Best Time to Visit Yamunotri
Yamunotri is the origin point of the river Yamuna and seat of the Goddess Yamuna. The temple is a religious homage to Goddess Yamuna. One of the four shrines of Chardham Yatra, Yamunotri is a major spiritual destination in India. However, because of its high altitude of 10,000 feet, the temperature is usually cold. In order to reach the temple complex, one has to trek for 13 km. The temple opens up on Akshaya Tritiya( May) and closes on the second day of Diwali(November). The best time to visit Yamunotri is between May to June and September to October. The summer season is moderately cold with summer starting from the month of April. The temperature during summer ranges from 15-degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius. The summer is followed by a heavy monsoon season starting from the month of mid-July. The temperature ranges between 15 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius. The area of Gangotri witnesses heavy rainfall during monsoon season which makes the temple inaccessible. The winter witnesses low temperature ranging around a minimum of -7 degree Celsius and a maximum of 10 degree Celsius.
Being a major pilgrimage site in the Hindu religion, every year devotees flock to the Yamunotri to pay homage to the Goddess Yamuna. The number of visitors has been on a constant increase every year.
Temperature
Since Yamunotri is located at a high altitude in the Himalayan region, the temperature differs from that of low lying areas. The winters are harsh, summers are cooler than the rest of India and during monsoon, the area experiences heavy rainfall with the temperature being on the colder side.
- Summer
- April to June
- 10°C – 30°C
- Monsoon
- July to Sep
- 10°C – 20°C
- Winter
- Oct to April
- 7°C – 10°C
-
Summer
Summers in Yamunotri offer the ideal weather condition for temple visit with bright sunny days and cold nights. The temperature ranges between 10 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius. The summer season starts from April and lasts till the end of June.
-
Monsoon
Monsoon season starts around the first week of July and is accompanied by heavy rainfall. Yamunotri witness heavy rainfall between the months of July and September. Due to heavy rainfall the risk of landslides increases in the area.
-
Winter
Owing to its high altitude, Yamunotri experiences harsh winter climate. The temperature falls down to minus 7 degree Celsius with heavy snowfall in the month of January and February. The maximum temperature during winters goes up till 10 degree Celsius. The winter season starts from October end and lasts till the end of March.
Six Prayag Yatra with Shri Badrinath Ji
Duration: 10 Nights – 11 Days
Rs. 21500/-Person
View More Book Now
Char Dham Yatra with Valley of Flowers
Duration: 13 Nights – 14 Days
Rs. 40500/-Person
View More Book NowOur Latest Blogs
04 Mar, 2019
Kedarnath Temple to Open Its Gates to Devotees from May 9, 2019
The May season is an official time for pilgrimage as Chota Char Dham temples open their gates to devotees. With Badrinath opening on May 10, the dates for Kedarnath Temple opening was supposed to be announced on Mahashivratri. Kedarnath Temple opening dates have been announced for the Kedarnath Dars
More
14 Feb, 2019
A Complete Travel Guide to International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh
With the hasty and impetuous lifestyle of today’s modern world, there is a dire to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul! And yoga is the only way to achieve that. The age-old practice of yoga bestows participants with numerous benefits that range from better temperament, increased flexibi
More
11 Feb, 2019
Joyous News for Devotees: Badrinath to Open Its Gate on 10 May 2019
The date for Badrinath shrine opening has been decided to be 10th May 2019. The doors would open at 4:15 in the morning of 10th May. The date was announced by the king and Pandit Krishna Prasad Uniyal after they performed Ganesh Puja and studied the Panchang. The Abhishek Puja would be performed on
More
06 Feb, 2019
Kedarnath Weather Change Has Amplified the Charm of the Temple After Heavy Snowfall
Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand turned white as the region experienced another day of snowfall. On February 5, the regions around Kedarnath temple witnessed fresh snowfall. The state of Uttarakhand has been witnessing heavy snowfall over the month of January and the trend has continued in the month of
More
31 Jan, 2019
Restoring The Temple to Its Glory: Kedarnath to Receive a Facelift Before Upcoming Yatra
Joyous news for the devotees visiting Kedarnath Temple, one of the four Char Dham shrines is about to get a new overlook in appearance. The authorities are aiming to develop a park behind the world famous spiritual place in Uttarakhand. The architects have submitted the design and the development wo
More
22 Jan, 2019
Take a Look at These Interesting Facts about Kedarnath Temple that Make it So Unique!
Tucked away comfortably in the Garhwal Himalayas, Kedarnath Temple is one of the holiest and most visited pilgrimage destinations in India. It is also the highest among the 12 Jyotirlingas and obviously a place of immense religious importance. Apart from that, Kedarnath is a part of the Chota Char D
More
12 Nov, 2018
All You Need to Know about Kalimath Temple
Dotted with countless shrines and pilgrimage sites, Uttarakhand is often known as the abode of Gods and Goddesses. And of those numerous sacred sites in Uttarakhand, one extremely popular one is Kalimath Temple. Engirdled by Kedarnath mountains, Kalimath Temple lies near the banks of River Saraswati
More
26 Oct, 2018
The Portals of Famous Chota Char Dham are Closed for 2018: Dates for 2019 will Disclose Soon
With the closure of the Badrinath Temple on 20th November, the Char Dham Yatra 2018 came to an end. However, the doors of other three shrines - Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath have already been closed for the year. On the last day of Badrinath, a total of 5237 devotees came to pay their obeisance
More
03 Aug, 2018
A Detailed Guide to Plan a Trip to Valley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers is at a height of more than 3000 m making it one of the alpine national parks in India Valley of Flowers is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Garhwal Himalayas The park is home to the rare species of flowering plant, Brahma Kamal The national park boasts a variety of 520 alp
More
12 Jul, 2018
Kartik Swami Temple: The Only Lord Murugan Temple in North India
“It is better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times” Well, I don’t know who wrote this quote, but I believe it suits best to Kartik Swami Temple in Uttarakhand. Wondering why? Don’t worry, you’ll get to know shortly but for that, you need to be with me for the nex
More