Yamunotri is the source of Yamuna river & the seat of Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. Yamunotri is one of the four sacred dhams located in Uttarakhand. Lakhs of pilgrims travel to Yamunotri every year to get blessing of Mother Yamuna & continue their spiritual journey. The chief attractions at Yamunotri are the temple devoted to the Goddess Yamuna & hot water spring known as Surya Kund.Devotees prepare rice and potatoes, tied in muslin cloth, to offer at the shrine by dipping them in the hot water spring & same cooked rice is taken back home as prasadam. The best time to visit Yamunotri Dham is April to November.
