Badrinath, Uttarakhand (Uttaranchal) : Hindu pilgrim centre dedicated to Lord Vishnu (bus from Rishikesh, 300 km, 12 hour, 3100 m), hot springs : Taptakund and Surya kund (55 C), from temple steps leads to Charan paduka. The last village Mana is at 3 km away. 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) is the highest peak in Garhwal.

Uttarakhand photos