We left Dehradun early in the learning and stopped by for breakfast at Mussouri. From Mussouri the picturesque road heads north to Yamuna bridge, then to Barkot, where one road branches to Gangotri. The road winds along the Yamuna river through luxurious dense green vegetation to Hanumanchatti, the end of motorable road. The remaining journey has to be undertaken on foot or pony. Yamunotri is only 13 km from Hanumanchatti. But it is better to proceed another 6 km and have the night halt at Janakibaichatti. The journey to Yamunotri is simply breathtaking. High snowcovered peaks all around, glaciers, streams and waterfalls, vibrant green foliage and the pristine air are a sheer delight to tired city lungs. Yamunotri, 3322 metres above sea level, is located on the western bank of the great peak of Banderpunch (monkey's tail) which is 6315 metres high.

(1). State the reason of taking halt at Mussouri.

Ans: The reason of taking halt at Mussouri was taking breakfast there.

(2). Mention the reason to undertake remaining journey to Yamunotri on foot or pony.

Ans: The road that winds along the Yamuna river through dense green vegetation to Hanumanchatti was the end of motorable road. This is the reason for undertaking remaining journey to Yamunotri on foot or pony.

(3). Explain why the journey to Yamunotri is simply breathtaking.

Ans: High snowcovered peaks all around, glaciers, streams and waterfalls, vibrant green foliage and the pristine air are a sheer delight to tired city lungs. So the journey to Yamunotri is simply breathtaking.

(4). Describe the location of Yamunotri.

Ans: Yamunotri is13 km from Hanumanchatti. It is 3322 metres above sea level and located on the western bank of the great peak of Banderpunch (monkey's tail) which is 6315 metres high.