Badrinath

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Badrinath in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand is sandwiched between Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, naturally bestowed with pristine surroundings. One among the most sought after pilgrim centres in the Indian subcontinent, Badrinath is beautifully set in the backdrop of the colossal Neelkanth mountain peak. The term Badrinath is a derivative of badri, which means the place where beries grow abundantly. A place, which holds so many myths and legends, Badrinath acquires predominance in the travel itinerary of a pilgrim. The popular belief is that Badarinath was the domain of Lord Shiva, and Lord Vishnu managed to unseat Shiva from here to Kedarnath. Another belief is that when Ganga made her descend to earth she split up in to twelve streams and one among the channels, Alakananda felt on Kedarnath. Sanctity and holiness of Badrinath festooned it with accolades since from the Vedic ages. It proffers the awesome beauty of the snow clad mountain peaks and the surging landscapes of the Garhwal region. It is a scenic place with picture book sceneries, undulating peaks, sacred ponds and water bodies, Badrinath makes the visitor spellbound with its unparalleled gorgeousness. This majestic look of Badrinath is attributed much by the presence of the magnificent rivers Rishi Ganga and Alaknanda. Apart from the natural beauty, Badrinath presents excellent opportunity for those who love escapades and recreational activities.

Badrinath Temple

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 246422

STD Code: 1372

Info Website: badarikedar.org

Best Time to Visit: May – November

HistoryEdit

Badrinath is one of the Panch Badris’. The temple of Shri Badrinathji is at Badrinath near the banks of the Alaknanda river, dates back to the vedic times. Situated at an altitude of 3133 mts., the present temple is believed to have been built by Adi Guru Shankracharya – an 8th century’s philosopher-saint, who also established a ‘math’ here. Also known as ‘Vishal Badri’.The revered shrine is still alive with myriad legends from mythology. Its sanctity is emphasised in the ancient scriptures as there are many sacred spots of pilgrimage in the heavens , earth and the nether world ,but there has been none equal to badri , nor shall there be. Legend has it when the ganga was requested to descend to earth to help the suffering humanity, the earth was unable to withstand the force of its descent . therefore the mighty ganga was split into twelve holy channesl.

Places to VisitAdd

Badrinath Sightseeing

How to Reach

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By Air : Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Badrinath. It is a domestic airport 326 km away from Badrinath and a Cab will charge about Rs 3,000-4,000 for travel from Dehradun to Badrinath. Nearest International airport is New Delhi (491 km), which is well connected to most of the major foreign cities.

By Train : The nearest railway station to Badrinath is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 295kms before Badrinath on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Badrinath is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are available from Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath and many other destinations to Badrinath.

By BUS : There are many public and private buses from New Delhi, Rishikesh and Haridwar. Special tourist daily buses are also available from these places to Badrinath. It costs about Rs 700-900 per passenger.

By Taxi : Private taxies and other vehicles are also available between Rishikesh and Badrinath on hire. A Cab will charge about Rs 3,000-4,000 for travel from Dehradun to Badrinath.

By Other : The journey will take around 10-12 horses and ponies leave around every half hour early in the mornings from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Top HotelsAdd

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

AR Resort ; Badrinath Road, Kameda, Gauchar, Badrinath ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Concierge, Banquet facilities, Doctor on call.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Monal Resort-Rudraprayag ; Main Badrinath Road, Rudraprayag, Badrinath ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Concierge, Doctor on call.

Top RestaurantsAdd

Vasudhara Restaurant ; C/O Narayan Place Hotel, Nr Bus Stand, Badrinath HO, Badrinath – 246422 ; M – 9319434529, 9426358998, 9824069835, 9412058824 (01381) 222380, 222381 ; Food Serve : N.A

Pinaki Resort ; Badrinath road Badrinath, India – 246422 ; M – (91)135-2436977 ; Food Serve : N.A

Must Eat FoodAdd

garma garam parathas (hot hot Indian bread) – dhabas and restaurants N.A ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

Jalebi with Milk – small shops ; small shops in Badrinath and take snan (holy bath) in Tapt kund ; Ph/M – N.A ; Cost – N.A ; Famous for – Famous For

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FestivalAdd

Mata Murti Ka Mela ; Venue: Badrinath (Uttar Pradesh) ; Period : September ; Details: On the day of Mata Murti Ka Mela in the month of September, the mother of Shri Badrinathji is worshipped, and a large fair held at the Badrinath Temple. According to Hindu mythology, when the Ganga River descended on earth, she diversified into twelve channels. The place where the River flowed became the abode of Lord Vishnu, the holy land of Badrinath.

Badri-Kedar festiva ; Venue: Badrinath (Uttar Pradesh) ; Period : June ; Details: The Badri-Kedar festival, held at the sacred shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath in the month of June is an attempt to bring together some of the finest artists of the country who perform in the praise of the Almighty.

Safety / WarningEdit

Clothing : May – Heavy woollens/June-Sept – Light woollens/Oct.-Nov.- Heavy woollens.
Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.

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