"“Pilgrimage is a powerful metaphor for any journey with the purpose of finding something that matters deeply to the traveler.” "
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Haridwar to
Badrinath Cab
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Haridwar to Badrinath Cab
About Badrinath
Haridwar to Badrinath distnce : 320 km
Estimated travel time : 11 hours
Haridwar 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 Haridwar to Badrinath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Haridwar to Badrinath by car is well connected via NH7 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Haridwar to Badrinath distance is 320 Km and is 11 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are : Rishikesh - famous as yoga and meditation centre, Ram Jhula, Lakshman Jhula
Shivpuri - - White water rafting in Ganges
Devprayag - - place where Alaknanda, Saraswati River and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga
Karanprayag - - picturesque Nauti village and Adi Badri temple
Kirtinagar - - HNB Garhwal University
Srinagar - - Kamleshwar temple
Rudraprayag - - Confluence point of Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers, Nara temple, Koteshwar temple
Nandprayag - - Gangeshwar temple, Siddhi vinayak temple
Joshimath - - winter house of Badrinath, connected to Auli by Asia"s highest cable car
Chamoli - - Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib
Tourist Attractions
Badrinath Temple: A famous Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Vishnu, situated at an altitude of 3,133 meters.
Mana Village: The last village of India, located near the Indo-China border.
Tapt Kund: Natural hot water springs where devotees take a holy dip before entering the Badrinath Temple.
Vasudhara Falls: A mesmerizing waterfall nestled amidst the Himalayas, offering breathtaking views.
Charanpaduka: A rock face that bears Lord Vishnu's footprints, believed to be where he stepped while descending to Earth.
Neelkanth Peak: A majestic snow-covered peak towering over the Badrinath valley, offering spectacular panoramic vistas.
Narad Kund: A sacred pond where devotees believe the heavenly musician Narada meditated.
Brahma Kapal: A holy ghat on the banks of the Alaknanda River, known for performing ancestral rituals and offering prayers to deceased ancestors.
Alaknanda River: A sacred river originating from the Satopanth Glacier, known for its pristine beauty and significance in Hindu mythology.
Bheem Pul: A natural rock bridge over the Saraswati River, believed to have been built by the Pandava prince Bheem during the Mahabharata period.
