Yamunotri Yatra Route Map – How to Reach Yamunotri

Reaching Yamunotri Dham is not an easy task and requires the pilgrims to be physically as well as mentally fit. It is located at a distance of 13 kms from Hanuman Chatti and at a distance of 7 kms from its last and final motorable road in Janki Chatti. Janki Chatti is well connected with a network of well-built roads that runs to and fro various destinations in and around the main temple of Uttarakhand.

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Given below is a detailed account about how to reach Yamunotri Temple:

By Road

Mostly Yamunotri Yatra commences from Dehradun and makes its way via Barkot. However, even if you are making your way from Haridwar or Rishikesh then also you will be reaching Yamunotri easily by taking the road to Yamunotri that diverts at the Dharasu bifurcation point. The roads here are also well connected to roads from Chamba, Barkot etc.

The distance between Hanuman Chatti and Phool Chatti is 5 kms via a jeep journey and from Phool Chatti to Janki Chatti the trekking distance is 5 kms and finally the distance between Janki Chatti to Yamunotri is 7 kms of walking on a narrow pathway that is carved out on the mountain edge and is secured by a steel railing to keep the pilgrims safe.

Brief Route Map by Road:

From Rishikesh (12 hours) – Rishikesh – Chamba – Barkot – Sayana Chatti – Hanuman Chatti – Phool Chatti – Janki Chatti – Yamunotri

From Dehradun (8 hours) – Dehradun – Rampur – Naini – Barkot - Hanuman Chatti – Janki Chatti – Yamunotri

By Train

The closest and one of the most easily accessible railway station to Yamunotri is located at a distance of just 172 kms which is Dehradun railway station. On reaching the station you will be able hire a number of cabs that charge almost Rs.3,000/- to the Dham. There are also a number of interstate and intercity buses that ply from this station and in order to make things easier you are free to hire a cab or a taxi service. Another railway station you can choose is Rishikesh railway station at a distance of 212 kms. This station is also the place from where you can hire cabs and taxi services for completing your journey further.

By Air

No matter where you are travelling from be it from Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Kerala or any other state in India, you will be able to get a flight to the closest destination of Jollygrant airport in Dehradun which is located at a distance of just 210 kms. Outside from this airport you will be able to avail the services of a taxi or a cab service which will take you directly to Janki Chatti (the final motorable road).

By Helicopter

This is probably one of the most convenient and comfortable ways of reaching Yamunotri. Although a pricey option this has to be one of the most smooth and luxurious ways of getting to Yamunotri. This particular package includes a VIP Darshan priority pass along with the alternative modes of travelling options and all the ground transfers.

In case of a helicopter Yatra you will be made to board your flight from Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun and after a 45 minutes of travelling journey you will be reaching the helipad in Kharsali. From here you will be transferred to the temple in a Palki. After your VIP Darshan inside the temple you will be taken back to the helipad in Kharsali for your journey back to Sahastradhara helipad.

Distance Chart

Here is a Distance Chart for You to Consider:

From Dharasu – 107 kms

From Bangalore – 2,533 kms

From Nagpur – 1,470 kms

From Tehri – 149 kms

From Mumbai – 1,795 kms

From Chandigarh – 394 kms

From Rishikesh – 222 kms

Facilities Available en Route

The entire trail of Yamunotri is lined with make shift food stalls and stopover points. You will be walking with a host of other ponies and pilgrims which throng this place during the on season for Chardham Yatra. You will be able to buy some much needed essentials like maaza, mineral packaged water, tea, chips, chocolates etc on your way. Remember to keep yourself hydrated and don’t worry, you will be able to also use the makeshift washroom options available here.