DAY-1 | Yamunotri - Gangotri Yatra 2023 | Lakhamandal

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In this video, we covered Kempty Falls, Damta, Badkot, Lakhamandal, Hanuman Chatti, Syana Chatti, Phool Chatti, Rana Chatti, Janki Chatti, Kharshali.

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About Lakhamandal
Lakhamandal is a famous temple located in Chakrata region. The deity of temple is Lord Shiva. Remains of several temples still exist in the Lakhamandal premises. Here, the Shivling is made of graphite which shines on pouring water on it.

Lakhamandal - History & Epic
Located at 100 km from Chakrata, Lakhamandal is also a place of historical and mythological significance in India. As per legends, in Hindu epic Mahabharata, Lakhamandal is the same place where Duryodhan tried to kill the Pandavas by making them stay at a palace the 'Laksha Grah', the house made of Wax.
Outside the main shrine of Lakhamandal, there are two well carved statues. People believe these statues are of Arjun and Bheem or Danav (Evil) and Manav (Good) or two doormen. Inscription in the temple dates back 8th to 15th century of Gupta period.

Location & How to Reach Lakhamandal
Lakhamandal is located at 100 kms in Mussoorie road from Chakrata. Visitors can reach Lakhamandal by bus or by hiring taxi from Chakrata. Nearest railway station to reach Lakhamandal is Dehradun Railway Station (107 kms) and airport at Jolly Grant Airport (130 kms).

Location of Jankichatti
Janki Chatti is situated at a distance of 435 kms from Delhi. Buses are easily available up to Barkot from Dehradun. From Barkot you can go by jeep up to Janki Chatti. Some devotees prefer to walk the 7kms distance from Hanuman Chatti to Janki Chatti because it is an easy trek.

How to reach Jankichatti
Road Route from Delhi: Delhi - Meerut - Roorkee - Dehradun - Mussoorie - Naugaon - Barkot - Hanuman Chatti - Janki Chatti

By Road: Janki Chatti is connected with motorable roads to major cities of Uttarakhand. If you are travelling from Delhi, you can take a bus till Haridwar or Rishikesh and then take a taxi to Janki Chatti. You can also take a bus from Haridwar to Barkot and then take a taxi from Barkot to Janki Chatti. Buses and taxis to Barkot are easily available from major cities of Uttarakhand. You can also hire taxis directly from Delhi to Janki Chatti.

By rail: The nearest railway station from Jankichatti is Dehradun Railway Station and Rishikesh Railway Station located at a distance of 180 km and 222 km from Jankichatti respectively. Buses and taxis to Barkot and Uttarkashi are available from Dehradun and Rishikesh. From there, you can get taxis to Jankichatti.

By air: The nearest airport from Jankichatti is Jolly Grant Airport located at a distance of 209 km. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Jankichatti. You can also avail helicopter services from Dehradun to Yamunotri.

You can also hire or rent a Cab/ Taxi to Jankichatti.

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