Badrinath - Hindu pilgrim centre (300 km from Rishikesh, 12 hour, 3100 m), hot springs : Taptakund and Surya kund (550C), from temple steps leads to Charan paduka. The last village Mana is at 3 km. Vyas gupha : cave, trek to Vasudhara falls via Bhim pul (5 km, 122 m water fall at 3658 m). The route leads to Mt. Nilkantha (6596 m, 10 km). Mt. Kamet (7756 m). China border is just 15 km away.

Tapt Kund

This kund has a natural hot water on the bank of Alaknanda River where visitors take a bath or get refresh before going to temple. Assumed to be instilled with curative chattels, Tapt Kund is also measured to be sacred knowledge.

Charanpaduka

It is a beautiful meadow on which footprints of Lord Vishnu are visible (From back side of the temple steps leads to Charanpaduka). It is a stunning pasture on which footprints of Lord Vishnu are observable. The fast moving clouds below is a great scenic sight.



Above Badrinath, a route leads to the Base of Mt Nilkantha.

Road route : Rishikesh - Devaprayag - Srinagar - Rudraprayag - Karnaprayag - Nandaprayag - Joshimath - Badrinath.