About Badrinath
Phata to Badrinath distnce : 208 km
Estimated travel time : 7.5 hours
Phata 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 Phata to Badrinath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Phata to Badrinath by car is well connected through NH107 and NH 7 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Phata to Badrinath distance is 208 Km and is 7.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Byung - Shree Narsingh Baba Mandir, Pramukh Swami Waterfalls
Guptakashi - Gaurikund, Manikarnik Kund, Vishwanath Temple, Hiking & Camping
Tat Laga Phegu - Kamla Waterfall, Mandakni River View
Agastmuni - famous for Agastmuni temple, an example of grand architecture and interiors with wall art adorning its walls
Rudraprayag - Confluence point of Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers, Nara temple, Koteshwar Temple
Bhakunda - Latu Mandir, Biroli
Nandprayag - Chota kedar shivalay, Nandprayag(Panch Prayag)
Pilang Chatoli - Nursingh Temple, Narsingh Bhairav Temple, Shri Satyanarayan Temple
Chamoli - Gurudwara Sri Gobind Ghat, Gurudwara Sahib
Salaraitoli - Pine tree view point, Last point view
Jalgwar - The Agamya, Gurudwara Sahib, Garur Ganga Temple
Auli - Auli Hill Station, Auli Skiing, Foot step to Auli
Joshimath - Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary, Narsingh Mandir, Auli top, Purnagiri Mandir, Valley of Flowers, Jogidhara waterfall Trekking Camping
Pandukeshwar - Kuber Temple, Yogadhyan Badri
Arurhi Paruri - River View Point Bridge, Shiv Mandir shivalay, Nag TempleRiver View Point Bridge, Shiv Mandir shivalay, Nag Temple