Yamunotri Temple Opening and Closing Dates

Yamunotri Dham temple is the holy abode of goddess Yamuna and marks the birth place of the holy Yamuna River. Located in the district of Uttarkashi in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and perched on the flank of the cliff of Bandarpoonch Parvat the temple can only be reached after a brief trek of 7 kms from its final road head in Janki Chatti. As per traditions and keeping in mind the holy rituals the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand commences from Yamunotri and goes on in a clockwise direction i.e. eastwards. Just like the other Dham temples of Kedarnath, Badrinath and Gangotri, Yamunotri also remains open for a limited duration of months in a year.

It is important for you to know the exact date of your travel plans in order to got here according to the opening and closing dates. Given below are the complete information regarding the opening and closing dates for Yamunotri Dham temple in 2020:

Opening Date:

The temple opens its doors for Darshan during the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya. This year it is falling during the month of late April. This is also one of the most preferred and ideal time to avail the Yamunotri or Char Dham Yatra package. The temple opens up amongst great pomp and show when the idol of Yamuna Mata is brought back to her permanent holy abode from her winter home in the village of Kharsali. This is also the time when the other temple Kapat for char Dham also opens for the pilgrims for Darshan.

Closing Date:

Every year the closing date of the temple varies since it depends entirely on the date for Diwali that year. In 2020 this is falling during early November month. This is also the time which marks the onset of the winter season and the tourism and pilgrims are at an all-time low owing to the harsh and unexpected weather conditions. in case you are an adventure enthusiast then a snow winter hike before the temple shuts down is a highly recommended activity to indulge in.

Winter Home of Yamunotri Mata:

The idol of the presiding deity is worshipped in the form of a glistening triangular stone made of ammonite. The idol of the goddess is transferred to her winter home in Kharsali temple where the people continue to offer their prayer to the goddess as a part of the winter Char Dham Yatra. This place is located amidst a very scenic and a beautiful Himalayan surrounding which ensures that your holiday and pilgrimage is very pretty with each step you take.

Travel Tips for Yamunotri:

• If opting for an alternative route to get to the temple from Janki Chatti then only opt to travel via the government authorized palki and pony service providers since they give fixed and genuine prices. You can do this by checking their government issued registration license.
• The trek way to the temple is very challenging and takes the pilgrims through series of ascends and descends which can get taxing on your legs. So keep in mind to invest in a very good pair of walking or trekking shoes which will also feel light on your feet.
• Be sure to go there during the peak tourist season to avail all the important services. You can choose from a range of accommodation and transportation during this time as compared to the off season. The season for Char Dham pilgrimage is just around the corner so keep an eye out for any announcement regarding it.
• Travel light. Since it is not just like any other pilgrimage destination on the plain region, be sure to only include the necessary and essential items required for your journey purpose. Anything else more than that, get rid of it, it will only hold you back.