{"id":714,"date":"2019-04-13T07:10:45","date_gmt":"2019-04-13T07:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/?p=714"},"modified":"2026-09-29T10:49:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T10:49:57","slug":"yamunotri-trekking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/yamunotri-trekking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamunotri Yatra Trekking Tips and Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

2026 Fact Check:<\/strong> Elevation ~3,293 m \u00b7 Trek ~6 km one way (~12 km round trip) \u00b7 Time ~2.5\u20134 hrs \u00b7 Opens 19 April 2026 \u00b7 Closes ~11 Nov 2026 (tentative) \u00b7 Registration mandatory & free \u00b7 Pony\/Kandi\/Dandi rates below (confirm at counter)<\/p>\n

Yamunotri<\/a> is the first stop of the Char Dham Yatra<\/a>, and it starts with a real trek \u2014 not a stroll. From Janki Chatti<\/a>, the last road head, you climb 6 km one way<\/strong> to reach the temple at 3,293 metres, dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. It’s steep in parts, cemented for most of the way, and doable by pony, palki, or on foot.<\/p>\n

This guide covers the actual route, current pony\/palki rates, difficulty level, and the trekking tips that matter \u2014 not the generic filler you find on most blogs.<\/p>\n

Quick Answer:<\/strong> The Yamunotri trek is approximately 6 km one way from Janki Chatti to the temple, typically taking 2.5\u20134 hours on foot depending on pace. The path is paved with railings, moderately steep, and open from Akshaya Tritiya to Bhai Dooj. Pony, kandi, and dandi (palki) services are available for those who can’t walk the full distance.<\/p>\n

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