How to Reach Yamunotri Temple by Bus, Train, Car, Flight / Air / Road

Pilgrims trekking on the mountain path to reach Yamunotri Temple

Yamunotri Temple is located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India, and is one of the Char Dham Yatra pilgrimage sites. Here's a complete guide on how to reach Yamunotri.

By Air

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun), around 210 km from Yamunotri. Daily flights to Delhi are available. From the airport, you can hire a taxi to Hanuman Chatti, the last motorable point before the trek. Helicopter services from Dehradun are also available to Yamunotri.

By Rail

Nearest railway stations to Yamunotri include Dehradun (175 km) and Rishikesh (200 km). Both stations are well connected to major Indian cities. From there, one can take a taxi or bus to Hanuman Chatti. Additional nearby rail stations include Haridwar and Kotdwar. Taxis and buses regularly ply from these stations to Hanuman Chatti via motorable roads.

️ By Road

Yamunotri has no direct road access. The motorable road ends at Hanuman Chatti, which is connected by road to Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Barkot, Rishikesh, Tehri Garhwal, etc. From ISBT Kashmiri Gate (Delhi), buses to Rishikesh are easily available.

Trek Route

Hanuman Chatti → Phool Chatti – 5 km by Jeep
Phool Chatti → Janaki Chatti – 5 km trek
Janaki Chatti → Yamunotri – 6 km trek

These treks are popular and serviced by ponies, palkis, and porters. The roads are maintained by the Samyukt Rotation Yatayat Vyavastha Samiti.

Yamunotri to Gangotri Route

Total Distance: 237 km | Estimated Time: 9 hours

Yamunotri → Barkot – 45 km / 2 hrs
Barkot → Dharasu Band – 60 km / 2 hrs
Dharasu Band → Uttarkashi – 27 km / 1 hr
Uttarkashi → Harsil – 80 km / 3 hrs
Harsil → Gangotri – 25 km / 1 hr

Step-by-Step Breakdown (Yamunotri to Gangotri)

Segment	Distance	Time	Mode	Highlights
Yamunotri → Barkot	45 km	2 hours	Drive	Mountain valleys, Yamuna River views.
Barkot → Dharasu Band	60 km	2 hours	Drive	Prakateswar Mahadev (Shiv Cave)
Dharasu Band → Uttarkashi	27 km	1 hour	Drive	Famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Nehru Institute of Mountaineering
Uttarkashi → Harsil	80 km	3 hours	Drive	Lush green valleys, Bhagirathi River, Apple orchards, Mukhba Village
Harsil → Gangotri	25 km	1 hour	Drive	Sacred Ganges origin, Gangotri Temple

Key Travel Tips

Road Conditions: Mountain roads are winding. Avoid driving at night.
Best Time: May–June and September–October (avoid July–August due to landslides)
Registration: Mandatory for Gangotri Temple visit
Fuel: Fill fuel at Uttarkashi or Barkot

Highlights & Stops

Uttarkashi: Visit Vishwanath Temple and enjoy views of the Bhagirathi River.
Harshil: Known for its apple orchards and serene Himalayan landscapes.
Gangotri: Trek to Gaumukh Glacier (19 km from Gangotri Temple).

️ Delhi to Yamunotri Route Map (via Haridwar)

Delhi → Haridwar [210 km]
Haridwar → Rishikesh [25 km]
Rishikesh → Narendranagar [16 km]
Narendranagar → Chamba [46 km]
Chamba → Brahmkhal [15 km]
Brahmkhal → Barkot [40 km]
Barkot → Sayana Chatti [27 km]
Sayana Chatti → Hanuman Chatti [6 km]
Hanuman Chatti → Phool Chatti [5 km]
Phool Chatti → Janaki Chatti [3 km]
Janaki Chatti → Yamunotri [6 km]

Detailed Distance Chart to Yamunotri

Dharasu → Yamunotri: 107 km
Hanuman Chatti → Yamunotri: 13 km
Tehri → Yamunotri: 149 km
Rishikesh → Yamunotri: 222 km
Delhi → Yamunotri: 419 km
Chandigarh → Yamunotri: 394 km
Nagpur → Yamunotri: 1470 km
Mumbai → Yamunotri: 1795 km
Bangalore → Yamunotri: 2533 km
Chennai → Yamunotri: 2586 km
Vishakhapatnam → Yamunotri: 2158 km
Mangalore → Yamunotri: 2703 km
Nashik → Yamunotri: 1681 km
Pondicherry → Yamunotri: 2741 km
Kerala → Yamunotri: 3015 km
Bhopal → Yamunotri: 1170 km
Kolkata → Yamunotri: 1871 km
Vijayawada → Yamunotri: 2235 km
Pune → Yamunotri: 1855 km
Surat → Yamunotri: 1564 km

Final Note

Once you reach the temple, you’ll find a peaceful, divine atmosphere at one of Hinduism's most sacred sites. Always check road and weather conditions—especially in winter—due to the risk of snowfall and road closures.