On the 3rd day of darshan at Yamunotri Dham, have breakfast and depart for Hanumanchatti (10 Km), and Janki Chatti (5 km). Here you will begin the First Pahad Char Dham Yatra of Yamunotri (6 Km trek). You have the option of hiring palki, ponies, or a horse for your trek. (At your own cost).
The trek passes through a lush green valley, a profusion of conifers, rhododendrons, cacti and several species of Himalayan shrubs.
Yamunotri (altitude 3,291 m), the westernmost shrine of the Char Dhams, is snuggled in the Bandarpunch range (6,361 m). Yamunotri is the source of the river Yamuna, the twin sister of Varna, the Lord of Death. The Yamuna is also the daughter of Surya the Sun. The actual source of the river originates from Champasar Glacier 1 km ahead of the shrine, at an altitude of 4,321 meters. On arrival in the afternoon in Yamunotri, take a holy dip in the Yamuna River and perform Pooja.
Return via the same route back to Barkot, check-in at Hotel / Camp. Dinner and Overnight stay at a hotel in Barkot.