Badrinath Dhama, Uttarakhand, India
Note: Char dham door/kapats are closed for 2019. For details click on the below link:Closing time of Char Dhama door/ kaptas (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri) of Uttarakhand, India: 2019
Must do- eat Jalebi with Milk at small shops in Badrinath and take
snan (holy bath) in Tapt kund Badrinath, one of
the most significant religious destinations located in foothills of Himalaya,
North part of Uttarakhand State of India. The most important sacred places of
Hindu religion called Char Dhama are Dwara Puri (East) in Gujarat, Jagan nath
(West) in Orissa, Badrinath (North) in Uttarakhand, and Rameshwarm
(South) in Tamil Nadu.Over the years the name Chota Char Dham also emerged and four holy sites
of Garhwal Himalaya are named as Char Dham of North India consist of
Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath. Badrinath Dham contains the
highest prestigious reputation in Char Dhama. Badrinath Dhama is located in
the shrine of Mt. Nar Narayana in Chamoli district.
Badrinath is
also well known by the name of Tapobhumi “A holy land of meditation”. it is
said that Lord Vishnu did penance at Badrinath which has a high altitude at
10248 feet above sea level. Goddess Mahalaxami provided him shelter in the
guise of Badari tree to prevent from hostile weather of Great Himalayas.
The present temple was built by the kings of Garhwal on the bank of
Alaknanada. On the way to Badrinath one can also take ‘Darshan’ of many other
pilgrim places like Panch Prayag (Devprayag, Rudraprayag,
Karanaprayag, Nandaprayag or Vishnuprayag), Pandukeswar (place where king
Pandu and queen Madodari did Tapsya and where Pandavas stayed during their
journey to heaven) and Hanuman Chatti, the site where Lord Hanuman disguised
as monkey.
From Badrinath, there is also way to Sathpanth. It is said that
Pandwas went to heaven following this path.
Badrinath temple is directly connected to road transport hence
problems regarding oxygen are very rare but if you are planning to trek
further or stay longer, it is always adviceable to buy an oxygen cylinder.
Especially for elder members, kids of the families and patient of asthma should
carry oxygen cylinder.
General Info on Badrinath Dhama, Uttranchal, India
Altitude -3133 m
above sea
level
Area -2.5 sq.
Km.
Climate- Summer
18 °C max, 5°C min
Winter- Snow
bound, Temples closes in from May first week to November second week (This
can change)
Distance: around
295km from Rishikesh. 296 km from Haridwar
Cloths- Light
woolen and heavy woolen cloths
Language- Hindi,
English and Garhwali
Festivals- Mata
Murti ka Mela, Krishna Janmashtami, Badri-Kedar Utsav
Place to visit : Badrinath
Temple, Tapt kund and Surya kund, Charan Padika, Neelkanth, Mata Murti
temple, Vasuki Tal, Mana Village
Nearby Tourist Destinations : Yogadhyan Badri,Bhavishya Badri, Adi Badri, Alkara
puri,Hamkund Shahib, Vally of Flower, Kedarnath, Gnagotri,
Yamunotri, Joshimatha, Devprayaga ,Tehri Lake
Etc.
Best time to Visit-
from May to October, except Monsoons. As Badrinath is situated at very
high altitude of Garhwal Himailya in Uttrakhand which is very prone to heavy rain,
snowfall and land sliding during Mansoons season.Therefore, aovid visiting it
during Monsoons. The temple remains open form May first week to November
second week.
Before Starting your pilgrimage:
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