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Alka Puri

Alka Puri Glacier is the source of water that forms River Alaknanda. The majestic glacier with the breathtaking mountain peaks surrounding it is a treat to the eyes. Alka Puri also has a great religious significance in India as it is believed to be the holy abode of Kuber, Gandharvas and the Yakshas.

Bheem Pul is a natural stone bridge on River Saraswati near Badrinath, Uttarakhand that is believed to be discovered by Bheem, one of the Pandav brothers while they were passing by. Some say the bridge was created by a stone Bheem threw between the mountains to create a path to cross the river. Nevertheless, the stunning natural bridge and the fierce River Saraswati gushing through it is a breathtaking sight.

Brahma Kapal is a religious site in Uttarakhand near Badrinath, where Lord Brahma is believed to exist to this day. It is said that those who perform funeral rituals for the deceased in their family themselves attain Nirvana. Many visit the sacred site to immerse the ashes of their deceased family member in River Alaknanda, on the banks of which Brahma Kapal is located.

With imprints of what is believed to be Lord Vishnu's footprints, Charanpaduka is a rock atop 3380 ft, located 3 km from Badrinath. It can be reached after an arduous trek. This boulder stone is deemed as a religious site visited by hundreds of pilgrims and tourists every year. People believe that Lord Vishnu set his foot first on earth here. Charan Paduka is positioned on Narayan Parvat which is just three kilometres away from Badrinath town. You can trek up till the hill which will take hardly 1.5 hours to complete. The etymology of it readily directs one’s attention towards an extraordinary being who must have trekked on this path, leaving eternal impressions of his feet, as charan means feet and paduka means imprints. Read More

Ganesh Gufa is a naturally formed cave located at Mana Village near Badrinath. It is believed that Maharishi Vyas dictated the Mahabharata and Lord Ganesha wrote it in this cave. The cave and the mesmerising meadows that surround it also attract nature lovers and photographers.

Perched at a height of 5632 m above the mean sea level, Mana Pass is one of the highest motorable passes in the world. Alternatively known as Mana La, Chirbitya La, or Dungri La, Mana Pass is situated in the Himalayas in Mana village near Badrinath in Uttarakhand, on the border between India and China. It is also one of the highest vehicle accessible passes in the world, the road of which was built in 2005-2010.

Mana Village is a tourism village known as the last Indian village that lies close to the Tibetan - Chinese border. Located on the banks of River Saraswati at an altitude of 10,000 feet above sea level, it is famous for its scenic beauty surrounded by the breathtaking Himalayan Mountain Ranges. The Bheem Pul on River Saraswati is believed to be built by Bheem when the Pandavas walked through the village.

Dedicated to the mother of twin brothers, Lord Badrinath and Nara, Mata Murti Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located in Badrinath. Lord Badrinath is also known as Narayan. It is believed that Mata Murti prayed with utmost dedication to Lord Vishnu and requested him to take birth from her womb as his next incarnation. Lord Vishnu, pleased with her devotion, took birth in the form of the twins. Therefore, praying to the Goddess is believed to free one from the sufferings of the materialistic life. A fair is held every year in September at the temple on the day of Shravan Dwadashi in the honour of the Goddess. Read More

Narad Kund is a hot water spring and a holy site near Badrinath on the recess of river Alaknanda. It is believed that Adi Sankaracharya recovered the idol of Lord Vishnu from this kund. An important point in the Badrinath Yatra, the devotees take a dip in Narad Kund before visiting the Badrinath Temple. The Narad Kund is situated close to the Tapt Kund and gets its hot water from Gauri Shila. It is named after Narad Muni who wrote the Narada Bhakti Sutra at this place. The beautiful surroundings and the mythological significance of Narad Kund attract a huge number of tourists all round the year. Read More

Nilkantha, Neelakant, Neelkanth, Nilkanth or Nilkanta is a major peak in the Garhwal division of the Uttarkhandi Himalayas. At a height of 6507 masl, it is one of the most important and religiously revered peaks of the region due to its close proximity to Badrinath. It overlooks the lovely valley of the Alaknanda River. The snow-covered peak rises dramatically against the background of the crisp blue sky and presents one of the most beautiful sights that the region had to offer. Neelkanth lies in the midst of a medley of glaciers. The Satopanth Glacier lies on the northwest side of Nilkantha, while the Panpatia Glacier lies to the southwest, and feeds the Khirao Ganga, a stream running under the south of the peak. To the west of the peak, lies the Gangotri Glacier and its adjacent peaks while the Nanda Devi groups and Kamet lie across the Alaknanda Valley. Undoubtedly, the scenery painted by the snow-covered peaks is a sight to sore eyes. Read More