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Cradled in the mountain ranges of the Nar-Narayan, with the spendid Neelkanth peak as the enchanting backdrop, is located the holiest of all the Hindu pilgrimages, Badrinath. Along the left bank of river Alaknanda, the place is called badrinath as it was once carpeted with 'badris' or wild berries
Legend
When River Ganges was requested to descend to earth to help the suffering humanity, the earth was too feeblw to bear the force of tis descent. Hence the mighty river was split into twelve channels, one of them being Alaknanda, which later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
| Location |
Situated on the river bank of the river Alakananda Badrinath is sandwiched within the two mountain ranges |
| Distance |
Rishikesh (297 km) |
| STD Code |
01381 |
| Language |
Hindi, Garhwali, English |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Being covered by snow the best time to enjoy is believed to be between the months May to September |
| Entertainment |
Valley of flowers, Pilgrims. |
| How to Reach |
Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun.
Rail: Nearest railheads are at Rishikesh and Kotdwara.
Road: Badrinath is connected by good motorable roads with Rishikesh, Dehradun, Kotdwara and other hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaon region.
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