About Badrinath
Guptkashi to Badrinath distnce : 185 km
Estimated travel time : 7 hours
Guptkashi to Badrinath is the most popular route for pilgrimage. Badrinath is commonly referred as Land of Lord Shiva and it is one of four sites of Char Dham pilgrimage.
Situated near Alanknanda river, in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Badrinath is most sought after pilgrimage destination of North India. This place is sacred to Vishnu. It is believed that Lord Vishnu present here in his dual form of Nara-Narayana. Badrinath is also important in Jainism as numerous Jain Muni got Moksha by performing Tapsya in Himalayas (Mount Kailasha). Main attraction is Badrinath temple. The temple has a black stone idol of Lord Vishnu which is considered as self manifested statue. Temple also have Tapt Kund, a hot sulphur spring and its medicinal values are world famous. Badrinath temple remains closed during November to March due to heavy snowfall. Temple is flocked with tourist from April to October but during festivals of Mata Murti ka Mela and Badri Kedar, the temple remains full of pilgrims. Other attractions in Badrinath are Neelkanth parbat, pilgrims get stunning view of it from temple. Vasundhra falls, Bhim pul and Sheeshtal are other attractions.
Taxi from Guptkashi to Badrinath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Guptkashi to Badrinath by car is well connected through NH 107A and NH 7 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Guptkashi to Badrinath distance is 185 Km and is 7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Chopta - Chopta Wildlife Camps Resorts, Kedarnath Reserve National Park, The Hidden Waterfall (Soul Rover), Organic Himalaya Village Dugalbitta
Augustmuni - famous for Agastmuni temple, an example of grand architecture and interiors with wall art adorning its walls
Rudraprayag - Adi Badri, Kalimat Almora, Chirbatia, Karnaprayag, Ukhimath, Guptkashi, Khirsu, Sari Village
Karnprayag - Karnprayag Sangam, Pokhri karnaprayag bridge, Pokhari Road Tunnel, Karna Temple
Gopeshwar - Garhwal hills, Shri Gopinath Temple, Shri Ganesh Temple, Vaitarni Mandir Samuh, Sri Oleshwar Raja
Pipalkoti - Shiv Mandir, Natural Waterfall, Hiking Area
Joshimath - Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary, Narsingh Mandir, Auli top, Purnagiri Mandir, Valley of Flowers, Jogidhara waterfall Trekking Camping