Badrinath Temple
Badrinath Temple is one of the most famous place located on high hills of Chamoli district of Uttrakhand. Badrinath is one of the holiest places for hindu pilgrimage, people came here from all over the world, to visit the Badrinath Temple and beauty of Uttrakhand.
Badrinath is one of the Char Dham Yatra of Uttrakhand with Kedarnath, Yamunotri, and Gangotri and also a Char Dham pilgrimage site of India with Puri, Dwarka and Rameswaram.
Badrinath Temple is situated at the height of 3133 meters (approx) above the sea level, The is located between the mountain Nar and Narayan, along the banks of the Alaknanda River. The surrounded area is cover with a snow, tree, mountain and offering a beautiful views of Himalayas.
Badrinath Temperature
In Summer
March to June
10°C to 18°C
In Monsoon
July to September
5°C to 15°C
In Winter
October to February
-10°C to 5°C
Places to Visit in Badrinath
Mana Village
Mana Village is the last vilage of Indian, It is located at an altitude of around 3,200 meters (approx) above the sea level and Mana Village was just 3 km from badrinath. It is the place where the Lord Badrinath (Vishnu) had spent time in meditation.
Mana Village is a beautiful blend of history, natural beauty, traditional, culture and mountain. It offers not only peaceful surroundings but also a deep connection with Hindu mythology and the Mahabharata. In Mana Village whether you’re trekking, meditating, or simply soaking in the peaceful atmosphere, Mana offers an experience that’s can’t be forgettable.
Key Attractions in Mana Village:
- Vyas Gufa (Vyasa Cave)
- Bhim Pul
- Saraswati River Origin
- Ganesh Gufa (Ganesha Cave
Joshimath
Tapt Kund
Tapt Kund is a natural hot water spring located just below the Badrinath Temple on the banks of the Alaknanda River The temperature of the water remains hot (45–50°C) even in freezing weather.
It was Believed that the the it was residence of Lord Agni (Fire God), Pilgrims take bath in Tapt Kund before going to Badrinath Temple for darshan. It is thought that bathing here can clean sins and purifies our soul.
Vasudhara Falls
Vasudhara Falls is a stunning high-altitude waterfall, which is about 6 km from Mana Village, It is considered both a natural wonder and a sacred site in Hindu mythology. Height of the Vasudhara Fall is 122 meters (approx) the waterfall is located at the high Altitude around 3,250 meters (approx) above sea level.
Pandukeshwar
Pandukeshwar is place located between Joshimath and Badrinath on the banks of the Alaknanda River, which are located at an altitude of 1,820 meters (approx). It was Believed that, the place where the King Pandu (father of the Pandavas, Mahabharat) has done meditation.
Main Temples in Pandukeshwar
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Yog Dhyan Badri Temple
- Vasudev Temple
Brahma Kapal
Brahma Kapal is a sacred ghat (stone platform) located on the banks of the Alaknanda River in Badrinath. It holds immense spiritual and ritual importance in Hinduism, especially for performing ancestral rites (Shraddha and Pind Daan). Near: Badrinath Temple (just 100–200 meters north) Altitude: Approx. 3,300 meters (10,827 feet)
Performing Pind Daan and Tarpan (ancestral rituals) here is said to grant moksha (liberation) to departed souls.
Sheshnetra
Sheshnetra is a situated along the alaknanda river, it is about 1.5 km from badrianth temple . Sheshnetra is associated with Lord Vishnu and the divine serpent Sheshnag, who serves as his eternal companion and bed.
According to legend, it is was believed that Sheshnag have a thousand-headed, Sheshnag live here and protect the land of Badrinath. Sheshnag is believed to have marked this spot as his watchpoint while Lord Vishnu meditates in the region in his Badrinarayan form. Pilgrims often stop at Sheshnetra after visiting the Badrinath Temple and Tapt Kund (hot spring).
Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund Sahib is a Sikh Gurudwara, dedicated to tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Hemkund It was located about 42km from badrinath temple at altitude of 4,633 meters (approx) above sea level. Hemkund is place where the Guru Gobind Singh meditated.
How to Reach Badrinath
Badrinath is well connected to Delhi, Haridwar, Dehradun and Rishikesh
