Badrinath Travel Guide

“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.”

This is a famous old Indian proverb, which reveals the religious fervor of the inhabitants of India and shows a special importance to this sacred town along with its age old temple.Badrinath is a place which has got sandwiched between Nar and Narayan mountain ranges. It is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.Badrinath is beautifully set in the natural backdrop of the colossal Neelkanth mountain peak and is naturally blessed with pristine surroundings. Located only a few kilometers from the Indo-China (Tibet) border, Badrinath is generally a two-day-long journey from either Kedarnath. Badri-this word is actually originated from the Sanskrit name for the Indian Jujube tree, which has an edible berry.It refers to a berry that was said to grow abundantly in the area, and nath refers to Vishnu. According to the ancient legends, Goddess Lakshmi took the form of the berries to protect Lord Vishnu from the harsh climate during his long penance.This destination holds a number of myths and legends. Badrinath acquires predominance in the pilgrim travel itinerary. The popular belief is that Badarinath was the domain of Lord Shiva, and Lord Vishnu.Badrinath is famous for the holy shrine of Lord Badri. This holy and renowned abode of lord Vishnu is liked by all for its effervescent spirituality and loveliness. The glittering and twisting Alakananda River and copious dazzling waterfalls has added an extra splendor of the adjoining nature throughout the journey to Badrinath. This holy city is an ideal location for those who want to be in the midst of serene and divine surroundings. With its picturesque beauty and eye-catching features Badrinath attracts a large number of tourists every year.There area number of renowned tourist attractions in Badrinath.The holy shrine which is popularly known as Vishal Badri temple is located at a height of 3,133 nits.It is the largest and most popular of the Vishnu pilgrimages among the five Badris.Apart from that there are other sacred pilgrim destinations.But the main attraction of Badrinath lies on its mesmerizing Himalayan backdrop.Once upon a time the road to Badrinath was considered very difficult but modern roadways have now solved this problem. At present the sacred Badrinath temple and its substantial surrounding villages are accessible by road.Pilgrims and tourists all come here in their thousands throughout the year.