Badrinath , Uttarakhand
About Badrinath
Badrinath is one of the most sacred cities of Hindus, it is situated a height of 3313 meters above sea level. Badrinath is the most important one of the Char Dhams. Millions of tourists and pilgrims descend on Badrinath every summer. The Badrinath Temple is the main attraction here. It is believed that it was established by Adi Shankaracharya.
India is literally ‘the Land of Gods’ and to get a taste of Indian belief systems, religious convictions and diverse culture, travelers should definitely make a trip to the Badrinath, one of the most crucial shrines of the Char Dham Yatra. A holy pilgrim location for people of Hindu faith, Badrinath is situated amid the mountains of Nar and Naryana, on the banks of River Alakananda, hovering under the mighty Neelkanth Peak. The Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is a chief attraction which brings thousands of devotees every year. The temple which is worshipped was erected by the Garhwal Kings almost 200 years ago and has 15 idols carved from the black stone. There interesting legends about the Pandavas, who are said to have passed through Badrinath while on a journey and also about holy River Ganges which was spilt into 12 rivers including Alakananda.
The travelers can also stop by Village Mana, the last village of India which was occupied by a rare Indo-Mongolian tribe, Tapt Kund a natural thermal spring near the river which is said to have healing properties. It also serves as a great opportunity for adventurers who have a profound fetish for mountaineering expeditions on the snow clad peak of Neelkanth.
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Mana, Uttarakhand
4.4 km from Badrinath - See map
Mana is a village located in Chamoli district and is the last village on route 58. Take the trek to Mana pass which is on the India Tibet route....
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Hemkund Sahib, Uttarakhand
9.9 km from Badrinath - See map
Sri Hemkund Sahib is guduwara (sikh religious place) set high in the Himalayas, this place can be reached only by walking from Gobindghat. Sri...
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Hanuman Chatti, Uttarakhand
11.9 km from Badrinath - See map
Hanuman Chatti is located 13 Km from Yamnotri and is famous for the confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna river. Famous amongst the trekkers this...
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Kalpeshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand
*12.3 km from Badrinath - See map
Kalpeshwar (Fifth Abode of lord Shiva) is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, that can be trekked to from Urgam village. Trekking in the Himilayas...
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Rudranath, Uttarakhand
*18.7 km from Badrinath - See map
Rudranath is the third temple that has to be visited while on the Panch kedar Pilgrimage. The other four are Kedarnath, Tungnath, Madhyammaheswar...
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Vasuki Tal, Uttarakhand
*22.2 km from Badrinath - See map
Vasuki Tal, 8Km from Kedarnath temple, in Rudraprayag district of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand in India is the enchanting lake where lord Vishnu is...
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Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*33.8 km from Badrinath - See map
Due to the high altitude of this lake, you shouldn’t trek here without an experienced local guide. The lake also functions as a base for further...
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Khatling Glacier Trek, Uttarakhand
*36.2 km from Badrinath - See map
Khatling Glacier Trek in Uttarakhand is an adventurous trek that begins from Ghuttu in Tehri district. The glacier is the source of Bhilangna...
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Milam Glacier, Uttarakhand
*37.1 km from Badrinath - See map
Milam Glacier is situated about 60 Km from Munsiyari at an elevation of 3,438mts in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Milam Glacier is situated...
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Valley of Flowers National Park, Uttarakhand
39.1 km from Badrinath - See map
Nestled on the heart of Himalayan Range, Valley of Flower is sure a feast to the tourist’s eyes. Nearly 300 varieties of wild flowers bloom in...
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Joshimath, Uttarakhand
39.2 km from Badrinath - See map
Joshimath can be accessed by Asia’s longest cable car which covers 10 towers before reaching Joshimath. Tourists are charged Rs. 500 for this...
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Namik Glacier, Uttarakhand
*52 km from Badrinath - See map
Namik Glacier lies in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. The glacier is famous for its hard trek which can be undertaken from Bageswar,...
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