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Badrinath

Badrinath


Travel Facts
Best time to visit:
September to May. The Badrinath temple opens every year in May and closes for winter in the third of November.

STD Code:
01381

Population:
1000
Weather:
June to October- Average maximum temperature 16 deg C., average minimum is 8 deg C, in winter the place is snow-bound and the temperature touches zero at night.
 

About Badrinath
Badrinath is a Hindu holy town in Uttaranchal, India and the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage. Badrinath is situated in the Garhwal hills Chamoli district tracks on the banks of river Alaknanda at a height of 3133 m above sea level. Badrinath in one of the four Dhams a devout Hindu has to visit in his lifetime to attain salvation. An abode of seers, saints and yogis from times immemorial, Badrinath is surrounded on either side by two mountain ranges known as Nar and Naryanan, with the Neelkanth peak providing a breathtaking backdrop. The legends say that Badrinath was the home of Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narayan. It is known as Tapobhumi, a land for meditation and penance and bhubaikunth, the heaven on earth. Facing the Badrinath temple is a hot water spring known as Tapt Kund, known for its medicinal properties. Other springs here are the Narad Kund and Surya Kund. There is a separate tank for women.
 

Tourist Places
Joshimath Joshimath
It is believed that adi guru shankaracharya came all the way from kerala in 8th century ad to perform penance here. after enlightment, he establi ...more
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Places to stay
Hotel Narayan Palace Hotel Narayan Palace
Hotel Narayan Palace is located near the Badrinath temple. There are many other temples too which ar... more hotel info
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Getting Around
Getting Around Taxis, Horses and Ponies are available.
 

How to reach
How to reach Badrinath By Air:
The nearest airport is at Jelly Grant, 315 km away.

By Rail:
The nearest rail heads are at Rishikesh, 297 km away, and Kotdwara, 327 km away.

By Road:
There is bus service to Badrinath from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Kotdwara and other major towns.
 


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