To the north of the Yamuna lies Bandarpooch mountain which is believed to be the place where Lord hanuman quenched his tail’s fire after burning the Lanka. Near the river source, the Yamunotri temple is situated dedicated to the goddess Yamuna. The goddess Yamuna resides in a temple in a black marble idol. It is a sacred place like the Gangotri temple. The temple remains closed during winters after Diwali till Akshaya Tritiya in April-May. 

A small hot water spring known as Surya Kund is there near the Yamuna river where devotees boil rice and potatoes tied in a muslin cloth.  Near Surya Kund, there is a Shila called Divya Shila, which is worshipped before puja is offered to the deity. Rice and potatoes made at Surya Kund offer at the shrine and rest taken as Prasad.

For photography enthusiasts, the environment of the place is best. The scenic beauty, snow-covered mountains, flora, and fauna attract tourists. For adventure seekers, camping and trekking can be done at Yamunotri.

The best time to visit this holy place is from May to November avoiding the monsoon season as it can be a risky affair due to landslides. The Yamunotri is easily accessible through all means of transport from Rishikesh and Dehradun.

Situated at a height of 3042m, Gangotri is a highly pious and sacred place for Hindus. There are no words that can describe the beauty and sanctity of the place. Snow clad mountains and clear water of  Ganga flowing around make the place more serene and peaceful. The aura of the Gangotri is unimaginable, devotees can feel the presence of god there.

Gangotri temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga is the most important shrine for the devotees traveling to Gangotri. The nearby places that attract tourists from all over are Tapovan, Bhairon Ghati, Submerged Shivling, Gaumukh Glacier, Harsil, etc

Gangotri temple remains closed for 6 months in a year due to harsh weather conditions. It gets open in the April-May and gets closed after Diwali festival.

To reach Gangotri, people can have all the means of transport. It is well connected through road, rail, and airways. Jolly Grant Airport and Rishikesh are the nearest airport and railway station respectively to the Gangotri. From here, Gangotri can be reached through road.