| About Badrinath |
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| Badrinath, is a tourist atttract for both the Indians and the foreigners. Badrinath is one of the four Dhams along with Puri, Rameswaram and Dwaraka. Badrinath is also known as Tapobhumi (land of meditation and penance) and Bhubaikunth (heaven on earth). The temple, also known as Badri Narayan, is dedicated to Vishnu. Besides the main temple itself, the entrance to the shrine is of special significance.
The holy Dham Badrinath Hill Station, badrinath tours a temple of Badrinath , is in the state of Uttaranchal of the Himalaya mountains.The temple's elevation is 10,248 feet (3050meters). Badrinath is above the Alaknanda river, believed to be a headstream of the holy Indian river , Ganges . |
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| Badrinath Temple. |
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This gorgeous and rare beautiful sight is itself an enchantment for tourists and is called the "Garhwal Queen." The nearest cities are Rishikesh (300 km), Mussoorie and Dehradun. The night temperatures falls to as low as 10°C. The day temperatures are never too high even in summers thus proving Badrinath to be a distinct identity as compared to other places.
This place has some special significance from the Indians perspective. According to the ancient believers, the name Badrinath has cropped on the basis of Badri Van, where the lush green Badri trees grow. Badrinath is one of the four Dhams, a devout Hindu has to visit in his lifetime to attain salvation. |
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| Sightseeing: |
| Tapt Kund |
Tapt Kund a natural hot water and cold springs are at the enterance of the temple. Before entering the temple, the pilgrims take a holy dip in the Tapt Kund. Other famous natural spring sites are Narad Kund and Surya Kund.
A rock boulder with the impression of Sheshnag, a mythological serpent, called Sheshnetra, is also a place which impresses the visitors. Another important temple is the Mata Murti temple, dedicated to the mother of Badrinathji. The footprints of Lord Vishnu are present on a boulder called Charanpaduka. |
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| Nandaprayag |
| Nandaprayag is known for the Gopalji temple. The fifth pilgrimage spot is Vishnuprayag, at the confluence of Alakananda and Dhauliganga, where there is a very ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, besides the pool of Vishnu Kund |
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| Mashru Peak |
| Mashru Peak - One can hike through thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak- the highest peak in Kufri. |
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| Himalayan Nature Park |
| Himalayan Nature Park - The Himalayan Nature Park,which has a collection of animals and birds,found only in Himachal Pradesh. |
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| Badri Kedar Festival |
| Badri Kedar Festival – The Badri-Kedar festival, held at the sacred shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath is held in the month of June. |
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| Mata Murti Mela |
| Mata Murti Mela - On the day of Mata Murti Ka Mela, the mother of Shri Badrinathji is worshipped, and a large fair held at the Badrinath Temple in the month of September. |
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| How to Reach Badrinath |
| By Air: Jolly Grant, is the nearest airport, which is about 317 km from Badrinath. Helicopters and small private airlines are also allowed to land there. |
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| By Train: The nearest railway stations are Rishikesh (297 km) and Kotdwar (327 km). Roads-Badrinath is well connected by roads from Rishikesh, Hardwar, Kotdwar, Dehradun, and other hill retreats of the Garhwal and Kumaon region. |
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| By Road: Badrinath is connected by good motorable roads with Rishikesh, Dehradun, Kotdwara and other hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon region. |
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