Badrinath Temple   The  Temple  has been  renovated several times due  to  damage  by  avalanches. The present structure is 15 metres high and has a gilded cupola. The Rawal or Chief Priest  of  the  temple is a  Namboodripad  Brahmin from Kerala.
This is a tradition established  by Adi-Shankracharya, who was himself from South India, since when he set up the temple, many centuries ago. 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 Kund  

These are the famous hot springs just below the temple. The sulphurous waters have a temperature of 55C. A dip, considered holy and  refreshing to the body as well  as the soul, is a must before  offering  prayers to Shri Badrinathji.  

Neelkanth  

A majestic peak of the Himalayas, towering to 6600 mtrs, presents the most dramatic sight from Badrinath.  

Mata Murti Mandir  

About 3 km. from Badrinath, on the right bank of the Alaknanda, stands this temple,dedicated to the mother of Shri Badrinathji.  

Mana Village  

Inhabited  by  an Indo-Mongolian tribe, it is the last Indian village before Tibet on this route. 4km. from Badrinath.  

Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhimpul and Vasudhara Falls  

3-6 km. away. All these destinations are famous for their links with Hindu  mythology and form part of the pilgrimage of Badrinath.  

Govindghat, Ghangaria  

24 km. away. The Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga meet here. It provides  access to the famous Valley of Flowers National Park (19 kms) and  Hemkund Sahib (20 kms).  

Vasunk Tal  

This is a high altitude lake which can be reached by an 8 km trek that ascends to 14,200 feet.      

Bhavishya Badri  

It is commonly believed that in the course of centuries the road from Joshimath to Badrinath will become blocked. This will happen  because the two hills flanking Badrinath will come together. Then   will the temple at Bhavishya Badri, one of the Panch Badri's, take the place of the Lord Badrinath and be worshipped. The other four of the Panch Badris are Vishal Badri (Badrinath), Yoga  Badri (Pandukeshwar), Adi Badri and Vridha Badri (at Animath, near  Joshimath).  

Adi Badri  

Situated at an altitude of 3,200 feet, Adi Badri has ancient temples. It is 17 km. from Karnaprayag on the Karnaprayag -Ganai-Ranikhet route. Accommodation is available at a PWD Inspection Bungalow.