badrinath

Badrinath: Also known as Vishal Badri, this temple located at a height of 3,133 nits. is the largest and most popular of the Vishnu pilgrimages among the five Badris. The original temple here is believed to be built by King Pururava and the icon of the lord carved by Vishwakarma, the creator of the gods. The idol was recovered by Adi Shankaracharya from the waters of the nearby Naradkund and consecrated once more in the temple, restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia and Holkar




Badrinath situated at an elevation of 3,133 mt is considered to be amongst the most pious.

Altitude: 3,235 mt.

Climate
Summer: Cool during the day and cold at night.
Winter: Snow-bound.Touching sub-zero.

Clothing
Summer: Light Woollens.
Place of the Week
Shree BadrinathBadrinath: Also known as Vishal Badri, this temple located at a height of 3,133 nits. is the largest and most popular of the Vishnu pilgrimages among the five Badris. The original temple here is believed to be built by King Pururava and the icon of the lord carved by Vishwakarma, the creator of the gods. The idol was recovered by Adi Shankaracharya from the waters of the nearby Naradkund and consecrated once more in the temple, restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia and Holkar.
Winter: Very Heavy Woollens.

Language: Hindi, Garhwali & English.
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Best Season : May to October every year the temple usually remains open from first week of May to 2nd week of November.

HOW TO REACH

* Air: Nearest airport is at Jolly Grant (315km away).
* Rail: Nearest railheads are at Rishikesh 297 km away and Kotdwara 327 km away, which are connected with major cities of North India.
Rishikesh is directly connected by rail with Howrah, Bombay, Delhi & Lucknow.

There are two routes to Badrinath from Delhi:

* Route 1 : Delhi-Rishikesh : 287 km by rail, Rishikesh-Badrinath :297 km by road.
* Route 2 : Delhi-Kotdwara-300 km by rail, Kotdwara-Badrinath-327 km by road.

ACCOMMODATION

* Andhra Bhawan 08 Beds
* Jhun Jhunwala Cottage 04 Beds
* Modi Bhawan I 12 Beds
* Modi Bhawan II 12 Beds
* Modi Bhawan III 24 Beds
* Mittal Cottage 06 Beds
* Chand Cottage 24 Beds
* Shankaracharya Sadan 20 Beds
* Badrish Sadan 22 Beds
* Gujarat Bhawan 04 Beds

Place of the Week
Shree BadrinathBadrinath: Also known as Vishal Badri, this temple located at a height of 3,133 nits. is the largest and most popular of the Vishnu pilgrimages among the five Badris. The original temple here is believed to be built by King Pururava and the icon of the lord carved by Vishwakarma, the creator of the gods. The idol was recovered by Adi Shankaracharya from the waters of the nearby Naradkund and consecrated once more in the temple, restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia and Holkar.

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