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 Badrinath is considered the holiest of the four important shrines . The town is at an altitude of 3,133 m. above sea level, 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.
Shri Badri - Kedareswaro Vijayate darshan in Shri Badrinath and Shri Kedarnath Temples are free for all irrespective of caste, creed or status Re-opening of the temple takes place at 4.00 p.m. for commencement of evening rituals which lasts till 8.00 p.m. During this period, Ashotothram and Sahasranamam recitations take place. Around 7.30 p.m.
It is believed that worshipping at this shrine is a means of liberating the soul from the bound of transmigration.
The temple of Shri Badrinathji 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
By Air: There is no airport in Badrinath. The nearest airport from Badrinath is Jolly Grant in Dehradun. A number of airlines operate regular flights to Dehradun connecting it to cities in northern India.
By Road: Despite the fact that Badrinath is located in the remote Garhwal Himalayas, there is good road connection for the place. There is excellent metal road network between Rishikesh and Badrinath. Rishikesh in turn is well connected by roads to Dehradun, Delhi.
By Rail: Badrinath does not have any rail station. But the Rishikesh, the nearest rail station is only 300kms (approx) away. Several good trains link Rishikesh to cities like Kolkata (Howrah), Mumbai, Delhi and Lucknow.
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