Badrinath is considered the holiest of the four main shrines of
Uttrakhand. The town, situated on the left bank of the Alaknanda, is
equidistant from the twin mountains of Nara and Narayan Parvats.
The temple remains closed from October to April due
to severe winter conditions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area
2.5 sq.km
Population
978(1991 census)
Altitude
3133 mts above sea level
Season
May-mid-November
Clothing (Summer)
Light woollens
(Winter)
Heavy Woolens
Language
Hindi ,Garhwali
Festivals
Mata Murti ka Mela(Sept.),Krishan
Janmashtami(jul/Aug),Badri-Kedar Utsav.
