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The Badrinath Yatra is a pilgrimage that takes place in Uttarakhand, India, and travels to the holy town of Badrinath, from all over the world make the journey to the Garhwal Himalayas to pay their respects at the temple dedicated to Lord Badrinath, an incarnation of the god Vishnu. This trip is considered to be a pilgrimage.
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Badrinath Yatra by Helicopter in June 2023 The Badrinath Yatra is a pilgrimage that takes place in Uttarakhand, India, and travels to the holy town of Badrinath, from all over the world make the journey to the Garhwal Himalayas to pay their respects at the temple dedicated to Lord Badrinath, an incarnation of the god Vishnu. This trip is considered to be a pilgrimage. The journey to Badrinath, known as the Badrinath Yatra, begins and ends in Haridwar and takes pilgrims through the holy cities of Rishikesh, Devprayag, Joshimath, and Badrinath. The journey typically takes anywhere from five to seven days to complete and can be done so via bus or jeep. The pilgrimage will typically start with a trip to the temple dedicated to Lord Badrinath and a bath in the sacred Tapt Kund, which is a spring of hot water that is located close by the temple. The waters of Tapt Kund are considered to be holy, and it is widely held that bathing in them can help cure a variety of illnesses. The next location that travellers will visit is the Mana village, which is the final Indian settlement before entering Tibetan territory and serves as the entrance
point to Hemkund Sahib. Pilgrims can witness the meeting of the rivers Alaknanda and Saraswati at the village of Mana. The journey to the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, which is located close to Badrinath, is traditionally where it finishes. Hemkund Sahib is revered as a holy site by members of the Sikh faith because it is thought to have been the location where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh religion, attained enlightenment through meditation. Pilgrims also have the opportunity to travel to the top of Neelkanth, a mountain that looks out over Badrinath and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Valley of Flowers is also located nearby and is also open to visitors. Pilgrims have the opportunity to stop at various other religious sites along the way, including the Bhim Pul, the Vishnu Prayag, and the Nandi Devi Temple. It is recommended that you book your tickets for the Badrinath Yatra well in advance as the number of pilgrims is expected to be quite high during these months. The Badrinath Yatra typically takes place between the months of May and June. Pilgrims should also keep in mind that the region experiences extreme weather, and it is imperative that they bring the appropriate clothing and supplies with them.