Protected on each flank by the Nar or Narayan mountain range, the Neelkanth Peak delivers a marvellous background to Badrinath, one of the ‘Four Dhams’. A highly distinguished tourist location, it is home to the renowned Badrinath Temple. Aside from being a spiritual landmark, Badrinath offers the overwhelming splendour of the snow covered mountaintops and the gushing sceneries of the Garhwal district.

Here are our top picks for the best tourist places to visit in Badrinath.

Only 1 km from the Badrinath bus stop, Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple is located on the banks of the sacred River Alakananda. It was created in dedication of Lord Vishnu and is renowned to be supremely pious among the Char Dhams and among the 108 Divya Desams. Along with Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath they create the Chota Char Dham, one of the most significant spiritual excursions for Hindus. The temple is shut throughout wintertime, starting Vijayadasami in October/November. On the day of closing, Akhanda Jyothi, a ghee-lit lantern is hung up for the next 6 months.

Brahma Kapal is a holy ghat located about 5 minutes away the Badrinath temple. It is a horizontal podium, revered by Hindus who complete rites and pay tribute to the deceased and also offer Shraddha to their descendants at this abode. It is positioned just 100 metres north of the Badrinath Temple.

Approximately 3 km from Badrinath, Charanpaduka or Charan Paduka is a gorgeous mainstay of the region, supposedly said to embrace the tracks of Lord Vishnu. It is thought that the worship of these footsteps will cure tourists of their ailments. It is suspended at a height of 3,380 feet above sea level. The views from this point are gorgeous, with visitors able to view the Neelkanth Peak on one side and Nar Parvat on the other.

Vyas Gufa is a prehistoric cavern that is located in the Chamoli region of Uttarakhand, just 5.5 km from the Badrinath memorial. It is understood to be the spot where Sage Vyas wrote the Mahabharata classic with the assistance of Lord Ganesha. It can be found in the Mana community, also very close to the Badrinath temple.

Located 1 km from Badrinath, Tapt Kund is a natural spring located at the starting of the Badrinath Temple. Tapt Kund is the home of Lord Agni and is well-known for its therapeutic assets. Prior to entering the Badrinath Temple, hop into the holy water of Tapt Kund, said to be warm and cleansing at 45°C. It is supposed that bathing in this hot water spring will remedy all the skin illnesses.

5.5 km from Badrinath, Mana village is a picturesque small village located on the Indo-Tibetan perimeter in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is the last of its kind. The Saraswati River originates from this village. It is occupied by Indo-Mongolian people recognised as Bhotias, who are socially related with undertakings in the Badrinath temple and the yearly Matha Murthi festival.

Located 11.5 km from Badrinath, Vasudhara Falls is a celebrated tourist spot nearby Badrinath. It is well-known for small trek paths enclosed by attractive mountaintops. The gushing falls are positioned at an elevation of 12,000 feet. The surrounding beauty of the area comes to the forefront around the monsoon season. March to June are the perfect months to visit. 

Approximately 9 km away from Nilkantha is a pyramid-shaped mountain top. Located at a height of 6,597 m, it is a world-famous trekking spot and a major peak in the Garhwal Himalayas. From afar, the peak looks like Lord Shiva in reflection. The vista of this stupendous mountain is more breathtaking in reality than any photo ever taken.