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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