Badrinath Dham Yatra

Badrinath is considered the holiest of the four important shrines (Char Dham) in Garhwal. It is located at a breath taking altitude of 11,268 ft. on the banks of the Alaknanda, the temple is ensconced between the snow-capped Nar and Narayan peaks of the Himalayas. Adi Shankarcharya (509-477 BC) is believed to have built the temple and installed the idol of Lord Vishnu here in the 8th century. Contiguous to the temple and scattered around the region are several thermal springs - Tapta Kund, Narad Kund and Surya Kund, associated with remedial and religious significance.