|
SPOTS |
Km |
IMPORTANCE |
|
Tapta Kund
 |
0 |
A pleasant and refreshing
hot water bath before the Darshan of the Lord Badrinath. The hot
water spring originates from Garura Shila. |
| Narad
Kund |
0 |
It is the Kund
from where Adi Guru Shankaracharya retrieved the idol of Lord Badrinath.
It is said that several idols are still lying in the Kund. |
|
Panch Shilas |
0 |
Five huge stone boulders
are located around Tapta Kunda. It is believed that Narad Shila,
Garura (carrier) Shila and Markandeya Shila were used
for meditation by the sages of same name. Incarnations of Lord Vishnu
namely Narsingh (half human and half lion) and Barah (boar)
are said to be present in the of Shilas of same name and shape. |
| Brahma
Kapala |
0 |
In order to ensure a
permanent seat in the heaven for ancestors, Shradh ceremony is
performed here. |
| Panch
Dharas |
1-2 |
Five streams named as
Prahalad, Kurma, Urvashi, Bhrigu and Indira originate from the
Neelkanth, Nar and Narain peaks. |
| Sesha
Netra |
1 |
A shape of one eye of
Sesha Naga (King Cobra) is engraved upon a huge stone. |
| Urvashi
Temple |
2 |
Temple dedicated to
Urvashi. |
| Charan
Paduka |
2 |
Said to be imprints of
foot prints of Lord Vishnu. |
| Mana
Village
|
3 |
It is last Indian village
on Tibet border inhabited by local tribes called Marchhas erstwhile
traders with Tibet. The people of this village are associated with the
various activities and ceremonies of Badrinath Dham and Mata Murti Mandir. |
| Mata
Murti Mandir |
4 |
A small temple opposite
Mana Village on the bank of Alakhnanda belongs to the mother of the Lord.
Doors of the temple remains closed except for one
day when Lord visits his mother in the month of Aug-Sep. A fair is
held to offer Pujas among festive atmosphere. |
| Vyas
Gupha |
5 |
There are several
caves at and around Mana
village. Legend is that Sage Maharshi Vyas dictated his great
epic Mahabharta to his
Secretary Ganeshji at a cave called Vyas Gupha. |
|
Bhim Pul |
5 |
A huge boulder said to be
laid by Bhima
as a bridge to cross the river |
| Vasudhara
Falls |
8 |
The 122
meters high Vasudhara Falls present spectacular
view of showering water streams swinging on
the tune of winds with majestic Peaks looking
around. |
| Laxami
Van |
12 |
Dense forest of Bhoj
Patra (Brich Tree). Bark of these trees were
used for writing scriptures in ancient times |
| Alkapuri |
15 |
Origin of Alakhnanda
river. Located at the base of Balkun peak and said
to be capital of Kuber, the Treasurer of Gods. |
| Chakra
Tiratha |
21 |
A
splendid landscape between Nar and Narain
peaks with several icy springs flowing down the
Meadows. |
|
Satopanth Lake and
Swargarohini
 |
25 |
It is a triangular lake
at a height of 4402 Meters with 1 KM perimeter and yawning Glaciers
around. It is said that the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are
meditating on three corners of the lake. |
|
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Swargarohini
means path to Heavens which was
used by Pandavas. It is an inaccessible seven stepped peak
believed to be used by Pandavs for ascending to heaven.
It is said that all Pandavs and Dropadi
perished during this arduous
journey except Yudhistira the eldest
brother who was able to reach the Heavens .
However, the faithful Dog was there with him till last.
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