Badrinath
The Holiest Hindu Pilgrimage cradled in the mountain ranges of the Nar-Narayan, with the spendid Neelkanth peak as the enchanting backdrop, is located the holiest of all the Hindu pilgrimages, Badrinath. Along the left bank of river Alaknanda, the place is called badrinath as it was once carpeted with 'badris' or wild berries
Legend When River Ganges was requested to descend to earth to help the suffering humanity, the earth was too feeblw to bear the force of tis descent. Hence the mighty river was split into twelve channels, one of them being Alaknanda, which later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
The present temple was built about two centuries ago by the kings of Garhwal. The principal idol in the temple is of black stone and represents Vishnu seated in a meditative pose, and flanked by Nara-Narayan. Badrinath is also known as Vishal Badri and is one of the Panch Badris.
Fairs & Festivals in Badrinath
Mata Murti Mela, Janmashtami, Badri Kedar Festival.
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How To Get There - Badrinath
By Air
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant,
Dehradun.
By Rail
Nearest railheads are at Rishikesh and
Kotdwara.
By Road
Badrinath is connected by good
motorable roads with Rishikesh, Dehradun, Kotdwara and other hill stations
of Garhwal and Kumaon region.
Local Transport
Taxis, horses, ponies.
Places To Stay in Badrinath
Chand Cottage, Shri KedarBadri Temple Committee.Gujrat Bhawan, Shri Kedar-Badri Temple Committee.
Modi Bhawan, Shri Kedar-Badri Temple Committee. PWD Inspection House.
Hotel Devlok, (GMVN), Near Bus Stand.
Travellers Lodge, (GMVN), Bus Terminal.
General Information of Badrinath
Location
Uttranchal.
Main Attraction
Badrinath Temple, Tapt Kund.
Best Time
May To October.
Languages
Garhwali, Hindi, English.
Area
3 sq. km.
Altitude
3,133 metres.
Useful Information of Badrinath
Banks / Money Changers
State Bank of India,
Badrinath.
Hospitals
State Allopathic Dispensary.
Clothing in Badrinath
Summer
Light woollen.
Winter
Heavy woollen.
Prime Attractions of Badrinath
Badri Kedar Festival
The Badri-Kedar festival,
held at the sacred shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath is held in the month
of June.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.Excursions from Badrinath
Bhavishya Badri
The temple of Bhavishya Badri is at an altitude of 2744 metres and is surrounded by dense forests.
Hemkund Saheb
The high altitude Lokpal lake, known as Hemkund ( 4329 mts.) lies in heavenly environs. A steep trek from Ghangharia leads one to this spot in about four to six hours.
