Yamunotri Temple - The Cradle of Yamuna | Chardham Yatra, Uttarakhand, India

Yamunotri - The Cradle of Yamuna

 

Yamunotri Temple

The Yamunotri shrine is a figurative source of River Yamuna. Perched atop a flank of the Bandarpoonch peak (3615 meters), it is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is situated directly opposite to Gangotri. The definitive source of the river is a frozen lake and a glacier (Champasar Glacier) is located on the Kalind mountain at the height of 4421 meters. To reach this point one would have to climb one more steep kilometer further. As such this path is not easily accessible; therefore the existing shrine was built at the foot of the mountain.  Yamuna is a very tiny stream here with icy cold water and her absolute innocence and the infantile purity overwhelms the devotees with reverence.

As narrated in myths, this place was the chosen retreat of Sage Asit Muni. Taking daily baths in both the sacred rivers i.e. Ganga and Yamuna, was a mandatory chore in the routine of the pious soul. As the sage grew older it became more and more difficult for him to go to Gangotri and maintain his routine. To assist the avid worshipper, it is said that a tiny stream of Ganga appeared opposite Yamunotri. From then on, a thin stream coming out of the rocks nearby is regarded and worshipped as Ganga by the devotees.

Yamunotri

According to another Hindu myth, Surya, the sun god is the father of Yamuna, and Yama, the god of death. It is said that since Yamuna is the sister of Yama, anyone who bathes in the river is spared a painful death.

The Yamuna temple was constructed by Maharaja Partap Shah of Tehri Garhwal. Inside the temple there is an idol of Goddess Yamuna made of black marble. Generations of Hindus have elevated Yamuna, like Ganga to the status of divine mother of the Indian civilization.

Close to the temple are several thermal springs which flow into numerous pools. The most important of these is Suraj Kund known for its very high temperature. Devotees prepare rice and potatoes tied in Muslin cloth, to offer at the shrine by dipping them in these hot water springs. Rice thus cooked is taken back home as prasad. Near Suraj Kund there is a slab of stone known as Divya Shila or the slab of divine light. This slab is worshipped before any puja is offered to Yamuna.

The trek to Yamunotri is truly spectacular, dominated by a panorama of rugged peaks and dense forest. From Rishikesh, a 220 kilometers journey by road takes one to Janki Chatti. From here it is a 5 kilometers trek to Yamunotri. The trek can be covered on foot or on ponies. Palanquins and porters are also available on hire.

Sights to See

Yamunotri

Yamunotri, the western most shrine in the Garhwal region, is situated at an altitude of 3,322 m. The shrine is reached by a trek of 14 km from Hanuman Chatti, the nearest roadhead. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. The origin of the river Yamuna is at the Champasar Glacier, near Yamunotri.

Temple of Yamuna
The temple is a simple structure and the idol of Goddess Yamuna is in black marble. The temple was built between 1892 and 1893 and was destroyed twice due to earthquake after which it was re-built.

Divya Shila: A rock pillar, worshipped before entering the Yamunotri temple.

Surya-Kund: Near the temple of Goddess Yamuna there are number of hot springs. The most important of these is Surya Kund.

On route Rishikesh - Yamunotri
Route from Rishikesh to Chamba (same as in Rishikesh - Gangotri route) Dharasu:
The road bifurcates here for Gangotri and Yamunotri.

Barkot:
For the nature lovers, Barkot offers every charm in its forests, mountains and valleys. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Tel: 01375 224236.

Syanachatti:
A small village nestling in a forest on the banks of the Yamuna. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Sayanchatti.

Hanuman Chatti:
Set in very beautiful surroundings, at the confluence of the Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers. The 14 km trek to Yamunotri starts from here. Accom: (GMVN) 01375 2233371.

Jankichatti:
This is the last halting place on the Yamunotri route. Accommodation is very limited at Yamunotri, hence pilgrims return to Jankichatti, which is just 7 km from Yamunotri. Jankichatti is also famous for thermal springs. Accom: Tourist Bungalow (GMVN).

How to Reach Yamunotri

By Air: Jolly Grant is located about 96 km from Yamunotri, the nearest railhead.

By Rail: Dehradun is located at a distance of 172 km and Rishikesh at a distance of 213 km from Yamunotri, the closest railhead

ByRoad: From Dharasu, Tehri, Rishikesh and Dehradun you can easily reach Yamunotri.

Tourism Office:

Uttaranchal Tourism
103 Indra Prakash Building
21 Barakhamba Road
New Delhi.
Tel: 011 23350481/23712246
Fax: 23320109.
Website: www.gmvnl.com

Badrinath Temple - The Lord Vishnu Lok | Chardham Yatra, Uttarakhand, India

Badrinath - The Lord Vishnu Lok

Badrinath Temple

Counted among the national Char Dham of the country, the Badrinath Dham is one of the most ancient Hindu shrines. The sacred shrine lies on the right bank of the River Alaknanda, perched at an altitude of 3133 meters above sea level, guarded on either side by the two mountains Nar and Narayan, with the towering peak of Neelkanth providing a splendid backdrop. Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badris,
 it is revered by all as the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu.

Badrinath Temple

 
Established by Adi Guru Shankaracharya, the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches and was finally restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindias and Holkars. The main entrance gate is colorful and imposing. It is popularly known as Singh Dwar. A large brass gong hangs at the centre of the gate. A flight of steps takes pilgrims to the main gate and further into the temple which has two parts - the Garbh Griha , where the deity is seated and the Mandapam, where pilgrims assemble for Darshan. The temple is approximately 50 ft tall with the small cupola on top, covered with the gold gilt roof. The facade is built of stones, with arched windows. The architecture resembles a Buddhist vihara, with the brightly painted facade also most typical of Buddhist temples. The temple complex has 15 idols. Main attraction is the one meter high image of Lord Badrinath, finally sculpted in black stone. It represents Lord Vishnu seated in a meditative pose flanked by the idols of Nar and Narayan on the right and Kubera and Narad on the left. The other important idols are those of Uddhava, Garuda, Laxmi, Ghantakaran, Hanuman and Ganesha.

Sights to See

Badrinath Temple
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple contains the main idol is carved in Shalagram stone and represents Vishnu seated in meditation, flanked by NarNarayan. The present temple was built two centuries ago by the Garhwal Kings. During the period when the temple remains closed, the idols are taken to Pandukeshwar. The other important Badris are Bhavishye Badri, Yogadhyan Badri, Vrudh Badri and Adi Badri located near the main Badrinath Shrine which is known as ‘Panch Badri’.

Nar and Narayan

Tapt Kund or Surya Kund
The famous hot springs are located just below the temple

Neelkanth:
A majestic peak of the Himalayas, towering to a height of 6,600 m. Other places of interest are the Mata Murti, Sesh Netra and Urvashi temples & Charanapaduka

Mana Village (4 km):
Considered as the last village on the Indo-Tibet border. Further 4 km from Mana village are the Vasundhara waterfalls, one of the biggest in India.

Satopanth Lake (18 km):
A natural lake situated amidst high mountains. On Route Rishikesh-Badrinath

Kaudiyala:
At an altitude of 480 m, the mighty waters of the River Ganga here are ideal for white water rafting. Rock climbing can also be arranged. GMVN conducts river-rafting courses at Kaudiyala. Accom: Rest Tent Colony (GMVN) Kaudiyala, Dist Tehri, Tel 01378 262911.

Deoprayag:
Situated at the confluence of the rivers Alakananda and Bhagirathi, it is an important pilgrim centre with its Shiva and Ragunath temples. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Deoprayag, Tehri Dist., Tel: (01378) 266013

Srinagar (Garhwal):
The old capital of Garhwal. Places of interest here are the Kamleshwar and Kalpaveshwar temples and the Shankar Math. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Srinagar, Dist. Pauri, Tel: 01346 252199, 257109

Rudraprayag:
Situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini. The temples that dot this region are those of Rudranath and Chamunda Devi. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Rudraprayag, Dist. Pauri, Tel: 01364 233347.

Gauchar:
A beautiful valley. Accom:Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Gauchar, Dist. Chamoli, Tel: 01363 240611.

Karnaprayag:
The base for treks to Roopkund and Bedni Bugyal. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN) , Dist. Chamoli, Tel: 01363 244210.

Nandaprayag: An important pilgrim centre with a temple of Gopalji. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Nandprayag. Tel: 01372 261215

Pipalkoti:
Known for its scenic beauty. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Chamoli Dist. Tel: 01372 266237.

Joshimath:
It is believed that Adi Shankaracharya performed penance here. After enlightenment, he established a religious centre (Math) here, which he called ‘Jyotirmath’. Joshimath has temples dedicated to Goddess Durga and Ugra Narsimha, the lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Accom: (1) New Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Dist. Chamoli, Tel: 01389 222226 : (2) Old Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Joshimath, Dist. Chamoli, Tel: 01389 222118; (3) Badri-Kedar Temple Trust Dharamshala.(4) Birla Guest House. (5) Forest Rest House. (6) The Camp Chardham. www.theleisurehotels.com.

Govindghat:
Govindghat is the starting point of the trek to the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund. Accommodation is available at the Gurudwara in Govindghat.

Pandukeshwar:
Famous for the temple of Yogdhyan Badri, one of the Panch Badris. The other four are Vishal Badri (Badrinath), Adi Badri (17 km from Karnaprayag), Bhavishya or future Badri and Vridha or old Badri (Joshimath). Pandukeshwar houses the idol of the Badrinath temple during the winter months.

Hemkund Sahib:
(20 km from Govind Ghat by foot). This sacred Sikh shrine is situated on the shores of the Hemkund Lake (4,320 m). It marks the place where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and the last Guru unified with God after meditation.

Valley of Flowers:
(19 km trekking from Govind Ghat:): A beautiful scenic valley in the Himalayas, flowers blooms from July till end of August. (Trekking route: Govindghat-Pulna-Bhyunder-Ghangaria-Valley of Flowers-Hemkund).

How to Reach Badrinath:

How to Reach Badrinath by Air : Badrinath does not have any airport. The Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport in Dehradun. Plenty of airlines operate regular flights to Dehradun linking it to several cities in northern India.

How to Reach Badrinath by Road : Though Badrinath is situated in the remote Garhwal Himalayas, the place has good road link.The road link between Rishikesh and Badrinath has good access with Delhi.

How to Reach Badrinath by Rail : Badrinath does not have any railway station. Rishikesh is the nearest rail station only 300kms. There are plenty of good trains that link Rishikesh to various cities like Kolkata (Howrah),Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow.

Tourism Office:

The Manager, Tourist Rest House
GMVN, Badrinath,
Tel: 01381 222212;

Gangotri Temple - Ganga River Descended on Earth | Chardham Yatra, Uttarakhand, India

Gangotri - Where Ganga Descended on Earth

 

Gangotri Temple

This picturesque location in the hinterlands of the Himalayas is a highly sacred pilgrimage - spot where Ganga, the river of life, descended upon earth for the first time. According to mythology, Goddess Ganga, the daughter of heaven, took the form of a river to exonerate the wrongs of king Bhagirath's predecessors. This generosity was on the part of Ganga was a result of the king’s relentless penance for more than five centuries. Lord Shiva received the river into his matted locks to minimize the impact of her fall. As a consequence of this mythological association, she came to be known as Bhagirathi here. Situated 100 kilometers from Uttarkashi, Gangotri is at a height of 3048 meters, amidst mesmerizing surroundings, along the right bank of Bhagirathi.

 

Gangotri Temple

The temple was constructed in the early 18th century by a Gorkha Commander, Amar Singh Thapa. The existing temple is said to be the one reconstructed by the Jaipur dynasty.

Legend has it that King Bhagirath worshipped Lord Shiva, standing on a sacred stone. The stone lies near the temple. Another legend associates this stone with the Pandavas, who offered Dev Yajna to atone for the deaths of their own kinsfolk in the battle of Mahabharata.  The temple is an exquisite 20ft high structure made of white granite.

Sights to See :

Gaumukh

Gangotri in Uttarkashi District is situated at the confluence of the rivers, Kedar Ganga and Bhagirathi Ganga. According to legend, Gangotri is the place where Goddess Ganga descended on earth as a reward for King Bhagirath's severe penance. The source of the river is at Gaumukh, 18 km south east of Gangotri along the Gangotri glacier.

Gangotri Temple:
The 20 feet high temple is made of white granite. It was built in the early 18th century by a Gorkha commander and later renovated in the 20th century. Accom:Shikhar Nature Resort (5 km from Uttarkashi on the way to Gangotri. Resvn: Tel: 01377 222221.

 

Kedar Ganga

Submerged Shivling:
A natural rock Shivling which, according to legend, is where Lord Shiva sat to receive the Ganga in his matted locks.

Chirbasa (9 km):
It is an excellent site for camping and the best viewpoint before Gaumukh. Accom: Dharamshalas and PWD Rest Sheds are available.

Bhojwasa (16 km):
Bhojbasa, 3 km from Gaumukh is situated at an altitude of 3,792 m. There are a few ashrams in Bhojbasa. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Bhojbasa, Dist. Uttarkashi.

Kedar Tal (18 km):
This enchanting lake is situated south of Gangotri at an altitude of 5065 m and it is a 18 km trek from Gangotri. Kedar Tal is also a base camp for treks.

Gaumukh (19 km):
At a height of 3892 m, Gaumukh is the source of the river Ganga. The trek from Gangotri to Gaumukh is gradual but beyond Gaumukh, one should venture only with proper gear and an experienced guide.

Nandavan/ Tapovan (25 km):
A difficult 6 km trek from Gaumukh along the glacier. Nandavan is the base camp for the Bhagirath peaks and offers a stunning view of the Shivling Peak, Tapovan is known for its exquisite meadows.

On Route Rishikesh-Gangotri

Narendra Nagar:
It commands a panoramic view of the Doon Valley and the river Ganga. Accommodation in the form of budget hotels available.

Chamba:
A picturesque place. The road bifurcates here for Mussoorie, New Tehri and Rishikesh. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Chamba, Dist. Tehri, Tel: 01376 255245.

New Tehri:
New headquarters of the district of Tehri Garhwal, lying on the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers.

Uttarkashi:
An important pilgrim centre often equated with Varanasi or Kashi. Uttarkashi is connected by bus services with all major centres in the region. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Uttarkashi, Tel: 01374 222222, 222271. Shikhar Nature Resort, Garam Pani, Gawana.

Gangnani:
Noted for its thermal springs and a close up view of the Himalayas.

Harsil:
Starting point for various treks in the region. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Harsil, Dist. Uttarkashi. Tel: 013773 232210

Bhaironghati:
At an elevation of 2650 m and famous for the temple of Bhairavnath. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Bhaironghati.

How to reach Gangotri. :

By Air: Jolly Grant at Dehradun, 226 km away, is the nearest airport. Taxis, private cars, state road transport buses are available from the airport to Gangotri via Rishikesh.

By Rail: The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, which is well connected to Dehradun and Delhi.

By Road: There are daily bus services from Gangotri to Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun. Jeeps and tempos are available from Rishikesh to Gangotri.

Tourism Office:

Uttaranchal Tourism
103 Indra Prakash Building
21 Barakhamba Road
New Delhi.
Tel: 011 23350481/23712246
Fax: 23320109.
Website: www.gmvnl.com

Kedarnath Temple - Lord Shiva | Chardham Yatra, Uttarakhand, India

Kedarnath Temple - Lord Shiva

Kedarnath Temple

Having  thoroughly cleansed their bodies and souls at Yamunotri and Gangotri, the journey to Sri Kedarnath Ji for the pilgrims becomes most rewarding.Kedarnath is the seat of Lord Shiva. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Situated at the head of river Mandakini, at an altitude of 3581 meters, the shrine of Lord Kedarnath is amongst the holiest pilgrimage for the Hindus. It is no wonder that Adi Guru Shankaracharya choose to enshrine Lord Shiva in this land where unholy things become holy and the holy ones become holier. Fortunate are those who find good weather, but doubly blessed are those who are at Kedarnath on a moonlit night when the snow peaks gleam like a hundred silver pinnacles a top the glittering mountains.

The temple was built in the 8th century AD by Adi Guru Shankaracharya. It stands adjacent to the site of an ancient temple said to have been built by the Pandavas. It is magnificent in its style and architecture, and to construct such a temple at this height over a millennium ago must have been quite a feat. The temple has a Mandapam and a Garbh Griha built of extremely large, evenly cut, grey slabs of stones on a rectangular platform.

Kedarnath Temple

Puja timings are in the morning and evening. Morning puja is called Nirvana Darshan, when the Shiva pinda (conical rock) is worshipped in the natural form i.e without any ornamentation, floral or otherwise. Ghee and water are the main offerings. Evening puja is called Sringar Darshan, when the Shiva pinda is adorned with ornaments and flowers. The pinda is graced with a golden umbrella suspended from above.
It is the place where Lord Shiva absolved Pandavas from the sin of killing their own cousins Kauravas in the battle of Kurukshetra. The origin of the revered temple can be found in the great epic Mahabharata.

 

 

 

Sights to See :

 

Kedarnath

Kedarnath Temple
Located at an altitude of 3,581 metres, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, Kedarnath, is among the most revered pilgrim centres in the country. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple according to legend was first built and venerated by the Pandava brothers, to atone for their sins after the battle of Mahabharat.

Bhairavnath Temple:
To the south of the main temple stands the temple of Bhairav, the deity who guards Kedarnath in winter, when it is closed for worship.

Chorabari (Gandhi Sarovar):
Situated 1 km from Kedarnath, it is usually referred to as Gandhi Sarovar, because the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed in the lake.

Samadhi of Adi Shankaracharaya:
Behind the Kedarnath temple is the samadhi where Adi Shankaracharya, the saint and philosopher gave up his life.

Vasuki Tal:
This Lake with its crystal clear water is located at an altitude of 14,200 ft. The other Kedars are: Madmaheshwar, Tungnath, Rudranath and Kalpeshwar.

On Route Rishikesh-Kedarnath
(Route from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag same as in Rishikesh - Badrinath Route) Agastamuni:
Agastamuni is very scenic with its rich green forests.

Kund: From Kund one can visit Ukhimath (8 km), the winter seat of Lord Kedarnath and three of the Panch Kedars namely Tunganath, Rudranath and Kalpeshwar. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Ukhimath, Tel: 01364 264236.

Guptkashi:
An important pilgrim centre, with the Chandrasekhar and Ardhanarishwar temples. GMVN Accomodation Tel: 01364 267221, Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Guptkashi, Dist. Chamoli, Tel: 01364 26721. The Chardham Camp www.theleisurehotels.com.

Soneprayag:
Situated at the confluence of the Sone Ganga and Mandakini rivers. Accom: Tourist Rest House (GMVN), Rampur (20 km before Soneprayag) 01364-262114

Gaurikund:
This is the last motor head and from here one has to trek 14 km to Kedarnath via Garurchatti and Rambara. Horses, dandies, ponies and coolies for luggage are available. Accom: Tourist Bungalow (GMVN), Tel: 01364 269202.

How to reach kedarnath :

How to Reach Kedarnath by Airways 
The nearest airport is that of the Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun.

How to Reach Kedarnath by Railways 
The nearest railway stations to reach Kedarnath are that of Rishikesh which is at a distance of 234 kms and Kotdwar at a distance of 260 kms.

How to Reach Kedarnath by Roads 
There is a 14 km trek by foot on a paved path from Gaurikund that has to be covered. There is however options for people to take on rent horses or palanquins also.

Tourism Office:

The Manager, Tourist Rest House
GMVN, Kedarnath,
Tel: 01364 263228;

Chardham Yatra | Yamunotri Temple | Gangotri Temple | Kedarnath Temple | Badrinath Temple

Chardham Yatra

Yamunotri

Nestled among the serene heights of the great Himalayas are four pilgrim-destinations namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, known collectively as Char Dham. These pilgrimage centres draw the maximum numbers of pilgrims each year, thus becoming the most important hubs of religious travel in whole of Northern India. Traditionally, the pilgimage is begins from West and ends in the East. Thus, the Char Dham Yatra commences from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. In accordance with the Hindu conventions, thousands of devotees take up this pious pilgrimage in the hope to experience bliss and successfully purge their souls of all worldly demons.

Gangotri

Each of these four sites is devoted to a specific deity. Yamunotri is dedicated to the Goddess Yamuna who goes along the pilgrims to the high altitudes of the picturesque Rawai Valley. Yamunotri stands high up in the deep left on the western face of the Bunderpunch Peak. The most sacred area of Yamunotri is a dark rock from where the hot springs emerge, called the Divya Shila. Here at the origin of the Yamuna pilgrims offer their first prayer. It is believed that a bath in the waters of the Yamuna protects the devotee from untimely death that could hinder one’s chances of achieving eternal emancipation.

Gangotri is dedicated to the Goddess Ganga. The shrine overlooks the River Bhagirathi, another name of River Ganga - the name having been derived from the myth of the ancient King Bhagirath’s penance that succeeded in bringing her upon the earth from the heavens. It is said that King Bhagirath meditated here in Gangotri on a rock called Bhagirath Shila, near the temple

Kedarnath

Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also a part of the Panch Kedar. It is the northernmost Jyotirlinga and is close to the source of the holy River Mandakini. Adi Shankaracharya is said to have attained samadhi at very young age adjacent to the Kedarnath Temple.

Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Neelkanth Peak between the Nar and Narayan mountains, Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated on the bank of the River Alaknanda at an altitude of 3133 meters. According to legend, Lord Vishnu meditated here while his consort Lakshmi took the form of a berry (badri) tree to offer him shade.

Before embarking on this journey, one has to be prepared to experience physical and mental hardships on the Himalayan roads. The Char Dham Yatra is one of the quite accessible yet most arduous journeys.  The Yatra route in the state is usually bustling with activity, especially during the summer. The scenic beauty of the mountains solemnly provides strength to the pilgrims, moving towards their destination.

Badrinath

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Season:

May to June and September to October (Temples remain closed from November, i.e., after Diwali till the end of April due to inclement weather)

Languages spoken:

Gujarati, Hindi and English

STD Code:

Badrinath: 01381
Kedarnath: 01364
Gangotri: 01377
Yamunotri: 01375

How to reach Chardham

AIR
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant at Dehradun (315 km from Badrinath, 240 km from Kedarnath, 298 km from Gangotri and 177 km from Yamunotri) and is connected to Delhi. However, this sector is discontinued for time being. (Indian Airlines operates smaller aircrafts between Delhi and Dehradun). Delhi is the most convenient airport.


RAIL
The nearest railhead is Rishikesh (297 km from Badrinath, 229 km from Kedarnath, 251 km from Gangotri and 223 km from Yamunotri), which is connected via Haridwar with major cities and towns in India.

Tourism Office:

The Manager, Tourist Rest House

GMVN, Badrinath,
Tel: 01381 222212;

The Manager, Tourist Rest House
GMVN, Kedarnath,
Tel: 01364 263228;

Asst. General Manager (Tourism)
Yatra Office, GMVN Ltd., Shail Vihar
Haridwar Bye Pass Road
Rishikesh 249201
Tel: 0135 2431793/ 2648/1783
Fax: 2430372
E-mail: yatra@gmvnl.com & yatraoffice@sancharnet.in.
Website: www.gmvnl.com & www.uttaranchaltourism.gov.in

Uttaranchal Tourism
103 Indra Prakash Building
21 Barakhamba Road
New Delhi.
Tel: 011 23350481/23712246
Fax: 23320109.
Website: www.gmvnl.com

India Tourism,
Government of India,
88 Janpath,
New Delhi
Tel: 011 23320005/23320008
Fax: 23320109
E-mail: goitodelhi@nic.in
website: www.incredibleindia.org