Badrinath excursions
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Badrinath Dham Travel Guide
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Near By Badrinath
While you are planning a trip to Badrinath, you can plan to visit following tourist places close to
Badrinath
Vasudhara Falls
Located at the distance of 4 kilometer from Badrinath, Vasundhara Falls is one of the most
popular tourist attractions, which falls in the Mana Village. It is surrounded by stunning
mountain peaks and is set up at an elevation of 12,000 ft above sea level. The water of the
Vasudhara appears to be like milk falling down the mountain.
Satopanth
Situated at distance of 25 km from Badrinath and set up above 4,402 meters above sea level,
Satopanth is a triangular shaped lake with three corners extends inside the circumference of
about a kilometer. It is enclosed by heavy snow covered peaks and is named after the Hindu
Lords Vishnu, Mahesh and Brahma. There is a belief that these three gods inhabit one corner
each of the Satopanth Lake. The way to Satopanth Lake sanctifies people with some of the best
presents of nature.
Pandukeshwar
Located at the distance of 4 kilometers from Govind Ghat and 24 kilometers from Badrinath,
Pandukeshwar is quite holy place. There are two popular temples - one for Lord Vasudev and
other for Yoga Badari Narayan. It is believed that this place was built by King Pandu, father of
Pandavas. Both the temples are ancient and show major importance for Hindu followers.
Joshimath
Located at a distance of 46 kilometers from Badrinath and sets at an altitude of 1,890 meters
above sea level, Joshimath is one of the four 'math' formed by Saint Philosopher Adi Guru
Shankaracharya. It is considered as the dwelling of Shri Badrinath during winters. This place is
conveniently connected with Auli by premier cable car of Asia. It is worth watching destination
in Uttrakhand.
Auli
Located at the distance of 60 kilometers from Badrinath, Auli is best tourist destination and
adventurous spot for people who seek for adventure as it is most popular skiing and paragliding
location of Uttarakhand. Auli gives amazing and a mind blowing view of the enchanting snow
covered Himalayan range and is located at an altitude of 3050 meters above sea level. Auli is
also well connected with motorable roads and must to watch destination while your visit at
Badrinath.
Valley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers National Park is located in the west Himalayas wrapping an area of
87.50sqkms. Tourists can reach there by following an easy trek of 16kilometers begins from
Govindghat towards Valley of Flowers. The whole valley is enclosed with thriving flowers from
the months of June-October and with the heavy sheets of snow in winters. In the year of 1982,
Valley of Flowers was confirmed as the national park and now it is also a world heritage site.
Hemkund Sahib
Hemkund Sahib is popular holy destination and is situated at an altitude of 4,329 meters above
sea level surrounded by various snow covered peaks, which is combined called Hemkund Parvat.
It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh Ji the tenth Guru of Sikhs meditated at Hemkund Sahib for
long time. The name Hemkund means Lake of snow and the holy water of this as cold as snow.
A star shaped Gurudwara close to the lake is visited by numerous devotees and travelers every
month. This place is also having a temple devoted to Lakshman, brother of God Ram. People can
reach there by completing a trek of 19km commencing from Govindghat through
Adi Badari
Located at a distance of 17 Kilometers from Karnaprayag, Adi Badari is famous temple
dedicated to lord Narayan and is renowned by a hoist platform in the pyramidal shape. It is well
connected with road routes and easily approached by motorable road.