The
first stopover for the Char Dham Yatra is the
westernmost shrine of Yamunotri in the Garhwal
Himalayas. Dedicated to Goddess yamuna, it is
perched atop a flank of the Bandar Poonchh peak
(3.165 mts. Above sea level) and is situated
opposite to Gangotri. The shrine attracts devotees
in large numbers from May to October.Yamunotri
is the source of the revered river yamuna which
originates from the Champasar Glacier lying
1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of
4,321 mts. Pilgrims do not frequently visit
the source of the river as it is not easily
accessible.
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