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Badrinath Temple is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Badrinath), located on the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Its history ranges from mythology to its re-establishment as a major Hindu pilgrimage by Adi Shankaracharyain the 8th-9th centuries . This holy shrine is a major part of the 'Char Dham', open for six months (April/May to November).

Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple is a Hindu temple located on the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Chamoli district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand . It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and is one of the Char Dhams , the most sacred places mentioned in the religion . It is an ancient temple whose construction is believed to have been done in the 7th-9th century. The town around it is also called Badrinath after the name of the temple . Geographically, it is situated in the Garhwal region , amidst the high peaks of the Himalayan mountain range , at an altitude of 3,133 metres (10,279 ft) above sea level. Due to the harsh weather conditions of the Himalayan region during the winter season, the temple is open for a limited period of six months of the year (from late April to early November). It is one of the busiest pilgrimage sites in India; In 2012, about 10.6 lakh pilgrims were recorded arriving here.

The Badrinath Temple worships Badrinarayan, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. It houses a 1-meter (3.3 ft) tall idol made of Shaligram , believed to have been excavated from the nearby Narada Kunda and installed by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century. The idol is considered by many Hindus to be one of the eight self-manifested Kshetras (self-manifested idols) of Vishnu. Although the temple is located in North India, the chief priests, called "Ravals," are Brahmins of the Nambudiri sect from the southern Indian state of Kerala .

TAPTA KUND BADRINATH DHAM

The Tapt Kund of Badrinath is a legendary hot water spring where Lord Vishnu performed penance here and it is believed that the god Agni resides here, which keeps it always warm; devotees bathe in it before visiting the temple to purify themselves, as the pond is believed to cleanse oneself of sins and diseases. According to the legend of Shankaracharya , after the idol found from Narada Kund was installed here, divine fire and hot pond appeared, which is below Garuda Cave.

Places to See in Badrinath

BRAHMA KAPAL IN BADRINATH

It is said that Lord Brahma himself exists at this place and if someone perform rituals and Shraddha Karm for the departed souls of is deceased family member, they get salvation from the cycle of the birth and death one after another.

STATUES OF PANDAVAS

The statues of Pandavas on Swargarohini Satopanth Marg in Mana Village of Uttarakhand have become a center of attraction for pilgrims and tourists. Apart from getting their photos clicked with these statues installed on the banks of Saraswati river, devotees are also offering prayers.

Statues Of Pandavas In Badrinath

Village head of Mana Village Pitambar Molfa said that among these statues is the statue of the dog that guided the Pandavas to heaven .

Who constructed the statues of Pandavas

The Construction was done by the founder and chairman of MIT Pune, Maharashtra. In the year 2021, Dr. Vishwanath Karad , Founder and chairman of MIT Pune,Maharashtra, established a grand temple of Saraswati Mata on the banks of the Saraswati River on the Swargarohini Marg. He also decided to install tha statue of the Five Pandavas on the Swargarohini Marg .

A Total of seven statues of the five Pandava Brothers along with Draupadi and a dog installed on the Vasudhara Swargarohini Marg are providing a special feeling of spiritual peace to the pilgrims reaching Mana Bhima Bridge , Vyas Cave , Vasudhara after visiting Badrinath Dham.

Saraswati River

Saraswati River named after the Goddess of wisdom, Saraswati is a tributary of Alaknanda river that flows in Uttarakhand. The river meets Alaknanda at Keshav Prayag, near mana village in Chamoli district. After joining the Saraswati River, Alaknanda merges with Ganga at Devpryag . which is known as Bhagirathi until that point.

Saraswati River in Badrinth

Saraswati River: A Tributary of river Alaknanda

There is a natural stone bridge called Bhim Pul, erected over the Saraswati river, making a passage towards Vasudhara falls and Satopanth Lake. According to Hindu my thology, this stone bridge was made by the maghty Pandavabrother, who placed a huge rock to join the to massive mountains so his wife, Draupadi could easily cross the rivulet and head towards Sawrgaloka.

Location of Saraswati River

Saraswati River is located in Near Badrinath (Can be seen from Bheem Pul inMana village)

Location & How to Reach Saraswati River

Saraswati River meandering near the Mana village is located about 3 km

from Badrinath town. Local transport is available till Mana village from there you need to commence a short trek to reach Saraswati river.

By Road: Revered by many Hindu devotees, Badrinath Dham can be easily approached from any part of the country, Luxury, as wellas normal buses,

operates from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, to cities like Haridwar, Rishikesh,

and Srinagar. Buses and taxis can be easily available from the major

destinations of Uttarakhand such as Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Pauri, Chamolietc. to reach Badrinath.

By Rail: Rishikesh railway station is the nearest railhead located about 294 km before Badrinath, on NH58. It is well linked with major cities of India and trains are frequent to Rishikesh city, One can easily catcha bus or hire a taxi from Rishikesh railway station to Badrinath

By Air: The Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun located about 311 km from Badrinath is the closest airport. It is well connected to Delhi with daily flights and taxis to Badrinath are easily available from this airport

Vasudhara Falls

araThe nectar sweet, Vasudhara Falls surging near the holy city of Badrinath is one of the most enchanting places to visit in Uttarakhand. This ravishing waterfall drops from a height of 400 feet about 122 metres above sea level.

People believe that the heavenly beauty of the Vasudhara falls can only be savoured by those who are clean, pure and unstained from guilt. Although, it is a remote destination but the undiluted beauty and cool ambiance of this waterfall tempt the nature worshippers to visit it.

Vasudhara Falls in Badrinath . Why every wild child should venture for the rewarding Vasudhara Falls trek

The cascading Vasudhara falls is a call for all the nature addicts who crave for encapsulating the nature's ethereal beauty. This rewarding trek starts from Mana village and passes the Saraswati temple.

The trek furtheris a bit arduous, filed with pebbles and stones but the stunning view of the buoyant Vasudhara river valley will make your journey

worthwhile. Since there are no shops on the way, you should carry water bottles and some snacks to gain energy. Soon you'llbe able to feast your eyes on the empyrean, Vasudhara waterfall which flows from aHerculean mountain cliff.

One can also have a glimpse of majestic mountain ranges like Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, and Balakun peak also known as Alakapuri, the abode of wealth god Kubera

Best Time to Visit Vasudhara Falls

The journey toVasudhara Falls can only be undertaken when the portals of Badrinath temple are opened which is usually from the 2nd week of May to October or November each year. So the best time to visit this place would be from May to June

Location :- Near Badrinath 5kms further ahead from Badrinath bus stand in Mana village

Dist./Travel Time :- 5 kms From

Entry Type :- Free Entry

Exploration Time :- 1 hr

Vyas Cave

Vyas Cave is an ancient cave that is situated in the

Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, just few kilometers away from the famous Badrinath shrine. It is believed that it is this place where sage Vyas composed the Mahabharata epic with the help of Lord Ganesha. This cave is situated in the Mana village which is just couple of kilometers from famous shrine of Badrinath

Location of Vyas Cave

Vyas Cave is located in Near Badrinath (5kms further ahead from Badrinath bus stand in Mana village).

Location & How to Reach Vyas Cave

Vyas cave is situated in the Mana village, near the Badrinath shrine. Badrinath is well connected with major Uttarakhand cities vimotorable roads.The nearest railhead is Haridwar railway station, which is 336 kms from Badrinath. There are numerous trains connecting Dehradun with other major cities like Delhi, Lucknow and Kolkata etc,

What is Vyas Cave famous for?

Vyas Cave is popular place for following activities/ interests - Caves, Religious, Temples.

Ganesha Cave

The dark and ever so mysterious, Ganesha Cave cocooned in Mana village is a naturally formed cave, located about 4 km from Badrinath. This mystical cave is situated near the Vyas Cave, another popular attraction of Mana village.

Ganesha Cave in Badrinath

Ganesha Cave is a naturally formed cave located in Badrinath. As per Hindu beliefs, it is said that Lord Ganesha penned Mahabharata in this cave as dictated by Rishi Vyas. This cave is located near the famous Vyas Cave and holds religious significance in the lives of the people. Being surrounded by lush green trees the cave offers a pleasant view of the gorgeous vista'of the Himalayan ridges.

Mythological Tale related to Ganesha Cave

As per ancient Hindu scripts, the Ganesha cave is the site where Lord Ganesha penned down the epic Mahabharata as dictated by Ved Vyas.

Best Time to Visit :-

The ideal time to visit Ganesha cave is between the months of May to November,

Location & How to Reach Ganesha Cave

Ganesha Cave is located about 4 km from Badrinath Dham. On reaching Badrinath, youneed to commence a short 3 km trek to Mana village or you can alternatively hire ataxito reach there. Then from Mana, a brisk 1 km hike will lead you to Ganesha Cave. Since the trek involves a steep climb, elderly people should avoid it asthey may run out of breath.

By Air: Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun located about 314 km is the nearest airport to Badrinath. Taxis are easily available from this airport to Badrinath.

By Rail: At Rishikesh, you'll find the nearest railhead to Badrinath. The Rishikesh Railway station is295 km before Badrinath on NH58. One can easily hire a taxi or take a bus from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli etc. to reach Badrinath.

By Road: Badrinath being a popular pilgrim place possess a great network of roads. The travellers can commence their journey from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi to reach the nearest city to Badrinath. The buses and taxis to Badrinath are easily available from major destinations like Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh Paur, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Srinagar etc

Bheem Pul

Bheem Pul is located in Mana, the last village located on the border with Tibet. It is 3 km from Badrinath and is built over Saraswati River.

Bheem Pul in Badrinath

It is believed that one of the Pandava brothers called Bheema for his beloved wife Draupadi made this natural bridge.According to Hindumythology, this was he place from where the Pandavas started their journey to heaven called Swargarohini.During this journey, Draupadi was unable to cross the river then Beemalifted a huge rock and placed it between the gorge. Later on, it was known as Bheem Pul. This bridge is located opposite to Vyas Gufa in Mana Village and offers an enchanting view of the pristine valley

Location of Bheem Pul

Bheem Pul is located in near Mana village ( A small trek from Mana village will lead you to this place.).

Location & How to Reach Bheem Pul

Bheem Pul is located near Mana village, just 3 kms from the holy shrine of Badrinath. One can easily reach Bheem Pul by walking towards Mana village from Badrinath via NH 58. One will come across Vyas Gufa when traversing through the village. At the end of the village; a big boulder over a rivulet can be seen, That giant boulder is the famous Bheem Pul of Mahabharata fame.

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Charan Paduka

Charan Paduka, abeautiful rock having the foot impressions of Lord Vishnu is one of the popularattractions of Badrinath. Charan Paduka is a sacred rock having the imprints of Lord Vishnu's feet.

Charan Paduka in Badrinath

This rock is situated at a distance of 3 km from Badrinathand 1.5 km from Banganga, attracting the attention of the tourists from all around the world.The Charan Paduka is perched at an elevation of 3, 380 feet above sea level. According to Hindu mythology, it was here that Lord Vishnu put his foot first. As per the references cited in Bhagwat Puran, Uddhavthe minister of Lord Krishna took the Charan Paduka of the deity to get rid of his wrongdoings.

Location of Charan Paduka

Charan Paduka is located in Near Badrinath (About 3 km from Badrinath temple).

Location & How to Reach Charan Paduka

Positioned on Narayan Parvat, Charan Paduka can be easily reached by

commencing a short trek of 3 km, after which you need to take the swift flight of stairs. This uphill trek wil hardly take 1.5 hours to complete.

By Road: Since Badrinath is a devout place for Hindus, it is well connected with major destinations of India. Buses to cities like Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Srinagar run at regular intervals from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi. The travellers can easily catch a bus or hire a taxi from Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Chamoli etc. to reach Badrinath.

By Rail: Rishikesh railway station situated 294 km before Badrinath on NH58 is the nearest railhead. It is well connected with the major cities of India by metalled roads. Trains are frequent to Rishikesh and one can easily take a bus or taxi from Rishikesh railway station to reach Badrinath.

By Air: Dehradun's Jolly Grant airport located about 311 km from Badrinath is the nearest domestic airport. It operates daily flights to Delhi and taxis to Badrinath can be easily available from here.

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