India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Gangotri
Sight Address : Gangotri Near Gangotri Temple, Uttarkashi, India Edit
Detail InformationEdit
A natural Jalmagna Shivling or rock Shivling submerged under water is an attractive tourist spot of Gangotri, Uttarakhand that can be easily seen during winters when the water level goes down. According to mythological belief, Lord Shiva sat here while receiving the Ganga in his matted locks.For those not aware of the ancient Indian mythology, Lord Shiva received the Ganges in his matted locks, when Goddess Ganga agreed to flow down to the earth from her heavenly abode, following the penance performed by King Bhagirath. The spot where Lord Shiva gathered Ganga into his locks to reduce the impact of her fall is now the Submerged Shivling. This natural rock Shivling is submerged in the river and is visible during winters when the water level goes down.
Jalmagna Shivling (Submerged Shivling)
HistoryEdit
N.A
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
N.A
Closed OnEdit
N.A
Best Season to VisitEdit
April-June, September-November
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 hours
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Himalaya Restaurant ; Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 249135 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are easily available.
BUS : Gangotri is well connected by state owned bus services. Many buses are available from Gangotri to Uttarakashi (97 km), Yamunotri (232 km), Mussoorie (250 km) and Tehri (167 km). Private deluxe buses charge about Rs 3 per kilometer while state buses charge less than Re 1 per kilometer.
Train : Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, which is about 250 km away. The station is well connected to many major cities in India. The taxi charge between Rishikesh and Gangotri is about Rs 4,500 for a round trip.
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about 260 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gangotri city, which cost about Rs 4000.
Others : N.A
Things to CarryEdit
N.A
Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Gangotri.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Ambulance : 102
Gallery
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Gauri Kund and Surya Kund
India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Gangotri
Sight Address : Gauri Kund and Surya Kund Half Km From Gangotri Temple, Gangotri. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Surya Kund is one of the main attractions at Gangotri. There is a Shivalinga, near to Gangotri temple, which is submerged in river. It is also known as submerged Shiving. Half a kilometer ahead on the left side while going back from main temple there is an iron bridge to cross where one side of it is Gauri Kund & other side is Surya Kund. One can view beautiful Surya Kund Waterfalls at this place. The waterfall with vibrant sounds at Surya Kund is a spectacular sight with two main falls where one can have a wonderful breathtaking experience.
Surya Kund
HistoryEdit
N.A
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
N.A
Closed OnEdit
N.A
Best Season to VisitEdit
April-June, September-November
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 hours
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Himalaya Restaurant ; Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 249135 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are easily available.
BUS : Gangotri is well connected by state owned bus services. Many buses are available from Gangotri to Uttarakashi (97 km), Yamunotri (232 km), Mussoorie (250 km) and Tehri (167 km). Private deluxe buses charge about Rs 3 per kilometer while state buses charge less than Re 1 per kilometer.
Train : Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, which is about 250 km away. The station is well connected to many major cities in India. The taxi charge between Rishikesh and Gangotri is about Rs 4,500 for a round trip.
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about 260 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gangotri city, which cost about Rs 4000.
Others : N.A
Things to CarryEdit
N.A
Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Gangotri.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Ambulance : 102
Gallery
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Gangotri Temple
India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Gangotri
Sight Address : Gangotri – Gaumukh Pedestrian Way, Uttarakhand Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Gangotri is the place of the origin of the holy River Ganges, drawing thousands of pilgrims every year. Gangotri is the earthly throne of Goddess Ganga and is one of the four sites of the sacred Char Dham circuit. It is situated at an altitude of 3,753 m (about 12,313 ft). The ‘new-born’ river is called Bhagirathi at the source and acquires the name Ganga from Devprayag onwards, where it meets the Alaknanda River. Ganga originates at Gaumukh in the Gangotri Glacier which is a 19 km trek from Gangotri. Gangotri gives the excitement of conquering nature combined with a person’s spiritual awakening.
Gangotri Temple
HistoryEdit
N.A
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
N.A
Closed OnEdit
N.A
Best Season to VisitEdit
April-June, September-November
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 hours
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Himalaya Restaurant ; Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 249135 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are easily available.
BUS : Gangotri is well connected by state owned bus services. Many buses are available from Gangotri to Uttarakashi (97 km), Yamunotri (232 km), Mussoorie (250 km) and Tehri (167 km). Private deluxe buses charge about Rs 3 per kilometer while state buses charge less than Re 1 per kilometer.
Train : Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, which is about 250 km away. The station is well connected to many major cities in India. The taxi charge between Rishikesh and Gangotri is about Rs 4,500 for a round trip.
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about 260 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gangotri city, which cost about Rs 4000.
Others : N.A
Things to CarryEdit
N.A
Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Gangotri.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Ambulance : 102
Gallery
Bhagirathi Shila
India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Gangotri
Sight Address : Gangotri. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Gangotri is a popular pilgrimage centre, which is located in the district of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. This place lies at an altitude of 3750 m above sea level in the Himalayan ranges. This place rests on the banks of River Bhahirathi. Gangotri is a holy site of both Char Dham and Do Dham Pilgrimage. According to mythology, Goddess Ganga in order to vindicate the sins of King Bhagirath and his predecessors transformed into a river known as Ganga. Lord Shiva took Ganga in his matted locks to save the earth from flooding. The source of the river Ganga or Ganges is Gaumukh which is located at a distance of 19 km from Gangotri. The river Ganga is known as Bhagirathi at its point of emergence. There are dense forests in the upper catchment area of the Bhagirathi River.
Bhagirath Shila
HistoryEdit
N.A
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
N.A
Closed OnEdit
N.A
Best Season to VisitEdit
April-June, September-November
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimun 30 Minute.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Himalaya Restaurant ; Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 249135 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are easily available.
BUS : Gangotri is well connected by state owned bus services. Many buses are available from Gangotri to Uttarakashi (97 km), Yamunotri (232 km), Mussoorie (250 km) and Tehri (167 km). Private deluxe buses charge about Rs 3 per kilometer while state buses charge less than Re 1 per kilometer.
Train : Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, which is about 250 km away. The station is well connected to many major cities in India. The taxi charge between Rishikesh and Gangotri is about Rs 4,500 for a round trip.
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about 260 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gangotri city, which cost about Rs 4000.
Others : N.A
Things to CarryEdit
N.A
Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Gangotri.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Ambulance : 102
Gallery
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Pandav Gufa
India /Uttarakhand /Uttarkashi /Gangotri
Sight Address : Pandav Gufa can be reached after a trek of 1.5 km from Gangotri. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
PandavGufais located near Gangotri and can be reached after climbing a trek of 1.5 km from the town. The place is believed to be of mythological importance as it is said to be the site where the five Pandavas during the period of Mahabharata mediated while they were going to Kailash. The way to reach the Pandav Gufa is quite beautiful and captivating and is enveloped with lush greenery, hilly terrains and endless natural bounties.
Pandav Cave
HistoryEdit
N.A
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
N.A
Closed OnEdit
N.A
Best Season to VisitEdit
April-June, September-November
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2-3 hours
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Himalaya Restaurant ; Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand 249135 ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are easily available.
BUS : Gangotri is well connected by state owned bus services. Many buses are available from Gangotri to Uttarakashi (97 km), Yamunotri (232 km), Mussoorie (250 km) and Tehri (167 km). Private deluxe buses charge about Rs 3 per kilometer while state buses charge less than Re 1 per kilometer.
Train : Rishikesh is the nearest railway station, which is about 250 km away. The station is well connected to many major cities in India. The taxi charge between Rishikesh and Gangotri is about Rs 4,500 for a round trip.
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is a domestic airport located at about 260 km away from city center. Taxi cabs are available from airport to Gangotri city, which cost about Rs 4000.
Others : N.A
Things to CarryEdit
N.A
Safety / WarningEdit
- Beware of pickpockets as Gangotri.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Fire Brigade : 101
- Ambulance : 102
Gallery
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Badrinath Sightseeing
Badrinath is a famous tourist sightseeing for all the visitors from all around the World. List of all Badrinath sightseeing are as follows –
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Alka Puri
India /Uttarakhand /Chamoli /Alka Puri
Sight Address : Chamoli District Near Mana Village, Badrinath. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Alka Puri is located in Chamoli District and is situated at a distance of 15 km from Badrinath. It is situated near the Mana Village and is believed to be home of Yakshas, Gandharvas and Kuber. Alka Puri is the place from where Alaknanda River originated from the Satopanth glacier and glacier snouts of Bhagirath-Kharak.
Alkapuri Valley
HistoryEdit
N.A
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
7.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A
Best Season to VisitEdit
May to June and September to October
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 Hors
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Still cameras, home video cameras are allowed in Himalayas but only inside the temple are normally not allowed. However please do check with the authorities concerned.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Vasudhara Restaurant ; C/O Narayan Place Hotel, Nr Bus Stand, Badrinath HO, Badrinath – 246422 ; Ph/M – 9319434529, 836424412 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Others : 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.
Things to CarryEdit
- Toilet kit, Nail Clipper, Scissors
- Flash Light with extra batteries (3 Set)
- Sun Glasses, Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woollen Gloves
- Water bottles- unbreakable (Min 1 litters capacity) can be purchased in Haridwar
- Note book, Pen, Pencils
- Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Clothing : May – Heavy woollens/June-Sept – Light woollens/Oct.-Nov.- Heavy woollens.
- Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
- Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
- Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
HelplineEdit
- Army helpline No. – 1800 180 5558 / 1800-4190282
- Nainital – 05942231179
- Chamoli – 01372-251437, 251077
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
Gallery
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Yogadhyan Badri
India /Uttarakhand /Chamoli /Pandukeshwar
Sight Address : Yogadhyan Badri, is situated at a distance of 13 km from Badrinath. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Yogadhyan Badri, also known as the Yoga Badri Temple, is an ancient temple of Lord Vishnu. It is situated at a distance of about 13 km from Badrinath and is located at Pandukeshwar near Govind Ghat at a height of 1920 m above sea level. Inside the temple there are copper plates carrying very old inscriptions. These inscriptions are of great historical and archaeological importance.
Yogadhyan Badri
HistoryEdit
N.A
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
7.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A
Best Season to VisitEdit
May to June and September to October
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 Hors
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Still cameras, home video cameras are allowed in Himalayas but only inside the temple are normally not allowed. However please do check with the authorities concerned.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Vasudhara Restaurant ; C/O Narayan Place Hotel, Nr Bus Stand, Badrinath HO, Badrinath – 246422 ; Ph/M – 9319434529, 836424413 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Others : 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.
Things to CarryEdit
- Toilet kit, Nail Clipper, Scissors
- Flash Light with extra batteries (3 Set)
- Sun Glasses, Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woollen Gloves
- Water bottles- unbreakable (Min 1 litters capacity) can be purchased in Haridwar
- Note book, Pen, Pencils
- Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Clothing : May – Heavy woollens/June-Sept – Light woollens/Oct.-Nov.- Heavy woollens.
- Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
- Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
- Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
HelplineEdit
- Army helpline No. – 1800 180 5558 / 1800-4190282
- Nainital – 05942231179
- Chamoli – 01372-251437, 251077
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
Gallery
View All Sight of Badrinath... Click Here
Panch Badri
India /Uttarakhand /Chamoli /Badrinath
Sight Address : Badrinath Temple, Badrinath, Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Lord Vishnu is worshipped at Panch Badri in different forms and under five different names. These temples are known to be tribute to Lord Vishnu. Badrinath is devoted the worship to vishnu who according to legend took away the place from Shiva. So lord Vishnu worshiped at Panch Badri .
Panch Badri,Badrinath
HistoryEdit
N.A
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
7.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A
Best Season to VisitEdit
May to June and September to October
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 Hors
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Still cameras, home video cameras are allowed in Himalayas but only inside the temple are normally not allowed. However please do check with the authorities concerned.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Vasudhara Restaurant ; C/O Narayan Place Hotel, Nr Bus Stand, Badrinath HO, Badrinath – 246422 ; Ph/M – 9319434529, 836424421 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Others : 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.
Things to CarryEdit
- Toilet kit, Nail Clipper, Scissors
- Flash Light with extra batteries (3 Set)
- Sun Glasses, Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woollen Gloves
- Water bottles- unbreakable (Min 1 litters capacity) can be purchased in Haridwar
- Note book, Pen, Pencils
- Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Clothing : May – Heavy woollens/June-Sept – Light woollens/Oct.-Nov.- Heavy woollens.
- Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
- Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
- Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
HelplineEdit
- Army helpline No. – 1800 180 5558 / 1800-4190282
- Nainital – 05942231179
- Chamoli – 01372-251437, 251077
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
Gallery
View All Sight of Badrinath... Click Here
Sheshnetra
India /Uttarakhand /Chamoli /Badrinath
Sight Address : Sheshnetra at a distance of 1.5 km from Badrinath. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
A triangular shaped lake, each side about 1 Km long, situated at an altitude of 23211 ft, Satopanth Tal is on the route taken by the Pandava brothers on their Swarga Yatra (descent to heaven). It is named after the Hindu Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. All around the lake stand mighty Himalayan snow peaks namely Mt. Neelkanth (21638 feet), Mt. Satopanth (23,206 feet), Mt. Swargarohini (20507 feet), Mt. Chaukhamba I (23413 feet) and Mt. Balakun (20040 feet). One also gets some stunning views of the famous Himalayan giant peaks like Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Swargarohini & Narain Parbat enroute Satopanth lake. It is a very hard trek and a good experienced guide is advisable.
Sheshnetra, Badrinath
HistoryEdit
N.A
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
7.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A
Best Season to VisitEdit
May to June and September to October
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
1 – 2 Hors
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A
Kids Rs. : N.A
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Still cameras, home video cameras are allowed in Himalayas but only inside the temple are normally not allowed. However please do check with the authorities concerned.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Vasudhara Restaurant ; C/O Narayan Place Hotel, Nr Bus Stand, Badrinath HO, Badrinath – 246422 ; Ph/M – 9319434529, 836424419 ; Food Serve – Indian
How to ReachEdit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Others : 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.
Things to CarryEdit
- Toilet kit, Nail Clipper, Scissors
- Flash Light with extra batteries (3 Set)
- Sun Glasses, Sun Hat, Monkey Cap, Woollen Gloves
- Water bottles- unbreakable (Min 1 litters capacity) can be purchased in Haridwar
- Note book, Pen, Pencils
- Camera and film and extra batteries for electronic camera.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Clothing : May – Heavy woollens/June-Sept – Light woollens/Oct.-Nov.- Heavy woollens.
- Keep your tone low while exploring the temple.
- Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
- Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
HelplineEdit
- Army helpline No. – 1800 180 5558 / 1800-4190282
- Nainital – 05942231179
- Chamoli – 01372-251437, 251077
- Police : 100.
- Fire Brigade : 101.
- Ambulance : 102.
