Yamunotri Temple

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Yamuna · Shakta

Darshan timings: 6:15 AM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Best time
Crowd: Moderate
Walking: Moderate walking

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What are the darshan timings at Yamunotri Temple?: 6:15 AM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Which deity is worshipped here?: Yamuna, in the Shakta tradition.
What is the dress code and are there any rules?: Dress code: modest attire. Footwear: remove footwear before entering inner sanctum. Photography: not permitted inside the sanctum. Registration: compulsory with QR code.
How do I reach Yamunotri Temple?: Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 210 km. Nearest railway station: Rishikesh Railway Station.
Is there an entry fee?: General darshan is free. Special sevas, aartis or fast-track darshan are set by the temple authorities; EasyDarshan never sells queue-bypass access.

Overview

Yamunotri Temple is a sacred Hindu shrine located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage and is dedicated to the goddess Yamuna. The temple is situated at an altitude of 3,293 meters above sea level and is surrounded by natural hot springs and scenic Himalayan landscapes. It is believed that bathing in the holy waters of the Yamuna River can purify the soul and offer divine protection.

Temple timings

Daily 6:15 AM–2:00 PM, 3:00 PM–9:30 PM

Monday	6:15 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday	6:15 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday	6:15 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Thursday	6:15 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Friday	6:15 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Saturday	6:15 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday	6:15 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Bhai Dooj (October/November)

Timings can change on festival days and seasons — always confirm on the official temple portal before you travel.

Darshan & aarti

Mangala Aarti 6:30 AM, Shayan Aarti 6:30 PM. Akshaya Tritiya (April/May) - Bhai Dooj (October/November).

Official rules & registrations

Dress code: modest attire. Footwear: remove footwear before entering inner sanctum. Photography: not permitted inside the sanctum. Registration: compulsory with QR code.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 210 km. Nearest railway: Rishikesh Railway Station. Nearest bus stand: Janki Chatti. Last mile: helicopter.

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 210 km
Nearest station: Rishikesh Railway Station