Jankichatti - Starting Point of Yamunotri Trek
Previously the starting point of the trek to reach Yamunotri was Hanuman Chatti. But now jeeps are available up to Janki Chatti, thus shortening the distance by 7kms.
Hanuman Chatti to Janki Chatti is a newly made road which will shorten your journey but trekking is more of a good and memorable experience. large numbers of devotees visit this place from May to October. You can purchase raincoats and other necessary items from Janki Chatti.
Nearby Tourist Places
Yamunotri Temple is the most popular place in the region as it is one of the Char Dhams of Uttarakhand state. People travel through Janki Chatti to reach Yamunotri. If you are an avid trekker then you can go to Darwa Top and Dodi Tal from Hanuman Chatti.
Activities in Jankichatti
Being a religious destination, the majority of the sightseeing locations at Jankichatti have religious connotations. The hot springs present at Jankichatti are popular among pilgrims who take a dip in the auspicious waters. Yamunotri shrine is a famous shrine that is visited by devotees every year in huge numbers.
Pilgrimage: Jankichatti lies just a few kilometers away from the revered shrine of Yamunotri dedicated to Goddess Yamuna. It is one of the four dhams in India. During winter, the idol from Yamunotri is shifted to Kharsali which is situated just 1 km from Jankichatti.
Trekking: For adventure enthusiasts, Hanumanchatti situated a few kilometers ways from Jankichatti is the base camp for few treks including Darwa Top and Hanuman Chatti. This beautiful trek rewards trekkers with abundant natural beauty in the form of waterfalls, dense forests, rivers, and streams.
Staying in Jankichatti
Jankichatti is situated just three kilometers away from the revered Yamunotri shrine. Since the Yamunotri has only a handful of accommodations available, pilgrims and tourists generally prefer to stay at Jankichatti which has a lot of options to stay. One can find budget hotels and guesthouses along with government-owned GMVN guesthouses at Jankichatti.
Jankichatti GMVN Guest House and several other budget hotels provide accommodation in Janki Chatti. Due to fewer accommodation options in Yamunotri, travelers prefer to stay at Jankichatti.
Jankichatti Food Guide
Due to the religious significance of the place, non-vegetarian food and alcohol are prohibited at Yamunotri and nearby places, including Jankichatti. There are plenty of restaurants and roadside food stalls mushroomed at Jankichatti where north Indian vegetarian food is served along with few popular Chinese, Punjabi and Garhwali dishes.
What is Jankichatti famous for?
Jankichatti is famous among tourist as Hotels enroute Yamunotri.
Jankichatti is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Char Dham Route, Others, Pilgrimage.
