Badrinath is a beautiful temple located up in the Garhwal Himalayan ranges of Uttarakhand. It is also the last Dham of Char Dham Yatra which is one of the most revered journeys of India. The place is guarded by two great mountain ranges i.e. Nar and Narayan from either side. The Neelkanth peak also accentuates the beauty of this small temple town up to a thousand times. The famous and most spiritualistic Badrinath temple is located in this town for which millions of pilgrims come every year with the wishful thinking of attaining salvation.

As per legends, it is believed that Lord Vishnu performed meditation here at this place for many years while his divine consort Goddess Laxmi protected him from the sun’s harsh rays by camouflaging as a Badri Tree beside him. Many centuries later, Sage Adi Shankaracharya discovered this place and learned about the spiritual aura that runs deeply in this place. Then, he constructed the Badrinath temple to honor the spiritual presence of Lord Shiva at this place. For those looking to experience this divine destination, various Badrinath Yatra packages are available to make the journey smoother and more enriching.

Later, the place became a major Hindu pilgrimage site where thousands of devotees come every day to worship Lord Vishnu and ask for his healthy blessings in return. There are many other famous yet spiritualistic places near Badrinath that one can explore during their stay in Badrinath. So, check out the below list for all visiting places around Badrinath.

About 3 km away from Badrinath temple, Charan Paduka is an impressive rock-cut structure that is believed to have the real footprints of Lord Vishnu. It is also widely believed that it was this place where Lord Vishnu first put down his foot. It is a beautiful place to trek to and soak your soul with picturesque landscapes of High mountain ranges. And many believe that a journey to this place also works as a medicinal journey for the pained souls.

Neelkanth

Neelkanth is a beautiful yet surreal mountain peak in Uttarakhand which is often regarded as an epitome of spirituality by the people of the Hindu community. The mountain range is only 9 km away from Badrinath temple for which you have to walk all the way from this temple. It is also a famous trekking journey among young travelers who are on their quest to travel to all the famous places in India. So, enjoy the enormous view of this mountain peak in your spare time in Badrinath.

Brahma Kapal

Brahma Kapal is a holy Ghat located on the banks of river Alaknanda and is only about 1 km away from Badrinath temple. The place is generally famous for performing the last rituals of loved ones and asking for mercy. Many come here to perform the Hindu ritual ‘Sharadh’ for their loved one’s soul. It is believed that Lord Brahma spent many years here and if the last rite of any person is performed here then, they get freed from the cycle of birth.

Vyas Cave

Vyas Cave is another very famous spiritual place near Badrinath temple which is believed to be the place where Sage Vyas wrote the Hindu epic ‘Mahabharata’. It is only 5.5 km away from Badrinath temple and is located on the banks of river Saraswati. After exploring this place, you will witness the roof of the cave resembles the pages of Mahabharata so, it will be a fun-filled experience for those who have an interest in India’s spiritual history.

Tapt Kund

Tapt Kund is a hot water spring which is located at the entry gate of Badrinath and is often regarded as a holy water stream that has some quite medicinal properties to offer to every visitor. Many pilgrims who come to visit Badrinath temple first take a holy dip this spring to dispel dirt from their bodies before entering the temple premises. Many also believe that if a person with skin problems takes a dip in this spring, gets freed from any mind of medicinal problems.

Mana Village

Mana Village is the last Indian village located on the Indo-Tibetan border and is only 5.5 km away from Badrinath. If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful abode atop the Himalayan ranges to spend some time in seclusion then, it is the very place for you. Many adventures have written down this village name on their bucket list only because of its secluded location and peaceful aura. Satopanth Lake

Satopanth

Satopanth is a beautiful lake tucked away in the deep wilderness of the Himalayan mountain ranges. It is about 30 km away from Badrinath temple and one can hop on a bus to reach this place. The place is also a famous trekking trail among the young travelers who conquer this place just for a mere zest and enthusiasm. The lake is surrounded by some picturesque mountain ranges and it is believed that Lord Vishnu had meditated at this place for many years.