About Badrinath
Kedarnath to Badrinath distnce : 224 km
Estimated travel time : 8 hours
Kedarnath 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 Kedarnath to Badrinath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kedarnath to Badrinath by car is well connected through NH107 and NH7 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kedarnath to Badrinath distance is 224 Km and is 8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Gaurikund - holy hot water spring
Sonprayag - Sonprayag Ghat, Mandakani River
Tarsali - Vindhyavasini temple
Phata - helipad for Kedarnath Dham
Narayankoti - Narayankoti temple - group of ancient temples, Pramukh Swami Waterfalls, Bagar
Guptkashi - ancient Vishwanath temple similar to Varanasi (Kashi), Barahi Temple, Bhainsari
Jalai Sursal - Bhoot nath mandir kakola
Beru Bagar - Andargadi Waterfall
Chopta - birding paradise, Aadi Guru Shankaracharya Museum
Rudraprayag - Rudraprayag Sangam, Namami gange ghaat, Agustmuni Ashram
Srikot - Raghunath temple
Karnprayag - Karnprayag Sangam, Pokhri karnaprayag bridge, Pokhari Road Tunnel, Karna Temple
Nandaprayag - The Hilary waterfall
Gopeshwar - ancient Gopinath temple
Tartoli - Chase Himalaya - A adventures sport point
Pipalkoti - Biotourism Park
Jalgwar - The Agamya, Garur Ganga Temple
Tangnimal - Shri Jakh Devta Temple
Paini - Birrdbadri Mandir
Vishnuprayag - Scenic point where the Alaknanda & Dhauliganga rivers meet, featuring a Hindu temple & bridge.
Joshimath - Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary, Narsingh Mandir, Auli top, Purnagiri Mandir, Valley of Flowers, Jogidhara waterfall Trekking Camping
Govind Ghat - Trekking base camp, Gurudwara, Pilgrimage
Chamoli - Gurudwara Sri Gobind Ghat, Gurudwara Sahib
Pandukeshwar - Kuber Temple, Yogadhyan Badri
Arurhi Paruri - River View Point Bridge, Shiv Mandir shivalay, Nag Temple
Khiroi - Viewing Point, Alakananda River