General Information
Badrinath is considered the holiest of the four important shrines in
Garhwal. The town is at an altitude of 3,133 m. above sea level, situated on
the left bank of river Alaknanda and exactly between the two mountains Nara
and Narayan. The shrine is dedicated to Vishnu, the preserver and falls in the
religious itinerary of every devout Hindu. The present temple was built about
two centuries ago by Garhwal Kings. It is a conical structure, 15 m. tall and
has small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Legend dates it prior to the Vedic
age though it is believed to have been re-established by Adi Shankaracharya,
an important Hindu saint in 8th century A.D. Some of the other images include
Laxmi (Vishnu's consort), Garud (Vishnu's mount), Shiva & Parvati and Ganesha.
Facts and Figure :
Area
Altitude
Temperature
Language
STD Code
Best Time Of Visit |
230 Sq Kms.
3,133 mts
Max.16oC - Min.0oC Snow Bound
Hindi, English and Garhwali.
01381
May to September |
Badrinath Sightseeing :
»Badrinath Temple
»Tapt Kund
»Brahma Kapal
»Neelkanth
»Panch Prayag
»Sheshnetra
»Vishnuprayag
»Rudraprayag
»Hemkund Sahib
How to Reach Anjuna :
Air : In the region Air Services are available only upto Jolly
Grant airport in Dehradun
Rail :The Nearest railway station is at Haridwar. This major
pilgrimage center has been well connected by trains to all the major towns of
India.
Road :Well connected to Rishikesh, Haridwar, Dehradun, Kotdwar
and other hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon
