Religious Places near Badrinath

The sanctified city of Badrinath is surrounded by various religious places, excursions, treks and scenic ponds that enable people to visit this place again and again.

Temple and Pilgrimage Destination near Badrinath

Joshimath

It is a famous hill station as well as a spiritual place and also the winter seat of lord Badrinath. Auli, 6 km from Joshimath can be enjoyed for skiing and other winter sports during winters.

Rudranath Temple

Devoted to Lord Shiva, this temple was built in 8th Century A.D and is positioned 23 km from Gopeshwar.

Gorakhnath Temple

It is an antique pilgrimage destination and is devoted to Guru Gorakhnath

Bagnath Temple

Bageshwar gets its name form this very old temple of Lord Shiva placed in the heart of the town. According to popular legend, sage Markandey stayed here and this holy place was visited by the Hindu deity Lord Shiva in the camouflage of a tiger.

Chandika Temple

This beautiful shrine of Goddess Chandika attracts large number of devotees during the holy Navratras.

Shri Haru Temple

This chief shrine lies at a distance of 5 kilometers from Bagheswar in Uttaranchal in North India.

Gauri Udiyar

This holy site is one place that you should visit throughout your temple tours to Uttaranchal in North India. This temple is situated at a distance of 8 kilometers from Bageshwar and is popular for a huge cave that enshrines idols of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva.

Gangotri

Gangotri is significant pilgrim and tourist place. Gangotri is situated at 3,048 m above sea level. The Gangotri glacier is the unique source of river Ganga.

Yamunotri

Yamunotri is also significant pilgrim as well as tourist place. The shrine of Yamunotri is situated at a height of about 3,235 m and is dedicated to the river Goddess, Yamuna. The main pilgrim place at Yamunotri is the temple of Goddess Yamuna. There are several hot water springs in the vicinity of the temple.