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Badrinath
UttarakhandBadrinath is a Hindu holy town and a nagar panchayat in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage and part of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. The town is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters on the banks of the Alaknanda River, between the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges.
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Temples in Badrinath
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Vridha Badri Temple
Dhyan Badri Temple
Jyoteshwar Mahadev Mandir
Sivananda Ashram Temple
Kedarnath Temple
Hanuman Chatti Temple
Sheshnetra
Trayambakeshwar Temple
Bhairavnath Temple
Mata Murti Temple
Bhavishya Badri Temple
Adi Badri Temple
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple
Narsingh Temple
Neelkanth Mahadev Temple
Kalpeshwar Temple
Manokamna Siddh Shri Hanuman Mandir
Badrinath Temple
Chandi Devi Temple
Purnagiri Temple
Kuteti Devi Temple
Pawan Dham Temple
Baijnath Temple
Kandar Devta Temple
Kuber Temple
Agastyamuni Temple
Kasar Devi Temple
Mrityunjaya Mahadeva Temple
Patal Devi Mandir
Annapurna Devi Mandir
Gangotri Temple
Chaiti Bala Sundari Temple
Dhari Devi Temple
Baleshwar Temple
Kalimath Temple
Bagnath Temple
How to Reach Badrinath
Transportation
Emergency ContactReach by Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport near Dehradun, about 317 km from Badrinath. Helicopter services are also available from Dehradun to Badrinath.
Reach by Train
The nearest railway stations are at Rishikesh (297 km), Haridwar (324 km), and Kotadwar (327 km). Haridwar is the best option due to its frequent train connections.
Reach by Road
Local transportation includes buses and taxis. Travel is restricted after sunset due to narrow roads.
Historical Timeline
- Established as a pilgrimage site by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century
- The temple was originally built near the Tapt Kund hot springs and later moved to its current location in the 16th century by the King of Garhwal
- The area was celebrated in the Padma Purana for its spiritual treasures
- In 2006, the state government declared the area around Badrinath as a no-construction zone to prevent illegal encroachment.
Bhagwan in Badrinath
Bhagwan associated to Badrinath and whose famous temples and sthal are there in Badrinath
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to visit Badrinath is from May to June and from September to October, avoiding the severe winter and monsoon seasons.
