Barkot is famous as Business Hub, Char Dham Route, Town, . Nearest Airport from Barkot is Jolly Grant Airport, 152 kms and Nearest Railway Station is Dehradun, 136 kms. There are over 16 Hotels in Barkot.
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Trekking to Yamunotri is a difficult task that requires you to cover a steep journey of 6 to 7 km. You can also hire ponies and dolis to reach the Yamunotri Temple, but trekking to the temple feels the most rewarding.
Yamunotri Temple opens at 6 am and closes at 8 pm for pilgrims.
The hottest months are usually June and May, with an average temperature of 30°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 16°C.
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport for Barkot and Dehradun Railway Station is the nearest railway station for Barkot in Uttarakhand.
Barkot has many restaurants that serve North Indian and South Indian dishes. You also can have some local cuisine like Chainsoo, Jholi, Baadi, Thechwani, Kafuli, Ras, and Badil. There is only veg food available because of the religious significance of the place.
Barkot is famous for having Yamunotri Temple as a nearby attraction.
Also take participate in some adventurous sports like rock climbing, mountain climbing, and other various activities.
You can hire jeeps for Jankichatti from Barkot. Jankichatti is around 45kms from Barkot. From Jankichatti you have to begin the trek for Yamunotri.
Barkot has many 1-star and 2-star guesthouse and lodges which are in abundance at Barkot. GMVN guesthouses cottages are also available in the region. Check out hotels in Barkot.
