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Badrinath is one of the four sites of the famous 'Char Dham Yatra'. It is located in the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. This pilgrimage centre is in the Garhwal hills and lies on the banks of the Alaknanda River at an elevation of 3133m above sea level. Adi Shankara established Badrinath in the ninth century. Thousands of pilgrims complete the famous Badrinath Yatra, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is mentioned as a holy and sacred place in the ancient sculptures.

Integral Part of Char Dham Yatra

According to Indian mythology, every Hindu should perform the Chaar Dhaam Yatra in order to gain spiritual bliss. The four Dhams in this yatra are Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. Badrinath, being an integral part of Char Dhaam Yatra, receives innumerable visitors every year. Tourists and pilgrims can avail pilgrimage tours to Badrinath to visit the holy and divine temples of the region.

Badrinath Temples

There are five temples in Badrinath that are collectively known as panch badris or five badris. Badrinarayan temple, commonly known as Badrinath temple is the main attraction of the town. The temple is considered as one of the most holy temples in India. The temple consists of a meter tall statue of Lord Vishnu, which is considered as one of the eight self-manifested statues of Vishnu. Other four temples of the region are -

Yogadhyan Badri: This temple is located close to the main temple.

Bhavishya Badri: The Bhavishya or future badri is located at Subain near Tapovan, which is almost 17 km east of Joshimath.

Bridha Badri: The bridha or old badri is 7 kms before Joshimath and is located on the Rishikesh-Badrinath motor road at Animath.

Adi Badri: This temple is located very far away from the other four temples. One can reach it from Karnaprayag by road.

How to Reach Badrinath?

You can reach Badrinath by air, road, or rail as per your convenience and comfort. The nearest airport for people embarking on the Badrinath Yatra is the Jolly Grant airport near Dehradun and Delhi airport. The nearest railway stations are Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Kotdwar. One can also reach Badrinath through buses starting from New Delhi, Rishikesh, and Haridwar. Various travel agencies offer Badrinath tour packages that help the visitors choose from the above-mentioned options of transportation.

Badrinath Pilgrimage Tours

The pilgrimage tour to Badrinath is among the important and respected holy places in Hinduism. Thousands of tourists and pilgrims visit the holy temples of Badrinath from all around the globe. One can avail the various Badrinath tour packages offered by various travel agencies. You can book these Badrinath trip packages through a travel agent or directly by visiting the website. The options when it comes to choosing Badrinath tours and travel packages are immense, and cater to all the needs and requirements of tourists and pilgrims of all ages.

You can add more destinations around Chamoli district in Badrinath trip packages. The surrounding hilly area of the region is known for its scenic beauty. This sacred place is a must visit for all Hindus and lovers of Indian mythology.