Yamunotri Trek Overview

About the Destination: 

One of the four ‘Char Dham’ Pilgrimage sites, Yamunotri is the source point of the holy River Yamuna. Perched at an altitude of 3292 metres amidst snow-covered Garhwal Himalayan mountains in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand, you would have to plan a Yamunotri Trek trip to believe in its presence of alluring natural beauty and impregnable sense of spirituality and divinity.

The Yamunotri Temple, a seat of the Hindu Goddess Yamuna built by Maharani Guleria of Jaipur is located in the region. This auspicious shrine is frequented by devout tourists, from all parts of the country who trek to Yamunotri to pay their respects and seek blessings of the deity.

About the Yamunotri:

A Trek to Yamunotri is by far one of the best experiences to have in the Garhwal Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. The adventure, excitement, the essence of un-altered natural surroundings, and so much more. Starting in Dehradun, this 3-day trekking adventure is neither extensive nor demanding, making it the ideal activity for amateurs and experienced trekkers alike.

The Yamunotri Trek tour will begin with your arrivals in Dehradun, from where you would travel to the starting point of the trek Jankichatti. Along the way, robust sceneries and lekker weather would put you at ease and give you a taste of the regional landscape. The next day would conclude the actual trek of 12 kilometres in total, before the trip coming to an end on day three.

The best time for you to experience this feat would be during the summer months of May and June, or the fall/winter season between September till November, where you will be welcomed to stark opposite prospects of vivid wilderness and serene snow.

Yamunotri Trek Itinerary

Day 1
Dehradun to Jankichatti Trek Base Camp

Your Yamunotri Trekking adventure will commence with your arrival at the Dehradun Railway Station.

From here, you would be picked up by our representative in a private vehicle and taken on a swirling road trip to Jankichattii, with scenic sights of towering mountains, ample greenery and clear skies.


After a long, tedious journey of 6 to 7 hours, you will reach Jankichatti Trek Base Camp where steaming hot dinner and comfortable accommodations would be waiting for you.


Overnight stay to re-energize yourself for the next day.

Day 2
Janki Chatti to Yamunotri and back to Jankichatti

At daybreak, you will wake up to the sounds of nature and then relish a wholesome breakfast.

Later in the morning, you will begin the Yamunotri Trekking adventure from Jankichatti, of about 6 kilometres towards the Yamunotri Temple. The total time it will take to complete the ascend, one way is between 2 to 3 hours.


All along the way, there would be amenities available, including rest-stops, water refilling points, tea stalls and benches to sit for a while. Besides this, the enchanting beauty of snow-laden mountains, forests and other wild vegetation would appease your senses.


By noon, you would be at the Yamunotri Temple and halfway through the Yamunotri Trekking trip. At the sacred sanctuary, you will have lunch, attend the temple processions, take in the panoramic view of the exhilarating surroundings.


Later, you will begin your descent and return to the Jankichatti Trek Base Camp for an overnight stay.

Day 3
Time to Return Home | Departure

The last day of this wondrous Yamunotri Trekking trip would begin with a hearty breakfast, followed by some sightseeing and exploration in Jankichatti (if time permits).


In the end, you would board a vehicle and travel back to Dehradun and later finish your onward journey home.

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Know Before You Go for Yamunotri Trek

  • It is advised to carry a few warm layers of clothing and more with you for the Yamunotri Trekking Trip, depending on the season and weather you are planning to go.
  • Although the trek is easy and comfortable, if you have any underlying health concerns or are pregnant, it is best to consult your doctor before joining the trip.
  • Carry a personal first-aid kit with all the essential medication, ointment, band-aids and prescription medicines on the trek.
  • For the trek, carry a light backpack that can fit in all the necessary items. And wear a comfortable, yet sturdy pair of shoes for the Yamunotri Trek.
  • Do not litter the campsites or anywhere along the Yamunotri Trek.
  • Keep the Thrillophilia voucher and all other important documents with you on the trip.
  • In case of cancellations or postponement of the trip, due to reasons out of our control, Thrillophilia will not be accountable but would try to make new arrangements.

Things To Carry for Yamunotri Trek

  • Rain cover
  • Walking stick
  • Hiking shoes
  • Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf