Places To Visit In Badrinath
Mana Village
The Bheem Pul on River Saraswati is believed to be built by Bheem when the Pandavas walked through the village.
Vasudhara Falls
Originating from the Nar Narayan Peak of Himalayas at 400 ft, Vasundhara Falls is a waterfall located in Mana Village, 9km from Badrinath. The fall meets with the Alaknanda river at an altitude of 12,000 feet. It is believed to have been the resting place of the Pandavas.
Vasundhra Falls can be reached by trekking for 6km. The first 3km from Badrinath to Mana Village is a motorable road and can be reached by taxi while the remaining 6km is a walkable trek of around 2 hours. The trek becomes little difficult after passing Saraswati Mandir in the Mana Village.
Bheem Pul
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.
Tapt Kund
Believed to be the home of Lord Agni, Tapt Kund is a natural hot water spring near the Badrinath Temple, heating to 45 degrees Celsius. Located by the Alaknanda riverbank, visitors take therapeutic baths here. The water of the kund is believed to have medicinal properties, curing various skin diseases.
Mythologically believed to have originated from Lord Shiva’s Kapala (Head), the Kund’s thermal energy is said to be much greater than most water bodies. The bathing area has separate arrangements for men and women.
Sheshnetra
Vyas Gufa
Vyas Gufa is believed to be the place where sage Vyas composed the Mahabharata epic with the help of Lord Ganesha. He also composed 18 Puranas, Brahma Sutras and four Vedas. Maharishi Vyas statue is installed in the caves and worshiped by the pilgrims. A distinct feature of the temple is the roof which resembles the pages from the collection of his holy scripts.
Neelkanth
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.