**Badrinath Tourism Overview:**

Badrinath, renowned for the sacred Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, stands as one of the four Char Dham chardham tour packages and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage yatras. Nestled amidst the Garhwal hill tracks near the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, Badrinath boasts a breathtaking backdrop of the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, with the majestic chardham yatra package Neelkanth mountain towering above.

**Badrinath Temple:**

- Situated at an altitude of 10,279 feet, Badrinath Temple is believed to have been established by the saint chardham yatra package 2025 Adi Shankaracharya.

- The temple houses a 1-meter tall black stone idol of Lord Vishnu, considered one of the eight swayam vyakta kshetras or self-manifested statues of Vishnu.

- Closed for six months from November to April annually, with reopening on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya in April.

- Features Tapt Kund, a hot  chardham yatra tour packages sulphur spring with reputed medicinal properties, and is the source of the River Alaknanda.

**Badrinath Temple Pooja Rates:**

- Various special poojas and Abhishekams are performed with associated charges, ranging from INR 376 for Swarna Aarti to INR 11700 for Entire Pujas of a day.

**Legend of Badrinath:**

- The temple's history is char dham tour operators steeped in legend, with differing beliefs regarding its origin.

- Some narratives suggest Adi Shankara converted it from a Buddhist shrine in the 8th century, while others claim he established it in the 9th century.

- According to folklore, Lord Vishnu performed penance here, sheltered by Goddess Lakshmi in the form of a Badri tree, leading to the naming of the place Badrikashram.

**FAQs on Badrinath:**

- **Places Near Badrinath:** Auli, Valley of Flowers, Nainital, Madhyamaheshwar, Rishikesh.

- **Things to Do:**  chardham yatra Badrinath Temple, Charanpaduka, Vasudhara Falls, Neelkanth, Tapt Kund, Bheem Pul.

- **Package Costs:** Start at INR 10334, customizable based on preferences.

- **Best Time to Visit:** May to June and Mid-September to October, avoiding monsoon and winter seasons.

- **Who Should Visit:** Ideal for religious tourists.

- **What's Not So Good:** Heavy snowfall and landslides during winter and monsoon seasons, leading to roadblocks and overcrowding during peak pilgrimage months.

**What's Famous About Badrinath:**

- Stunning scenic beauty, enveloped by snow-capped peaks and rivers like Alaknanda and Rishi Ganga.

- Home to the iconic Badrinath Temple and located close to Auli, a renowned skiing destination in India.

Badrinath offers a blend of spirituality, natural beauty, and cultural richness, making it a significant pilgrimage and tourist destination in India.