Yamunotri News

Check out the latest travel news and updates from Yamunotri in chronological order. Read the recent news headlines about Yamunotri.

30 Apr 2025
Char dham temples decorated with flowers on Akshay Tritiya
Char Dham yatra Dhams
Top: Yamunotri and Gangotri,  Bottom: Badrinath and Kedarnath
30 Apr 2025
More Than 5,000 Pilgrims Visit Yamunotri and Gangotri on Opening Day
30 Apr 2025
Uttarkashi Police Releases Helpline Numbers for Gangotri and Yamunotri Yatra Pilgrims

Uttarkashi Police has issued helpline numbers—7455939993, 9411112976, and 112 — to support pilgrims visiting Gangotri and Yamunotri during the Chardham Yatra. Devotees can access 24/7 police assistance for any related queries or emergencies by calling these numbers.

28 Apr 2025
Char Dham Yatra 2025 preparations complete says Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Chief Minister Dhami said that all preparations have been completed for the Char Dham Yatra 2025. He told, “The doors of Yamunotri and Gangotri will open on 30 April. Kedarnath Dham will open on May 2 while Badrinath Dham will open on May 4.

28 Apr 2025
Offline Registration For Char Dham Yatra Begins In Haridwar

Ahead of the Char Dham Yatra starting on April 30, offline registration began in Haridwar on Monday. 20 counters, including special ones for seniors, the disabled, and foreigners, were set up. Check Char Dham Registration Guide.

27 Apr 2025
Devotees will have darshan through token system in Yamunotri

To control the crowd in Yamunotri Dham, this year the district administration is starting a token system for darshan. Along with this, a one-way system has been implemented for the pilgrims. In this, a 100 meter long route has been made for entry and 150 meter long for exit.

DM Dr. Meherban Singh Bisht said that police and SDRF booths have been set up from Jankichatti to Yamunotri. These people will make the movement smooth when the number of pilgrims increases. At the same time, the three km alternative route from Bhaironghati to Bhandeligad has also been repaired.

27 Apr 2025
Construction of helipad near Garudganga in Yamunotri Dham completed - CM Dhami's helicopter makes successful landing

Construction of helipad near Garudganga in Yamunotri Dham has been completed. Since then, practice of successful landing and takeoff of helicopters is going on continuously there. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government helicopter made a successful landing at the helipad of Yamunotri Dham on Sunday.

05 Apr 2025
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Urges Chardham Yatra Pilgrims to Register Online to Avoid Inconvenience

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has appealed to all devotees planning to undertake the Chardham Yatra to complete their registration online in advance. He emphasized that early registration will help ensure a smooth and hassle-free pilgrimage experience, while also aiding in effective crowd management during the Yatra. Check How to register for Char Dham yatra and Char dham health advisory.

21 Mar 2025
Chardham yatra registration start date 2025

Registration for Chardham Yatra has started from 20 March 2025. It will be mandatory for the devotees to provide Aadhar card details for registration. This time only 60 percent of the registrations for Chardham Yatra will be done online, while 40 percent of the registrations will be offline. Check complete guide to Char Dham Yatra Registration

28 Feb 2025
Heavy Snowfall in Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath & Kedarnath

The recent change in weather led to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the Himalayas including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath.

28 Jan 2025
Opening Date of Yamunotri Temple

The portals of Yamunotri Temple will reopen for the pilgrims on 30 April 2025 on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritya.

08 Dec 2024
Winter Char Dham Yatra Inauguration by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

The Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, inaugurated the Winter Char Dham Yatra. He emphasized the tourism boost and job creation that the yatra brings, while urging tourists to visit various sites in the region. Dhami inspected arrangements and promised better facilities. The event took place at the Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath, Rudraprayag district, marking the temple as the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath. Know more about Char Dham Yatra.

20 Nov 2024
Char Dham Yatra 2024 Concludes

With the closing of Badrinath Temple on 17 Nov, the Char Dham Yatra for year 2024 has concluded. Over 46.17 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham this year.

DhamNo. of Pilgrims
Kedarnath16,52,076
Badrinath14,35,341
Gangotri8,15,273
Yamunotri7,14,755
03 Nov 2024
Portals of Yamunotri Dham were closed on 3 Nov

Stats: This year more than 7 Lakh pilgrims visited Yamunotri.

15 Sep 2024
Chardham Yatra is gaining momentum again, increasing number of devotees in Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham

More than six thousand devotees arrived in Yamunotri and Gangotri Dham last day. With this, the number of visiting devotees in these two Dhams during this Yatra period has crossed twelve lakhs. This time a large number of pilgrims are also coming to both the Dhams through heli services. In view of this, the administration has made all the necessary arrangements to ensure that the Yatra is completed in a safe and systematic manner along with making the arrangements related to the Yatra foolproof.

05 Jul 2024
Landslides block highways to Adi Kailash, Badrinath & Yamunotri

Heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand has triggered landslides, leading to road blockages and significant disruptions. Villages have been cut off, highways blocked, and the pilgrimage to Adi Kailash has been suspended. One casualty has been reported in Chamoli district. Authorities are actively working to clear the blocked roads and manage the aftermath of these natural disasters.

25 Jun 2024
Over nine lakh pilgrims visited Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines

A record number of 923772 lakh pilgrims have visited these shrines in which 450895 lakhs reached Yamunotri and 472877 lakhs pilgrims reached Gangotri.

22 May 2024
Authorities impose Section 144 on Yamunotri route, limit use of horses and mules

The district authorities of Uttarkashi have issued orders to curb the movement of horses and mules in a bid to ensure smooth, safe and peaceful movement of pilgrims on the Shri Yamunotri Dham foot pilgrimage route. The maximum number of horses and mules going from Janki Chatti to Yamunotri and vice versa has been limited to 800, while the time for the movement of horses and mules is between 4:00 am to 5:00 pm.

22 May 2024
Over 1.51 lakh devotees visited Yamunotri

Yamunotri dham has been visited by over 1.51 lakh pilgrim this year since it opened on 10 May 2024.

25 Apr 2024
Per Day Limt for Yamunotri Dham has been set to 9000 registrations
25 Apr 2024
Chardham Yatra witnesses record-breaking registration of 15 Lakh participants in 10 Days

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is set to commence on May 10, and even before its initiation, a record-breaking number of devotees have registered. According to the tourism department report, 494,129 registrations have been recorded for Kedarnath, 414,260 for Badrinath, 265,110 for Gangotri, 243,982 for Yamunotri, and 21,804 for Hemkund Sahib.

02 Mar 2024
Snowfall Update - Snowfall in Chardham, Harsil on 02 Mar 2024

Around 6 inch snowfall recorded in Harsil on 02 Mar 2024. There has been snowfall in Harsil along with Char Dham in Uttarakhand and other high altitude. Though the Badrinath temple is closed for winters, the opening date of Badrinath has been announced.

20 Feb 2024
Uttarakhand Snowfall Update 20 Feb 2024

Snowfall was reported on Monday in regions such as Kedarnath Dham, including Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Chandrashila, etc. Additionally, light snowfall was observed in tourist spots like Chopta, Dugalbitta and in Deoriatal. 

The phenomenon extended to Gangotri and Yamunotri Dham, Harshil Valley, and other high-altitude areas of Uttarkashi. Despite the snowfall, road movements remained unaffected at present.

25 Nov 2023
Yamunotri Records highest pilgrims footfall ever in 2023

In the year 2023, the sacred pilgrimage site of Yamunotri Dham witnessed an unprecedented surge in devotion, as a remarkable record of 7.3 lakh pilgrims embarked on the spiritual journey to seek blessings and pay homage. 

This notable influx of pilgrims reflects not only the deep-rooted religious significance of Yamunotri but also the growing popularity of this revered destination among devotees.

23 Feb 2023
Uttarakhand Govt has approved construction of a ropeway to Yamunotri

The 3.3 km long ropeway will span between Kharsali and Yamunotri. The carrying capacity of the ropeway would be 500 pilgrim per hour. It will reduce the travelling time to 15 mins.