yamuntri

The first stopover for the Char Dham Yatra is the westernmost shrine of Yamunotri in the Garhwal Yamuna,it is perched atop a flank of the Bandar Poonchh peak(3,165mts.above sea level) & situated opposite to Gangotri, Yamunotri finds a special mention in the Hindu mythology .According to a legand,this secluded hilly spot was the home of an ancient sage,Asit Muni. Among the major attractions of Yamunotri are hot water springs nearby.Devotees prepare rice and potatoes to offer at the shrine, by dipping the in these hot water springs, tied in muslin cloth. The trek to Yamunotri is spectacular,dominated by a panorama of rugged peaks and dense forests.