Places to See in Badrinath

Over 21 tourist spots, attractions, activities and places to see in Badrinath.

Being a religious destination, the majority of the sightseeing locations at Badrinath have mythological connotations, especially from the Mahabharata epic. Still, these majestic places attract pilgrims and tourists alike who make sure to stopover at these places when visiting the holy town of Badrinath. Quite a few treks commence from Badrinath to the higher altitudes of the region.

Check out 21 tourist spots in Badrinath where travellers can spend their leisure time. Explore the hidden gems of Badrinath through this well-researched list, learn about the most happening places, things to do, activities, attractions and famous picnic spots for a memorable vacation in Badrinath.

Pandukeshwar

Pandukeshwar

22.6 kms / 34 mins from city center
Exploration Time 30 mins
Pandukeshwar is a sacred place located in-route to abode of Lord Vishnu 'Badrinath' at an elevation of 1829 mtrs. At a distance of 18 km from Joshimath, Pandukeshwar, as per believe is the place where King Pandu, father ...
Yogdhyan Badri Temple

Yogdhyan Badri Temple

23 kms from city center
Yogdhyan Badri Temple is one of holy 'Sapta Badri' or seven Badri's located at Pandukeshwar, Badrinath. Abode of Utsava-murti (festival-image) or Lord Udhava and Lord Kuber in winters, Yogadhyan Badri Temple is the place...
Mana Village

Mana Village

4.4 kms / 9 mins from city center
Exploration Time 2 hr
Mana is a last Indian village from the border of India and Tibet/China in the Himalayas. It is located in the district of Chamoli. It’s been designated as a “Tourism Village” by the Uttarakhand government. Mana vil...
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Tapta Kund Badrinath

Tapta Kund Badrinath

0.5 km / 49 mins from city center
Taptakund, as the name suggests is a hot water spring, which lies between Badrinath shrine and Alaknanda River. This thermal spring is situated in the Badrinath temple in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The Taptakund is...
Neelkantha Peak

Neelkantha Peak

Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Nilkanth or Neelkanth peak stands at a towering altitude of 6,596 meters over the Alaknanda valley and the town of Badrinath. Legendary mountaineer Frank Smythe descr...
Charan Paduka

Charan Paduka

2.5 kms / 24 mins from city center
Charan Paduka, abeautiful rock having the foot impressions of Lord Vishnu is one of the popularattractions of Badrinath. Charan Paduka is a sacred rock having the imprints of Lord Vishnu's feet. ...
Mata Murti Temple

Mata Murti Temple

3 kms / 39 mins from city center
Exploration Time 30 mins
Mata Murti Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located at a distance of 3 km from Badrinath. This Devi temple is situated on the right bank of the Alaknanda River.Mata Murti Temple Guide, location, how to reach...
Narad Kund

Narad Kund

0.5 km / 4 mins from city center
Narad Kund is adorned in the holy town of Badrinath and is the second prominent attraction of Badrinath. It is a sacred place from where Adi Shankara discovered the idol of Lord Vishnu. Narad Kund is a bay in river Alakn...
Bheem Pul

Bheem Pul

3 kms / 30 mins from city center
Bheem Pul is located in Mana, the last village located on the border with Tibet. It is 3 km from Badrinath and is built over Saraswati River....
Ganesha Cave

Ganesha Cave

4.5 kms / 4 mins from city center
The dark and ever so mysterious, Ganesha Cave cocooned in Mana village is a naturally formed cave, located about 4 km from Badrinath. This mystical cave is situated near the Vyas Cave, another popular attraction of Mana ...
Brahma Kapal

Brahma Kapal

0.5 km / 4 mins from city center
Exploration Time 30 mins
Situated on the banks of Alaknanda River, Brahma Kapal is a place in Badrinath which is of great importance for Hindus. It is here they pay homage to the dead souls of their ancestors. This place is located around two ki...
Sheshnetra

Sheshnetra

0.23 km / 4 mins from city center
Exploration Time 30 mins
Sheshnetra is a holy place, just few kilometers from Badrinath. As per Hindu mythology Lord Vishnu took retreat on a snake by name Anantha Shesha. Thus a visit to Sheshnetra reminds this mythical belief to the minds of t...
Vyas Cave

Vyas Cave

5 kms from city center
Exploration Time 1 hr
Vyas Cave is an ancient cave that is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, just few kilometers away from the famous Badrinath shrine. It is believed that it is this place where sage Vyas composed the Mahabhara...
Panch Dhara and Panch Shila

Panch Dhara and Panch Shila

1 kms / 15 mins from city center
Panch DharaPanch Dhara is a group of five water streams that originate at Badrinath. They are: Prahlad Dhara, Kurma Dhara, Bhrigu Dhara, Urvashi Dhara and Indira Dhara, collectively known as ‘Panch Dharas’ at Badrina...
Satopanth Trek

Satopanth Trek

22 kms from city center
Satopanth Tal is a crystal clear green water, the triangular lake at an elevation of 4600 meters above sea level and is adorned in the midst of the snow-shrouded peaks. Satopanth Tal is a high altitude lake located in Ch...
Vasudhara Falls

Vasudhara Falls

9 kms from city center
Exploration Time 3 hr
The nectar sweet, Vasudhara Falls surging near the holy city of Badrinath is one of the most enchanting places to visit in Uttarakhand. This ravishing waterfall drops from a height of 400 feet about 122 metres above sea ...
Alkapuri Glacier

Alkapuri Glacier

15 kms from city center
Alka Puri in Badrinath  - The Venerated Source of River AlaknandaAlkapuri is the source of river Alaknanda river. It is situated at the base of Balakun peak at 4,600 metres above sea level near Badrinath in Cha...
Saraswati River

Saraswati River

5 kms from city center
Saraswati River named after the Goddess of wisdom, Saraswati is a tributary of Alaknanda river that flows in Uttarakhand. The river meets Alaknanda at Keshav Prayag, near Mana village in Chamoli district. After join...
Surya Kund Badrinath

Surya Kund Badrinath

0.5 km from city center
Surya Kund is a thermal spring which is situated near the famous Narada Kund, from where Adi Shankaracharya discovered the Lord Vishnu idol. Surya Kund is also visited by pilgrims and devotees who take holy dip in the ku...
Badri Van

Badri Van

Uttarakhand forest department has developed ‘Badri Van” on the main highway at Badrinath in Uttarakhand which is spread over one acre of land. Forest has its name after the famous holy temple of Badrinath. Badri...
Statues of Pandavas

Statues of Pandavas

Exploration Time
The statues of Pandavas on Swargarohini Satopanth Marg in Mana village of Uttarakhand have become a center of attraction for pilgrims and tourists. Apart from getting their photos clicked with these statues installed on ...
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