Gangotri temple is dedicated to the Goddess Ganga. The temple is constructed by the Nepalese general Amar Singh Thapa. In the winter due to heavy snowfall goddess Ganga migrates from the Gangotri to Harshil. Mukhba Temple is the winter seat of Goddess Ganga.
Badrinath temple is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu and situated on the bank of the River Alaknanda. In the winter, lord Badrinath migrates from Badrinath to Joshimath in Narshing temple. This was constructed by the Adi Guru Shankracharya.