Badrinath Temple Garhwal, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Garhwal Badrinath Temple – Guide

Badrinath Temple or Badrinarayan Temple is a major Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located on the Garhwal hill in Uttarakhand, near the Alaknanda River. The temple is a major part of the Char Dham and Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage, surrounded by the Himalayas at an altitude of 10,279 feet. The black stone idol of Lord Vishnu in this temple established by Adi Shankaracharya is 1 meter tall, which is believed to be one of the 8 self-manifested idols of Vishnu.

History of this Temple

According to belief Garhwal Badrinath Temple was originally established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 9^th century. It is said that he discovered an idol of Lord Badrinath in the river Alaknanda and enshrined it near Tapt Kund. He also drove out the Buddhists living in the region. In the 16^th century, the king of Garhwal shifted the idol to the present temple. The temple was later expanded by the kings of Garhwal in the 17^th century. The temple was destroyed by a major earthquake in 1803 and was later rebuilt by the Raja of Jaipur.

Before going to the temple, devotees visit the natural hot spring, Tapt Kund which is located near the temple. Travelers take a dip in this holy and natural hot water, which is considered medicinally important. Here a fair held in the month of August at Mata Murti Temple.

Garhwal Badrinath Temple Timings

Garhwal Badrinath Temple opens at 6:30 AM in the morning and close at 9:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:00 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 8:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Gurson Bugyal

This place is located at an altitude of 3056m which is at a distance of 3 km away from auli.

Niti valley

This valley is located at an altitude of 3600m High. This place is at a distance of few kms away from this temple.

Timmersain Mahadev

This Timmersain cave is dedicated to lord Shiva. This place is few kms away from this temple.

Vasundhara falls

This falls is located at a distance of 9 km away from Badrinath Dham.

Alkapuri glacier

This glacier is located at a distance of 15 km away from Badrinath Temple. Alaknanda is the source of Alkapuri glacier.

Satopanth Trek

This trekking place is located at a distance of 22 km away from Badrinath temple.

Pandukeshwar

This place is located at a distance of 22 km away from Badrinath temple. Here kind Pandu do penance of lord Shiva.

Govind Ghat

This ghat is located at a distance of 25 km away from Badrinath temple.

Hemkund sahib

This is the famous gurudwara which is located at a distance of 43 km away from Badrinath temple.

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How to reach Garhwal Badrinath Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Garhwal Badrinath Temple is Dehradun airport which is at a distance of 311 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Garhwal Badrinath Temple is Haridwar railway station which is at a distance of about 154 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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