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Badrinath is considered the holiest of
the four main shrines of Uttaranchal. The town, situated on
the left bank of the Alaknanda, is equidistant
from the twin mountains of Nara
and Narayan Parvats. Badrinath has been, over the centuries,
on the itinerary of every devout Hindu. The
place is also known as Badri Van, after the forest of Badri trees that
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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 Lord Vishnu seated in a meditative pose, and flanked
by Nara and 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".
Accessibility
| Air :
Jolly Grant, Dehradun is the nearest airport for Badrinath. Efforts are
on to provide helicopter flights from Jolly Grant airport to Badrinath.
Occasionally, people do charter choppers to the holy town. When regular
flights become available, GarhwalHimalayas.com will be the first to inform
you. |
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Rail
: Rishikesh is the nearest railhead for going to Badrinath. Hardwar
is also an option. Train connections and reservations to these places are
easily available in all parts of India. |
| Road :
Badrinath is connected by road to Rishikesh, Dehradun, Haridwar,
Pauri, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Nainital and Almora districts
of Uttaranchal. Some of the major road distances are
: Delhi - 518 km, Rishikesh - 297 km, Joshimath - 42 km, Haridwar
- 321 km, Karnprayag - 123 km, Rudraprayag - 155 km, Deoprayag -
225 km, Dehradun 343 km. |
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Accommodation
There
are number of guest houses , Ashrams
and Dharamshalas at this place.
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