ancient period. The other name of museum is Masterji Sangrahalaya.

Potato Farm at Balanti: Get the potato at high peak of 9000 feet at Balanti. It is the farming area famous for high yield potatoes. Area is covered with lush green jungle so we are going to have an amazing view at this place.

Kalamuni top: Once you reach Birthi you can stopover at Kalamuni top situated at 9500 feet height, though its 15 km away from Munsiary.

There are some more spots to visit in Munsiyari such as Dharchula, Narayan Ashram and few gardens. Each place is unique and full of nature beauty.

Events in Munsiyari:

Enjoy rafting in GoriGanga River, Skiing at Khalia Top, and enjoy bird watching Munsiyari. The whole region is well known for trekking paradise.

How to reach Munsiyari?

The best and easy mode of transport in India is by road. This hill area is mounted with dense valleys but the road construction is done with all arrangements.

By Road: Properly connected through roads with all primary locations of Uttarakhand State. You will get buses for Munsiyari from Delhi, Champawat, Almora, Tanakpur, Haldwani and many more. If you are coming directly from Delhi, then it will be long route for you to reach Munsiyari. Break journey is best option and accommodation at Vijaypur is one better idea as Vijaypur is another tourism place of Uttarakhand. Chaukori is next place advised by the experts to reach Munsiyari. You can take state transport from Delhi to Almora to reach this town. Some other best spots to reach Munsiyari are Pithoragarh, Hapur, Rampur, Bhimtal and some more.

By Rail: Closest railway station is Kathgodam properly connected to major cities of India. Tanakpur is next closest station for Munsiyari though it is 286 kms away from destination. You can hire private taxis and buses from the spot.

By Air: Closest airbase for Munsiyari is Airport of Pantnagar located at 249 km far from Munsiyari. Pantnagar comes under Nainital region of Uttarakhand. Private taxis are accessible from Pantnagar to Almora, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar towards Munsiyari.

Uttarakhand: This Rich Scenic Beauty State of India

Have you been to Uttarakhand? 

This is a very exciting Indian Tourist Place. Uttarakhand is a state at the Northern part of India. This place is formerly known as Uttaranchal. It was formed out from the North-western districts of Uttar Pradesh and the Himalayas on the 9th of November 2000. People also refer this as the Land of Gods as they believe that this is one of the most naturally bestowed states in India. Uttaranchal shares its borders in the north by Tibet, in the south by Uttar Pradesh, in the east of Nepal, west of Haryana and northwest of Himachal Pradesh. It is also the home to some of the finest Hindu temples and religious tourism destinations in India. It was in the year 2007 when Uttaranchal was renamed to Uttaranchai which means part of the North. The state covers the area of 20,682 square miles of land and the capital is Dehradun.

Attractions of the Uttarakhand:

Valley of Flowers National Park: This is an Indian National park in the state of Uttarakhand in the West Himalaya founded in 1931. It is popular for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and variety of flora. 

Roopkund: In the Uttarakhand at the lap of Chamoli district, you will find a beautiful clear water lake called Roopkund. The starting point of your travel to Roopkund is Debal. You will find in this Indian Tourist place a picturesque lake that is surrounded by snow covered majestic Himalayan peak and glaciers. It is popularly called Skeleton Lake as this frightening area has 300 to 600 skeletons dated back 15th century AD. It is a one of the dreaded secluded places found in the regions of the Himalayan Mountains. 

Why do you think there are lots of skeletons there? 

Was there a mass killing or they we’re just struck by a super typhoon? 

Was it a mass grave or a sunken cemetery? 

Or a group travel to trek the mountains? 

Based on the local folklore there was a troop that earned the fury of the local deity called Latu and were caught by the mighty hailstorm, they were thrown in the Roopkund Lake. It was in 1942 when a British forest guard in Roopkund who made this alarming discovery. The lake which is full of skeleton is at the bottom of a small valley some 16,000 feet above sea level. It was summer when the ice is melting the shows more skeletal remain. 

There are some which are floating in the water and some are lying haphazardly around the lake’s edges. During the expedition in 2004 it revealed that the bodies were during the 850 AD. As checked in the DNA, there are two groups of people who died. One is a family or a tribe of related individuals and the second group are the locals which could be the porters and guides that were hired by the tribe. Based on the research, the 2004 expedition came into a conclusion that those 200 people died from a sudden and severe hailstorms. They were trapped in the valley and cannot seek shelter nor hide somewhere. The cricket ball sized hailstones which are hard as iron came and resulted for a sudden death of the travelers. The remains are at the lake for 1200 years until they were discovered. 

Kedarnath Mandir: This is one of the holiest Hindu temples that is dedicated to the god Shiva. It is on the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River in Kedarnath, Ultrarakhand, India.

Nainital Lake: This is a natural freshwater body, at the township of Nainital in Uttarakhand India. It is tectonic in origin and shaped like kidney or crescent shape. It has an outfall at the south eastern end. 

Weather Conditions: 

Uttarakhand has two types of climates as it is differentiated in the plains and in the mountainous areas. The best time to visit the state is during summer when the weather is mild. There are some areas of the hills that become inaccessible in winter time because of prolonged snowfall. The plain region is best during winter as the weather is pleasant. During summer, the temperature is crossing the mark of 40° C while winter time can be chilly with the temperatures going below 5° C. Climate from the southern foothills averaging during summer at around 30° C and during winter time, the temperature is around 18° C. In the Middle Himalayan valleys, warm temperate conditions prevail, usually about the mark of 25° C. For the higher areas of middle Himalayan, summer temperature is mostly between 15 to 18° C and as winter approaches, the temperature will drop below the freezing point. The eastern flanks of the Himalayan ranges are subject to heavy rainfall while it is relatively dry at the western section.

Accommodation Status:

Since your travel would have a lot of walking through the fields, remote villages, pines and forest on the north western side of India, it is a great opportunity to vibe yourself in the ancient culture and meet the villagers as they welcome you to their way of life as well as their homes. As the traveler enjoys and experience the Himalayan village life, expect a simple bathrooms in outdoor wash-houses, no televisions or hair dryers, but don’t worry as there is electricity where you can charge your phone.  A short 4 day stay or longer hikes through the stunning Himalayan foothills, you will immerse yourself in village life with authentic home stays. The village folks would be gladly to serve you there authentic and delicious Kumaoni foods.

How to reach Uttarakhand?

The area is very remote. You need to take an overnight train ride from Delhi and then another 3 hour car journey to the hill station where you will start walking.

Pangot: Hill Station of Uttarakhand

Dream to reach best tourist place with our partner is always there in our mind. Today we are going to discuss about the location that is listed as beautiful hill station for couples. Pangot is the small but striking Indian tourist place comes under Kumon region, Uttarakhand. However, this hill station is only 13 km away from another stunning spot Nainital of Uttarakhand.

The most important part of Pangot is its pleasant climate, surrounding scenic scenery and layback appeal. People in large amount come to Pangot in summer holidays so we can say summer is the peak season to attain here. However, if you plan a trip in winter then you will be able to enjoy more because the peaks get covered with snow in winter and the appearance of the town becomes completely different. Snowfall is key attraction of winter in Pangot. 

We all know that Uttarakhand is housing countless amazing hill stations such as Dehradun, Nainital and many more. Pangot is similar place listed in best hill stations of India, though the place is quiet less popular so tourist strength is less compared to other hill stations of India. This is the reason many travel companies are having special packages for honeymoon couple.

If we talk about the favorite time pass at Pangot than maximum people will prefer bird watching. This is because birds from around the world come at this lake city especially in summer. You can easily find 150+ bird species such as lammergeyer, spotted forktail, blue winged minla, slaty forktail, rufous woodpecker, Khalij and yellow throated marten in Pangot. 

Some more attractive points of this wonder Indian tourist place are snow View Point and the Kilbury. No matter if you don’t like to roam much you can spend your holidays at Pangot and can enjoy the natural beauty from your resort or hotel room. The clear view of valleys, hills and scenic view is enough to make your moment memorable. If you have any stress or your life is full of tensions then you must reach Pangot to get relief from all such troubles. 

Don’t forget to enjoy the safari as the jungle of Pangot is full of mammals like civets, sambar, barking deer, gorals, leopard, and many more. You will be surprised that one of the biggest national parks of India known as Corbett National Park is at few km distance from Pangot. Hill stations are always full of adventure spots so as Pangot is. If you have any such intention then you can do the trek of rocky hills at this place. 

You will also find some seasonal streams here, but that you can enjoy only in rainy period. There are some lakes with crystal clear water and some downhill areas are also having ponds with clear water as well. Nearby lake places that are wonderful to reach such as Naini Tal, Naukuchia Tal, Saat Tal, etc. Short trek destinations that trekkers can enjoy are Naina Peak, Pindari, Namik and Nanda Devi. 

Accommodation and Food: 

Stay in Pangot is little trouble because accommodation is limited here. Some budget and regular-range lodges and hotels are available, but advance book is preferred if you are planning for Pangot. Big restaurants with all type of foods are available here. Better if you enjoy the local cuisine as you will get the different taste food of Uttarakhand in these restaurants. 

When to reach?

Pangot is having pleasant weather which means voyagers can attain this place round the year. Winter is preferred by the experts as visitors can enjoy the heavy snowfall occurs from November to February. Temperature goes minus 8 degree Celsius in winter so if you want to get chilled then go Pangot in winter. You must carry the worm clothes in summer as well because the average temperature of this place is between 10 to 25 degree Celsius. Peak season of Pangot is from June to September, though July to August should be avoided. 

Some nearby places that are famous closer to Pangot are Haldwani, Ukhimath, Dharchula, and Almora. 

How to reach Pangot?

By Air: Closest airport that is serving the nation with multiple airlines to reach Pangot is Pantnagar at 58 km distance. It takes nearly 1 hour to reach destination from the airport and private taxis are available for Pangot from the outer part of airport. However, flights are limited which becomes lesser in winter because of bad weather. Pantnagar is domestic airport and connected to various cities of India. 

By Rail: Nearest big railway station for Pangot is Kathgodam that is located at only distance of 20 km. Kathgodam is connected to almost every big station of India that means train is most suitable transport to reach Pangot. 

By Road: Uttaranchal state government is having direct buses for Pangot from internal cities as well as big metropolis of India. This tourism place is properly linked through road and you will get the plenty of bus services for Pangot.

Dodital Lake - Hill Station of Uttarakhand

I love to reach hill stations or different adventurous places especially on vacations. However, my family is not having such interest. They believe to go to religious locations so I have made a plan to visit that place which is full of adventure as well as known for its religious values. Well! This time I am fail to find the religious place but I got a destination that is full of beautiful lakes and amazing hills stations with green valleys. Today my target at big Indian tourist place is Dodital. It is the place famous for freshwater lake located in Uttarakhand, India. The altitude of Dodital is 3,024 m from sea level. The town Dodital is having another name Dhundital. 

I love this place because of its natural beauty and I am sure you are also going to love this wonder destination. However, you have to reach Uttarkashi first to attain this place. From Uttarkashi you have to travel by road. You also have to walk for nearly few kms from Bebra to Dodital. I personally believe to enjoy the spot completely and always visit the nearby tourist place as well from my main destination. If you have enough time then you should plan your trip for nearly 1 week at least for Dodital. People believe the spot is named after Himalayan Trout's recognized as Dodi. If you love to live in place that is covered with dense forest then visit Dodital. Just at the end of forest you will see the Dodital lake of 1.5 km and a temple of Lord Ganesha.

Sangamchatti is one more impressive spot for you located at only gap of 21 km. Here you will get the chance of gentle trek of high hills. It is the possible station of overnight halt as well. Next nearby spot is Agora located at 7 km distance from Sangamchatti.

For accommodation you can try few forest guest houses at destination. The big benefit of stay in forest guest house is you can easily apply for permit for stay and forest safari from the office. People come with their own tents as well for camping. For food you can reach to small basic cafeteria.

I was reading on various website about the Dodital town and came to know that this place is having mythological values too. As per legends the God Ganesha select this spot as his domicile. Lord Ganesha temple is the proof of his devotees. The Dhundital Lake is named after Lord Ganesha’s name. The world Dhund-I-tal means Ganesh ka tal.

General Information:

Dodital is the hill station famous for amazing valleys and beautiful lake. The best period to reach the spot is among April to November. 6 days are enough to enjoy the spot completely, but you can spend more time as the valleys are amazing in appearance. Hottest temperature of city is 15¬¬¬0 C and coolest is temp is 00 C. Some big nearby tourist destinations are Uttarkashi, Agoda, Sangam Chatti, Dodital and Darwa. 

How to reach Dodital Lake?

The last 22 km simple trek to reach Dodi Tal starts from Sangam Chatti. If you have planned to reach Darwa Top then you have to move further. Road is available to reach Sangam Chatti from different areas of Uttarkashi.

Delhi is the major hub to attain Dodital Lake. Delhi is easily reachable through Meerut, Haridwar and almost every big city of India.

Gaumukh - Hill Station of Uttarakhand

Our prime Indian tourist place for today is Gaumukh. A place located in Uttarakhand State, India is turned as favorite destination for abroad travelers. Gaumukh is basically located under Uttarkashi region popular for Gangotri Glacier finishing point. River Bhagirathi is also originated from this area. Gaumukh is completely natural beauty spot having countless breathtaking spots. It lies closer to Tapovan meadow. 

This spiritual place of Hindu pilgrimage is visited by lots of local devotees who want to take bath in River Ganga. 

Gangotri is the town positioned closer to Gaumukh. The distance is just 18 km from Gangotri to Gaumukh. If you are adventure lover then you will get the chance of trek in Gaumukh. Moving clouds and now peaks are best view of area. 

A major attraction spot of Gaumukh is:

Meru Peak: First place in tourist attraction is Meru Peak that is the mountain lies in Garhwal region. People can view Himalaya ranges from this peak. Meru lies among Shivling and Thalay Sagar, though route is challenging so be careful if you are planning to visit the peak. 

Valuable information about Gaumukh (also known as Gomukh):

Reach Gangotri to attain Gaumukh. Frequent buses are available from Rishikesh and some other parts of Uttarakhand for Gaumukh. Distance between Rishikesh and Gangotri is just 299 Kms. Gangotri is important destination and the last station to reach Gaumukh through Haridwar by road.

Best time to attain to Gaumukh: It’s a hill area covered with snow all time. Summer is the best period for Gaumukh and you can reach the spot between April – June. Autumn is also suitable period starts from September ends in October. 

Summer is the best period to enjoy this hill area. Winter is completely avoided because temperature goes below 0 degree at such time. The average temperature of Gaumukh is 10 to 15°C in Summer and -5 to 10° C in Winter. 

Travel Tip: Carry one umbrella at least or get a raincoat because Gaumukh is unexpected place of weather. Sudden outpours can put you in trouble if you don’t have raincoat or umbrella. Hire the guide to know more about this best place of India. 

Attaining to Gaumukh

You can start your trip to Gaumukh through Delhi, Mysore, Ooty and some other big spots of India. 

By Train: Closest and end point to reach destination is Gangotri placed at 18 km distance. This nearest journey point itself is the big holiday spot of India. Closest big railway station for Gangotri is Haridwar located at 230 km distance. Trains for Haridwar are available from Delhi, Allahabad, Dehradun and lots of other big cities. 

By Air: Air Base for Gaumukh is Jolly Grant located in Dehradun City. Distance is only 229 km from Gangotri to Dehradun. It’s a domestic airport connected to almost every major city of India. You can get the flights from Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and many other big Indian cities. Reach this best Indian tourist place to make your holidays memorable. 

By Bus: State transport is available for destination and road is the finest mode of transport in Uttarakhand state. Maximum areas are hill stations so road is the topmost method of communication. Gangotri town is connected through road from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Mussoorie, Dehradun, Yamunotri and Tehri Garhwal. 

Harsil - Best Hill Station of Uttarakhand

Are you getting bore of regular picnic spots? Do you really need a change in your life? If you feel the same way we are going to tell you about one of the small but exciting destination of Uttarakhand known as Harsil. This town is positioned in corner area of state Uttarakhand, India. The scenery of Harsil is famous in the world and travelers from around the corner are reaching the spot at regular intervals. Winter is the special period when people reach Harsil for enjoying the snow fall. Basically Harsil was the favorite tourist location for British Rulers because of amazing scenery. It allows you get free from all kind of mental stress and you can enjoy the peaceful vacation. 

The dotted landscape of Harsil with countless small shrines is specialty of Harsil. Some huge dense forests and secret exploring places are also attracting visitors to Harsil. Catching hills and stunning scenery from the town is great experience. Altitude of Harsil is approximately 2620 meters from sea level.

Adventurous people will love the Harsil town because there are countless trekking spots, buff areas, and many other sites where people can do exciting events. Voyagers will feel glad once they take bath in holy River Bhagirathi in Harsil. This river is flowing from high hills of Uttarakhand and crossing this sleepy town. Closer spots like Gangotri, Sattal and other best destinations are also available for the travelers. Voyagers will view the 7 lakes in Sattal, though the water is really freezing so if you are planning to take a dip then careful for your health. Don’t forget to take warm clothes when you are going to Harsil. 

Key attraction of Harsil Town:

This hidden jewel and unspoiled Indian tourist place is offering lots of sightseeing places that gives peace to visitors. 

Dharali: first place in Harsil is Dharali located at only gap of 3 kms central area of Harsil town. To reach Dharali you can hire the bike or a car but drive carefully as the route is little difficult and full of turns. 

Mukhwas Village: a small village known as Mukhwas is another attraction of Harsil. The distance of Mukhwas and Harsil is just 1km. As we all know Mukhwas Village is the house of Divinity Gangotri particularly in winters so the place is having good religious values for Hindus. Devotees of Goddess Gangotri worship her at Mukhwas in winters because the doors of Gangotri temple get closed in winter.

Sattal: another location having 7 lakes recognized as Sattal is available for you. Walk for 3 km simple trek from Dharali to reach Sattal. The word Sattal is made of two different Hindi words Sat (7) Tal (lake). 

Attain Harsil:

Travelers coming from New Delhi have to cover 446 km distance, though Kanpur, Shimla, Manali, Mangalore and Coimbatore is also having link to reach Harsil town. 

By Train: closest railway station for Harsil is Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Big station that is connected from almost every city of the India is Haridwar. Trains for Haridwar are available from Indore, New Delhi, Allahabad and Dehradun. 

By Road: Harsil is easily reachable by road as buses from Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh are available in frequent level. 

By Air: Dehradun Domestic Airport is available having flights from numerous cities of India. Buses from Dehradun are available for Harsil. However, private taxis are also existing from airport to Harsil town. 

Yamunotri - Religious Hill Station of Uttarakhand

India a delighted country is my favorite destination. Tourism in India is always special as there are countless heaven areas where people can spend their holidays. The amazing hill areas, landscapes, valleys, dense forest and many other things makes the India first destination for the visitors. I know the world is full of wonderful places, though the spots of India are not compared to even the best locations of world. Loads of languages, their tradition and the culture of India make it special country. In this short note we are going to discuss about one of the ranges of Himalaya known as Yamunotri. It’s a religious place of India, but full of natural beauty and high hills. Yamunotri is the place I never visited but I want to reach this place once in my life. 

Yamunotri is kind of place that is equal to heaven because it is on the peak of Himalaya hills. It looks like sky is touching the earth at the peak of Himalayas. You are definitely going to miss this place all the time if you will not visit. Yamunotri is located in Garhwal region in Himalaya ranges. Yamunotri city is located under popular state of India “Uttarakhand”. This hill place is full of attraction and allure. Altitude of Yamunotri is 3293 mts from the sea level lies close to India China border. I refer this place as holiest center of India because the famous Yamuna river origins from this place. According to Hindu pantheon is having countless unparallel panoramas of scenery. 

The glacier of Yamunotri is origin of river Yamuna. The thermal springs of Yamunotri are special. As per Hindu culture Yama is the brother of Yamuna and Yama is the divinity of death. Thrilling ranges of hills in this region are able to take your breath away. Major spots of this place are green valleys and dense forest areas. 

However, some of the best places of Yamunotri are described below:

Sapta Rishi Kund: A pond that is popular for enthralling is first destination for visitors in Yamunotri. Sapta Rishi Kund is the place from where the River Yamuna begins his journey. This lake is located at the highest peak of 4421 meters from the sea level. The scenic areas are not easily reachable in the region because maximum spots are covered snow and trying for trekking in these hills could be dangerous. However, Sapta Rishi kund is easily reachable because local administration is having direct road for the spot from lower area of the hills. This spot is only 10 kms away from Yamunotri City Center. 

Surya Kund: another lake that is famous for cooking the rice directly on the water. It’s a kind of hot lake where the water is always hot in every season. People believe Surya is the father of Yamuna and he is giving power of boiling to the lake. The average temperature of lake is 1900 F so cooking in such pond is possible. 

Divya Shila: Next location for you in Yamunotri is Divya Shila that is the powerful pillar of rock. Reach Surya Kund as Divya Shila is located close to Suyra kund. Attaining to this place will give you ethereal feelings. 

Yamunotri Temple: a holy spot is our next destination that is perched at 3030 mts altitude from the sea level. Temple is constrcuted on Kalind Mountain and flowing River Yamuna is special thing to watch here. Yamunotri temple is listed in char dham yatra conducted by the Hindus every year. 

Trekking: maximum locations of Yamunotri are dangerous but there are certain areas where you can do trekking and can enjoy the adventurous events. Ardous road is one of them allowing you for trekking. Nature lovers always visit this place for adventure and elevation is 3030 mts. 

Badkot: a view of natural valleys is possible from Badkot that is also known as Bandarpoonch. This place is 49 kms distant from Yamunotri central part. The ancient temples of Badkot are world famous. This holy place is offering divine atmosphere to the visitors. 

Hanuman Chatti: flow of Yamuna river is very high and you can view or can swim in Hanuman Chatti. It is the thrilling hill located at only distance of 13 kms from Yamunotri. Here two rivers Yamuna and Ganga meet and flow downwards. The scenery of such area is amazing that you are never going to forget the location. 

Janki Chatti: another most exciting spot for voyagers is Janki Chatti. It’s again hot water spring place located at 3 km gap from Yamunotri. 

Kharsali: A location used in some of the Bollywood movies is next destination for you in Yamunotri. Placed at few kms distance from Yamunotri and recognized as Janki Chatti. Exciting adjacent and charming atmosphere is special thing of Kharsali. 

Yamunotri is turned as demanding tourist destination in last few years. If you are planning for amazing spots for this vacation then you must try for Yamunotri. 

Attaining to Yamunotri:

We all know that train is the best media of transport in India. If you are reaching Yamunotri from Chandigarh then you have to travel for 394 kms distance, though Delhi is 419 km away, Shimla is 509 km far, Nagpur is 1470 km far and Mumbai is 1795 km distant. 

By Train: the big and closest railway station to reach Yamunotri is Dehradun connected to almost ever part of the nation. Direct trains for Dehradun are available from Haridwar, Moradabad, Ambala Cant, Chandigarh, Delhi, Chennai and many big cities. 

By Air: International customers can reach to Delhi for Yamunotri visit. However, Delhi is far from Yamunotri but frequent flights are available from big nations to Delhi. Jolly Grant is the domestic airport close to Dehradun that is having good amount of flights from several cities of India. Distance of airport from Yamunotri is only 210 km. 

By Road: attaining to Yamunotri directly through road is possible, though the route is little difficult because of high hills. Road till Hanuman Chatti is properly managed by local admin. Direct buses from Rishikesh, Dehradun,Tehri Garhwal and other cities are available for Yamunotri. Uttarakhand state is having many buses for Yamunotri. If you are coming from Uttarkashi and Barkot you will get the direct bus for Yamunotri.