Badrinath

Cradled in the abundance ranges of the Nar-Narayan, with the spendid Neelkanth aiguille as the alluring backdrop, is amid the holiest of all the Hindu pilgrimages, Badrinath. Along the larboard coffer of river Alaknanda, the address is alleged badrinath as it was already carpeted with 'badris' or agrarian berries 

Legend 

When River Ganges was requested to alight to apple to advice the adversity humanity, the apple was too feeblw to buck the force of tis descent. Hence the boss river was breach into twelve channels, one of them actuality Alaknanda, which after became the address of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath. 

The present temple was congenital about two centuries ago by the kings of Garhwal. The arch idol in the temple is of atramentous bean and represents Vishnu built-in in a attentive pose, and belted by Nara-Narayan. Badrinath is additionally accepted as Vishal Badri and is one of the Panch Badris.

Fairs & Festivals

Mata Murti Mela, Janmashtami, Badri Kedar Festival. 
How To Get There 
By Air
Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun. 
By Rail
Nearest railheads are at Rishikesh and Kotdwara. 

By Road

Badrinath is connected by good motorable roads with Rishikesh, Dehradun, Kotdwara and other hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon region. 

Local Transport

Taxis, horses, ponies. 

Places To Stay
Chand Cottage, Shri KedarBadri Temple Committee. 
Gujrat Bhawan, Shri Kedar-Badri Temple Committee.
Modi Bhawan, Shri Kedar-Badri Temple Committee. PWD Inspection House.
Hotel Devlok, (GMVN), Near Bus Stand. 
Travellers Lodge, (GMVN), Bus Terminal.
General Information
Location
Uttranchal. 
Main Attraction
Badrinath Temple, Tapt Kund. 
Best Time
May To October. 
Languages
Garhwali, Hindi, English. 
Area
3 sq. km. 
Altitude
3,133 metres. 
Useful Information
Banks / Money Changers
State Bank of India, Badrinath. 
Hospitals
State Allopathic Dispensary. 
Clothing
Summer
Light woollen. 
Winter
Heavy woollen. 
Prime Attractions of Badrinath
Badri Kedar Festival
The Badri-Kedar festival, held at the sacred shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath is held in the month of June.
Mata Murti Mela

On the day of Mata Murti Ka Mela, the mother of Shri Badrinathji is worshipped, and a large fair held at the Badrinath Temple in the month of September.

Bhavishya Badri

The temple of Bhavishya Badri is at an altitude of 2744 metres and is surrounded by dense forests. 
Hemkund Saheb

The high altitude Lokpal lake, known as Hemkund ( 4329 mts.) lies in heavenly environs. A steep trek from Ghangharia leads one to this spot in about four to six hours.