Vridh Badri Travel Guide

Before Badrinath was designated one of the four Char Dhams of Hindu worship by Adi Shankaracharya, the idol of Badrinah carved by divine Vishwakarma was enshrined and worshipped here. It is said that when mankind entered the age of Kali, Vishnu chose to remove himself from the temple.

Interestingly the image was found by Adi Shankaracharya at NaradKund, and restored, through part of it remains damaged. This, the first Badri, is located at the height of 1,380 mts. at Animath. While Badrinath closes during winter, the idol and priests hibernating at Joshimath, Virdha Badri remains opens throughout the years.

General Information Vridh Badri

Nearest Airport : Jolly Grant 264 Km in Dehradun.

Nearest Rail : Rishikesh 247 Km.

Accommodation : Tourist Rest House and Private hotels are available at Joshimath just 8 km. from here.

List of Panch Badris

Badrinath

Badrinath

Badrinath Also known as Vishal Badri, this temple located at the height of 3,133 mts. is the largest himalayas and most popular of Vishnu pilgrimages... read more »
Bhavishya Badri

Bhavishya Badri

The Bhavishya Badri is located at 2,744 mts. amidst the thick forests surrounding Tapovan. According to a divination, it is here that all devotees will... read more »
Yogdhyan Badri

Yogdhyan Badri

Every so often in the Garhwal Himalayan, tales from the Mahabharatha spring magically to life. Yogdhyan Badri, 1,920 mts. is located at Pandkeshawar, named after... read more »
Vridh Badri

Vridh Badri

Before Badrinath was designated one of the four Char Dhams of Hindu worship by Adi Shankaracharya, the idol of Badrinah carved by divine Vishwakarma was... read more »
Adi Badri

Adi Badri

Another pilgrimage centre of local importance is this group of 16 temples en route to Ranikhet and closes to the confluences at Karan Prayag. The... read more »