Tourism in
Badrinathpuri includes the
tourism destinations like
Tapta Kund,
Panch Shilas, Panch Dhara, Sesh Netra and
Neelkanth peak.
Badrinathpuri also known as Badrinath has vivid holy places of celestial importance that has bearings of the
Hindu Gods and
Goddesses. Badrinathpuri is the place of
temples and Hindu
monasteries. This place is associated with the religious fantasies and stories based on
Indian mythology that looms in the
folklore.
Badrinarayan Temple
Badrinarayan Temple is an ancient
Hindu temple. It is dedicated to
Lord Vishnu. It is located in Badrinath in
Uttarakhand. Badrinarayan Temple is one of the temples in the
Char Dham and Chota Char Dham
pilgrimage plan.
Tapta Kund
Tapta Kund is a natural hot water spring situated between the holy shrine of Badrinath and
Alaknanda River. It is said that Tapta Kund is the dwelling place of
Lord Agni. Before entering the Badrinath temple it has become a traditional practice to take a dip into the Tapta Kund.
Panch Shilas
There are five Shilas or block of stones which are sheltered around the Tapta Kund. The five Shilas are namely
Narad Shila, Narsingh Shila,
Varaha Shila, Garur Shila and
Markandey Shila.
Panch Dhara
Panch Dhara is kown as the five
river waterfalls- Prahlad,
Kurma Avatar,
Urvasi,
Bhrigu and Indradharas. These five small waterfalls are originated from the Neelkanth,
Nara and Narain peaks. Most astonishing fact is that all these five streams have the variation in temperatures. Prahlad Dhara has warm water whereas the Kurma Dhara has extremely cold water.
Bhrigus is located at a distance of about one kilometer from Badrinathpuri, which is flowing beyond the large number of caves. The most beautiful water stream is Indra Dhara. It slides majestically down the Narayan Parbat. Indra Dhara is situated near Badrinathpuri (1.5 km).
Sesh Netra
Sesh Netra is located 1.5kms far from Badrinathpuri and there is a boulder having the impression of the Sesh Nag's eye that is a natural creation and not credited to the human beings.
Neelkanth Peak
Neelkanth peak is crowned as the '
Garhwal Queen'. It is because, this peak is soaring high above the Badrinath temple. Neelkanth peak is covered with snow and guarding the entire Badrinathpuri from the cold winds. Neelkanth peak symbolizes the purity of Badrinathpuri. Neelkanth peak not only attracted the people for the
pilgrimage tourism, but also it attracted the people who love
adventure. The history of this holy land is associated largely with Neelkanth peak.
