Yamunotri Tour The holy land of Uttarakhand is famous for its Char Dham Yatra. The holy place called Yamunotri is one of the four Dhams of this Char Dhams, the most sacred religious places of the Hindus. The place is also linked with the origin of the sacred river Yamuna. The glaciers and hot water springs of this place are quite famous. Legend has it that a venerated Hindu sage, Asit Muni, resided here. Yamunotri tours take one on a sightseeing expedition of the Yamunotri and the places nearby. The tours to Yamunotri bring you to the major attraction of the place, the Yamunotri temple. It was built by the Maharani Gularia of Jaipur in the 19th century. Located at an altitude of 3030 meters, the temple is situated 6 kilometers below the glacier and is one of the must visit tourist attractions for your tours to Yamunotri. A silver idol of River Goddess Yamuna bedecks the temple. The 'prasad' offered to the deity is prepared in the hot water springs here. One has to worship the Divya Shila, a rock pillar, before entering the temple. During the tours to Yamunotri one can also get to visit the Surya Kund, well known for its thermal springs. The tourists on their tours to Yamunotri can also visit Janaki Chatti which is only at a distance of 7 kilometers. You can also visit Kharsali, 1 kilometer from Janaki Chatti. Here one gets to see the beautiful 3 storied temple dedicated to Lord Someshwar, better known as Lord Shiva. The intricately carved stones and the woodwork are noteworthy. The Saptarishi Kund that is 10 kilometers from here can also be visited during the tours to Yamunotri. At the convergence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna is Hanuman Chatti that is at a distance of 13 kilometers from Yamunotri. All these tourist attractions are parts of Yamunotri tour package, offering you a beautiful glimpse into this region. One can also opt for trekking during the tours to Yamunotri. The Dodital trekking track that connects Gangotri and Yamunotri is the most famous for such kinds of trekking expeditions. Tours to Gangotri Gangotri is a pilgrim hub and best known as place of origin of the sacred River Ganga. Owing to these specialties the place receives thousands of tourists on Gangotri tours. According to Indian mythology, the goddess Ganga manifested herself in the form of a river to wash the sins of the ancestors of the Bhagirath King. Then Lord Shiva received her into his matted hair locks to reduce the impact of her fall. The tours to Gangotri will take travelers to the places of tourist attractions like Shrine of Gangotri. Set near the banks of the Bhagirathi River, the shrine is open from May to October after which the goddess is known to retreat to Mukhba Village, her winter abode. The other places of tourist attractions which you can see during travel to Gangotri are the Gangotri temple, Nandanvan Tapovan which gives panoramic views of the Shivling peak, Uttarkashi which has a number of temples, Kedar Tal which has an enchanting lake and is a base camp for trekking, Gaumukh the snout of the Gangotri glacier where many people walk on foot or ponies, Cheedvasa and Bhojvasa, Dayara Bugyal which is a beautiful meadow, Nachiketa Tal, Tehri and Narendra Nagar. Gangotri tour package may include various trekking, mountaineering and rock climbing tours designed especially for the adventure lovers. During your tours to Gangotri, you can stay at the variety of accommodations available such as rest houses, moderate quality hotels and a PWD inspection bungalow.
There are also a few Dharamshalas and guesthouses providing accommodation at reasonable prices. Gangotri is well connected by road from Uttar Kashi, Rishikesh, and Tehri Garhwal. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant at Rishikesh, 26 km from Gangotri. So enjoy your Gangotri tours to experience best of nature and spirituality.
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