Hanuman Chatti

Hanuman Chatti is a small Himalayan settlement and pilgrimage halt in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, located at the confluence of the Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Situated at about 2,400 metres on the Barkot-Yamunotri route, it is known for its small Hanuman Temple and as a traditional stop for pilgrims trekking to Yamunotri, the source of the Yamuna and part of the Char Dham Yatra.

Visitors can expect a small mountain settlement with a modest Hanuman Temple, a few guesthouses, dhabas and shops along the Yamunotri trek route. The site is set in a forested valley at the confluence of two rivers with views of surrounding Himalayan slopes. Pilgrims typically stop briefly for darshan, rest and refreshments before continuing on foot or by pony/palki towards Janki Chatti and Yamunotri.

Hanuman Chatti is traditionally associated with Lord Hanuman and serves as a long-established halt on the ancient Yamunotri pilgrimage route. The settlement developed to serve pilgrims traveling to Yamunotri Dham, one of the four Char Dham shrines.

The site holds religious significance for Hindu pilgrims as a place to offer prayers to Lord Hanuman before proceeding to Yamunotri Temple. It is an integral part of the Char Dham Yatra and Yamunotri Yatra traditions in Uttarakhand.