info@theindiatourism.com
+91-9799050299
Badrinath is well-known in the famous Char Dhams of India. Badrinath Dham is a religious place where both Nar and Narayan meet. According to the beliefs of the scriptures, it is also called Vishalpuri. Lord Vishnu is worshiped in Badrinath Dham. That is why it is also called Vishnudham. This Dham is one of the oldest pilgrims of the Himalayas. The main entrance of the temple is decorated with beautiful paintings. The main gate is named as Singhdwar. Badrinath Temple has very small statues of black stone with four arms. Here Lord Vishnu sits in the currency of Padmasana.According to the belief related to Badrinath Dham, this Dham was established in Satyuga. This is the reason here, that the Greatness of this Dham has been found in all major scriptures. The idol of Lord Vishnu established in this Dharam has a diamond on the head. The idol is decorated with the crown of gold. The main idol here has many other idols. The idols of Narayana, Udvavji, Kuber and Narada are prominent among them. A trunk near the temple, whose water is always hot
Attractions of Badrinath
Shri Badrinath Temple
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Shri Badrinathji Temple is located at an elevation of 3,133 m. It was built by the sage Adi Shankara in the 8th century. The temple has been renovated many a time. Resembling a Buddhist vihara in architecture, the temple is famous for its amazing carvings.
Panch(five) Badris
There are five badri shrines in Badrinath, including the Badrinath temple. The other four Badri temples are:Yogadhyan Badri , Bhavishya Badri, Bridha Badri or the 'Old Badri' and Adi Badri. The Adi Badri temple complex encompasses 16 small shrines, which are known for their exquisite carvings.
Joshinath
Located 44 km from Badrinath, Joshinath is one of the four 'maths' established by the sage Adi Shankara. It is believed that it is the winter home of Shri Badrinathji.
Valley of Flowers
It is a captivating valley dotted with colorful flowers, offering picture-perfect views of nature. The best time to visit the valley is from July to August.
Lok-Pal Hemkund
It is the place where the famous Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara is located. Located near the Gurudwara is the Hemkund Lake hemmed in by fascinating mountain peaks.
Best time to visit Badrinath Ji
Badrinath has a cool and crisp atmosphere all during that time however the best time to visit is from May to June and again from September to October.
Winter (October to April) has cold days with normal least contacting close to 5째C. Least can contact below zero levels and snowfall is extremely normal. These months are not the ideal time for travelling.
Summer (May to June) is extremely wonderful with tolerably cool atmosphere, with normal around 18 C. Summers are perfect for all touring and the heavenly Badrinath journey.
Monsoon (July to mid-September) are went with customary downpours and furthermore temperature drops down to 15째C. The locale is inclined to intermittent avalanches and travelling can be troublesome.
The heavenly city of Badrinath is open for open perspectives from May to October however the temple stays shut amid the storm a very long time as avalanches are normal and can damage the excursion of the explorers. The area encounters charming and cool summer while winters are nippy and snowfall is a standard event.
How To Reach
By Air : Jelly Grant is the nearest airport located at a distance of 315 km.
By Rail : The two nearest railway stations are at Rishikesh(297 km) and Kotdwara(327 km).
By Road : Badrinath is easily accessible from places like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Kotdwara etc by road.
Uttaranchal Tourism When Uttarakhand was nick-named as ‘Dev Bhoomi’ meaning the Land of Gods, few would have doubted the christening. Uttarakhand tours are elaborate and full of places to see. Whether you are river rafting in Rishikesh or taking a holy bath in river Ganga in Divine Haridwar or scaling high Himalayan reaches, Uttarakhand ensures an exhilarating experience that is like none other. You can always go through any Uttarakhand tourism guide available online. Uttarakhand tourism packages will take you from most revered Hindu shrines to Tibetan monasteries to Holy Ghats on the River Ganga. Once you visit this state, it will keep you wanting more of this beautiful Indian state.
