Badrinath
Introduction
The holy Dham Badrinath, Badrinath Tour, Badrinath Travel, Badrinath Pilgrimage, Badrinath Temple, Badrinath Dham Toura temple of Badrinath, is in the state of Uttaranchal of the Himalaya mountains.The temple's elevation is 10,248 feet (3050meters). Badrinath is above the Alaknanda river,believed to be a headstream of the holy Indian river,Ganges.This place has some special significance from the Indians perspective.According to the ancient believers, the name Badrinath has cropped on the basis of Badri Van, where the lush green Badri trees grow.The word badri is derived from the wild berry that Lord Vishnu survived on during his reparation at Badri Van. Badrinath is an 8th century monastery and a temple to the Hindu god Shiva.The great Indian scholar and teacher Sankaracharya hold the credit to develop this popular pilgrimage.Adjacent to the shrine is the hot spring pool of Taptakund in which pilgrims take a dip before worshipping Sri Badrinatha. Badrinath is one of the four Dhams, a devout Hindu has to visit in his lifetime to attain salvation.
Location
Situated on the river ban
k of the river Alakananda Badrinath is sandwiched within the two mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan, with the Neelkanth peak on the background.This gorgeous and rare beautiful sight is itself an enchantment for tourists and is called the "Garhwal Queen."The nearest cities are Rishikesh (300 km), Mussoorie and Dehradun. The night temperatures falls to as low as 10°C.The day temperatures are never too high even in summers thus proving Badrinath to be a distinct identity as compared to other places.
Other Attractions
1. Tapt Kund
These are the natural thermal springs on the bank of Alaknanda River where pilgrims refresh before visiting the temple.Believed to be infused with medicinal properties, Tapt Kund is also considered to be holy expereince.
2. Brahma Kapal
This is a flat platform on the bank of river Ganga where devotees perform rites of their deceased ancestors.
3. Sheshnetra
Sheshnaga is a legendary character in the Hindu myhtological epics and tales of Lord Krishna. The palce has a boulder on which an impression is believed to be of the eye of this mighty serpent, netra in Hindi means eye.
4. Charanpaduka
It is a beautiful meadow on which footprints of Lord Vishnu are visible.
5. Neelkanth
These are the pyramid shaped snow capped peaks which form the beautiful background to the temple of Badrinath.
Getting There
By Air
The nearest airport to Badrinath is Jolly Grant in Dehradun which is 317 kms from here.
By Rail
The nearest railheads from Badrinath are at Rishikesh(297 km) and Kotdwar(327 Km).
By Road
Regular buses are available for Badrinath from Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun and other important Kumaon regions.
