Holiday Destination: Badrinath

Badrinath is considered the holiest of the four important shrines .Badrinath is situated on the left bank of river Alaknanda and exactly between the two mountains Nara and Narayan. The shrine is dedicated to Vishnu, the preserver and falls in the religious itinerary of every devout Hindu. Badrinath is one of the most beautiful place on the Earth. The Badrinath temple is flanked by two mountain ranges known as Nar and Narayan with the towering Neelkanth peak providing a splendid backdrop. This spot was once carpeted with wild berries which gave it the name ‘Badri Van’,meaning ‘forest of berries’. Facing the temple at the bank of Alakhnand river is a hot water spring known as ‘Tapt Kund’. A bath in this spring is very refreshing. A separate tank is available for women.

Climate

Summer in Badrinath comes in March and extends up to June. Badrinath maximum temperature recorded is 18° Celsius and the average minimum is 8° Celsius. Winter in Badrinath comes is November and extends up to February. Winter is very chilly with an average temperature of 5° Celsius. .

Tourist Season

Round the Year

Accommodation

Hotels, Inspection Bungalows, private cottages are available which suit all budgets.

General Information Of Badrinath

Area: 2.5 sq. km Altitude: 3133 meters Total Population: 978 Languages: Hindi and Garhwali Temperature: 8° to 18° Celsius in summer 5° Celsius in winter Clothing Summer: Woollens Winter: Heavy Woolens.

Tourist Attraction in or by Badrinath

Tapt Kund

An Tapt Kund natural thermal springs on the banks of the river Alaknanda, Tapt Kund is located before entering the Badrinath Temple..

Brahma Kapal

Brahma Kapal is platform on the bank of river Alaknanda where Hindus perform propitiating rites for their deceased ancestors. .

Neelkanth

Neelkanth is Pyramidical-shaped snow peak towering above Badrinath, Neelkanth popularly known as the Garhwal Queen.

Mana Village (4 kms.)

Mana is last Indian village. It is the last Indo-Tibet border village.

Mata Murti Temple (3 kms.)

Mata Murti temple is dedicated to the mother of Sri Badrinathji.

Accessibility

Road distance from Badrinath to(in Kms.)

Delhi to Badrinath: 518 kms. Dehradun to Badrinath: 343 kms. Haridwar to Badrinath: 321 kms. Rishikesh to Badrinath: 297 kms.

Nearest Airport

For Badrinath is Jolly Grant distance by 317 kms

Nearest Railway Station

For Badrinath is Rishikesh and Kotdwar distance is 297 kms and 327 kms.