There are several noteworthy temples in Chamoli District. Most of the temples of this district of Uttarakhand are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Another interesting feature of the temples in Chamoli District is their beautiful location. Most of them are located amidst beautiful valleys. They attract devotees from far and wide. Temples of this region are very popular worldwide and details about some of them are given below -

Badrinath Temple: Badrinath is one of the `four dhams` of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 metres above sea-level. It is flanked by two mountain ranges known as Nar and Narayan, with the towering Neelkanth peak providing a splendid backdrop. This reversed spot was once covered with wild berries which gave it the name `Badri Van`, meaning `forest of berries`. Facing the temple at the bank of Alaknanda River is a hot water spring known as `Tapt Kund`. The temple opens every year in the months of April and May and closes during the winter season that is around the third week of November. It is believed that worshipping at this shrine is a means of liberating the soul from the bound of transmigration. The original temple that was here is said to have been of very great antiquity. The present temple was built around 400 years ago by the king of Garhwal. The principal idol in the temple, which is of black marble and is about a metre in height, is that of Lord Vishnu. In the courtyard of the temple, to the right, stands a small shrine dedicated to Goddess Laxmi.

Narasingha Temple: The temple is situated in the heart of Joshimath on the old route to Badrinath. Of all the temples in Joshimath, Narasingha Temple is considered as the most magnificent one. Carved from the Shaligram it was supposedly crafted during the reign of King Lalitaditya Yukta Pida of Kashmir. The Narasingha legend is a fascinating one.

Hemkund Sahib: Hemkund (literally means `lake of gold`), is situated nearly 29 kms from Joshimath, is set in one of the famous beauty spots of the central Himalayas and has a lake of crystal clear water located amidst beautiful surrounding. It is believed that Guru Gobind Singh had meditated on the bank of this lake in one of his earlier births. A Gurudwara and a Lakshmana Temple was built on the bank of this lake. It is believed Lakshmana was brought here after he fell unconscious in the war with Ravana.

Uma Devi Temple: The Uma Devi temple is situated at the confluence of the Pindari Glacier and Alaknanda River in the town of Karanprayag. The old temple is named after Uma Devi or Parvati. Close to it there is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Large crowds assemble here on the occasion of Shivaratri.

Bhavishya Badri: The temple of Bhavishya Badri is located at about 17 kms from Joshimath. It has an altitude of 2744 metres and is located within dense forest. Several legends are associated with this temple.

Adi Badri: Adi Badri is said to be the abode of Lord Badrinath. Just above Adbadri is the small Lake of Benital. At Adi Badri the remains of sixteen temples similar to those found at Dwarahat (in Almora District) can be found. It is one of the Panch Badri, others being Vishal Badri, Yog-Dhyan Badri, Vriddha Badri and Bhavishya Badri. All five shrines are situated in close proximity.

Gopinath Temple (Shiva temple): Gopinath temple is situated at Gopeshwar which is 10 kms from Chamoli. The temple is topped by a dome and 24 doors leads to the sanctum sanctorum, which is around 30 sq feet in area. There are several broken idols around the temple which support the theory that in ancient times there were several more temples in Gopeshwar.

Rudranath Temple: It is one of the Panch Kedars. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated amid thick forests at a height 2286 metres. The temple provides magnificent view of Hathi Parbat, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti, Trisuli Peak and many others. There are a number of holy Kunds or Tanks near Rudranath Temple namely Suryakund, Chandrakund, Tarakund etc.

Yogdhyan Badri Temple: The Yogdhyan Badri Temple is as old as the temple of Badrinath. Some famous copper plate carrying old inscriptions providing valuable information on the history of the temple and early Katyuri Rajas have been found here. Surya Kund, which is on the top of Milam glacier, is a hot water spring.

These are some of the popular temples of Chamoli District offering a memorable and peaceful visit to the devotees.