BADRINATH CITY

Badrinath is considered the holiest of the four main shrines of Uttarakhand.The town, situated on the left bank of the Alaknanda, is equidistant from the Twin Mountains of Nara and Narayan. Badrinath is on the itinerary of every devout Hindu.

Best Season:
The Best time to visit Badrinath is between May and october. The temple usually opens in first week of May and remains open till 3rd week of November

This pilgrimage centre is situated in Himalayan region of Northern Uttar Pradesh.It lies on the banks of the River Alaknanda and is devoted to Lord Vishnu. Badrinath is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and it is just a short distance from the Tibetan border. There are many ashrams dharamshalas and temples here. The place is also known as Badri Van after the forest of Badri trees which grow here.The present temple was built about two centuries ago by the kings of Garhwal. The principal idol in the temple is of black stone and represents Vishnu seated in a meditative pose, and flanked by Nara-Narayan.Badrinath is also known as Vishal Badri and is one of the Panch Badris.The temple remains closed from October to April due to severe winter conditions.During this period the idols of Utsavo Murti are taken to Pandukeshwar. It is said that "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".

Badrinath Temple(Adi Shankaracharya Ji)
The Temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches. The present structure is 15 mtrs high and has a gilded cupola. The rawal or chief priest of the temple is a Namboodripad Brahmin from Kerala.The temple is divided into three parts - the garbha griha or sanctum sanctorum, the darshan mandap where the rituals are conducted and the sabha mandap where devotees assemble.Tapt Kund And Surya KundThe famous hot springs just below the temple.The sulphurous waters have a temperature of 550C. A dip, considered holy and refreshing to the body as well as the soul, is a must before offering prayers to Shri Badrinathji.NeelkanthA majestic peak of the Himalayas, towering to 6600 mtrs, presents the most dramatic sight of Badrinath.