Badrinath makes a major religious destination for the followers of the Hindu religion. Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttaranchal, Badrinath is a calm and popular retreat with the towering Neelkanth Peak in the background. Since ancient times it has been a holy ground of many saints and sages who came here seeking salvation.

Badrinath has an interesting legend associated to it. It is said that Lord Vishnu survived on the wild berry of this Badri Van (forest of Badri tree) during his penance here making this a holy pilgrim spot of the country. The importance that Badrinath holds is obvious from the popular Indian saying ”There are many sacred spots of pilgrimage in the heavens, earth, and the netherworld, but there has been none equal to Badri, nor shall there be.”

Badrinath has a lot to offer in terms of sightseeing especially for the religious-minded tourists. The main centre of attraction is the Badrinath Temple or the Badrikasharam situated on the banks of the wild and turbulent Alakananda. The Tapt Kund, a natural warm water source, is believed to possess curative property. Surya Kund is one of the other major kunds here. Apart from its religious attractions, Badrinath also attracts nature lovers with the Neelkanth peak providing a treat to their eyes.

There are also several places near Badrinath that can be visited on a daylong trip. Most of the attractions are spread along the holy river Alaknanda. The Mata Murli Temple (3 km) is a hallowed place devoted to the mother of Badrinathji. Mana is a serene village situated on the Indo-Tibetan border and forms the base to start your journey to places like the Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhim Pul, and Vasudhara Falls. The Hemkund Sahib is a revered place of the Sikhs as well as the Hindus. You can also visit the Panchprayag, namely, Devprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag and Vishnuprayag. The list of attractions seems to be endless.