Top Things to do in Chamoli District
Things to do in Chamoli District, Uttarakhand: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Chamoli District, India including Tungnath Temple, Shri Badrinath Ji Temple, Hemkund Sahib, Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib, Kedarnath Temple, Adi Badri Temple, Tapt Kund, Temple Complex, Bhavishya Badri, Brahma Kapal.
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1. Tungnath Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By pawanagni - Kanpur, India
This is the highest Lord Shiva Temple, situated at 14000 mtrs. above sea level and is also known as fourth Kedar at Chopta.. The climb is steep and tiring although only 3.5 kms... but the satisfaction you get after taking darshan is very mesmerizing.. You can take horse also for reaching the temple... the priests here are very polite and not there to rob you of your pocket...Amazing views of mountains and scenery will keep you spellbound during your trek to Temple.. Sight's are truly to behold... the experience cannot be described here in words... A MUST visit for All...
2. Shri Badrinath Ji Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 480 reviews
It is a Religious Shrine of Lord Vishnu & One of Most Religious Pilgrimage in Char Dham Yatra. It is Located in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand at a elevation of 3,133 mts. We at Uttarakhand Holidays provide all Kind of Services During Badrinath Yatra to the Pilgrimages.
Reviewed By VikasB655
Of all 4 dhams I must say with certainity I found Badrinath most beautiful. Gangotri-Gaumukh is at second place for me. Badrinath is vast open beautiful picture postcard landscape with wide beautiful valley view, and awesome pilgrimage + sightseeing route through Mana Village to Vasudhara Falls. There are hot water kunds near main temple called Tap Kund and Narad Kund latter being closer to river Alaknanda.The temple darshan however is highly restricted these days. You get darshan from window of temple outer wall from where you see the Lord some 10-15 feet away sadly. Only those who pay for special pujan and darshans are allowed inside the temple. Darshan queue can be huge May-Jun and can take 2-6 hours. Other places to visit are Mana Village through there Nar-Narayan temple on one side and on other Saraswati-Alaknanda rivers sangam, Lord Ganesha-Ved Vyas caves, Mansarovar Stream, Bhim Pul, Saraswati River, Saraswati Temple, Draupadi Temple. These are within 1.5-2.5 kms walk in same area around Mana village. And finally Vasudhara Falls from Saraswati & Draupadi temples endpoint of Manaa 5-6 kms further trek up the glaciers. See my reviews on these places. See my review for Vasudhara Falls for details of trek! Darshan closes by 9.30 PM night!
3. Hemkund Sahib
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By bobbysings - Mumbai, India
My Hemkund Sahib Yatra with a local jatha in July was truly a remarkable experience. Day 1 : Mumbai - Dehradoon - Srinagar :- Yatris gathered at the Mumbai airport on the beautiful early morning of July pregnant with monsoon. Wearing the identical Tee shirts & patkas provided in the Travel Kit by the Jatha not only looked outstanding on the Yatris but also helpful to the Veers, performing distribution of breakfast kits, to identify these yatris amongst the general passengers at the waiting lounge of the Mumbai airport. The delicious breakfast served was just a start for the mouth watering food which was unfailingly served all along the yatra. The flight to Dehradoon was full , occupied majorly by the yatris. The Jaikaras by the Sangat energised the emotions in the airplane's cabin, setting the tone for the seven day spiritual journey. The logistics of the yatra was a reliable event due to dedicated Bus's / Seat's / Hotel room's numbers being handed over to yatris in advance. Greeted by mild rains on landing at Dehradoon airport, Yatris were quickly transported in waiting mini buses to a large banquet hall in Ranipokhari ,a distance of four kms from Dehradoon airport ,for lunch Langar Seva organised by the local jatha. After Lunch ,melodious kirtan presentation & felicitation of sewadars ,Yatris commenced the onward travel of 100+ kms for an overnight stay at Hotel Chhahat / River Side Resort in Srinagar over looking the beautiful Alaknanda river. The landscape during this uphill journey to Srinagar is both beautiful & enchanting, making one feel like floating in the monsoon clouds. The non stop sight & sound of the dancing river all along the journey is another event which remains etched in the memory. Arriving in evening at Hotel Chhahat in Srinagar , yatris were served piping hot langar seva of dinner ,while kirtan followed by a lucky draw was parallely being conducted. The atmosphere was full of joy, happiness and anticipation for the forward journey of the next day to Govind Ghat. After a full tummy & tiredness of bus travel the well appointed airconditioned hotel rooms were a major relief & a welcome sight to the Yatris. Day 2: Srinagar - Pipakkoti - Govind Ghat :- The day started with an amazingly elaborate 5 am breakfast / Kirtan program at Hotel Chhahat , since Yatris had to reach Pipalkoti an uphill distance of 100+ kms for brunch. At Pipalkoti brunch was mouth watering in addition to very clean toilet facilities available. Thereafter by the grace of Waheguru Ji , onward journey of 50+ kms to Govind Ghat was completed by 2 pm or so due to absence of land slides ( a common occurrence on this stretch ) & clear open gate access at Joshimath. Hotel Check in was smooth at Govind Ghat . Thereafter Yatris have a choice to visit the town of Badrinath ( 25 kms ) & be back by sunset or alternatively spend time in Govind Ghat , admiring the beauty of the striking alakhnanda river & the spiritualness at the Govind Ghat Gurudwara Sahib & there after night stay. Day 3: Govind Ghat - Ghangaria ( Govind Dham ) :- At 6.30 am after the Ardaas at the Govind Ghat Gurudwara Sahib , most of the Yatris start the onward journey to Govind Dham located in Ghangaria a distance of thirteen kms by foot. Out of the thirteen kms the first four km stretch i.e. upto Pulna is a motorable road which can be covered by shared SUV's or by foot . Horses , Palkis can be hired at Pulna for the onward journey of eight kms to Govind Dham. Yatris also have the option to fly from Govind Ghat upto Gobind Dham by a 2-3 minutes of helicopter ride. However helicopter service has weight limit of luggage & is not available during rains or fog which is quiet common feature. All the Yatris reach Govind Dham by Lunch hour & check in at the dedicated Hotels. Afternoon the day is spent at Govind Dham with kirtan, path & Langar at the Gurudwara Sahib & also enjoying , exploring the local landscape thereafter. Langar seva of excellent dinner takes place in the hotel. Day 4: Govind Dham - Hemkund Sahib Ji - Govind Dham / Govind Ghat :- This is the most important day -To reach Hemkund Sahib Ji located at 15200 feet .Yatris start the journey from Gobind Dham between 5 to 6 am for a constantly delightful steep uphill walk of six kms .Oxygen levels are lower than normal at such heights which is the reason that everyone has to start the descend by 2 pm back to Govind Dham on same day. There are Horses & Palkis available at Govind Dham for Hemkund Sahib Ji for Yatris who do not wish to walk up. On arrival at Hemkund Sahib ji be prepared to be looking at the most beautiful sight on earth - Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib Ji at the edge of the enchanting Sarovar surrounded by seven Hills. Celebrating their arrival with a dip in the super chilled waters of the sarovar , Yatris then get immersed in the melodious kirtan at Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib Ji followed by the much deserved delicious though simple langar & Tea. After darshan , Yatris start the descent & reach Govind Dham by late afternoon for a small break & then majority of Yatris start the onward journey for a night stay at Govind Ghat. Yatris who stay back at Govind Dham have to leave early morning the next day for Govind Ghat. Dinner & stay facilities are available at both Govind Dham & Govind Ghat as per Yatris real time location. Day 5:Govind Dham / Govind Ghat - Srinagar Yatris still at Govind Dham, start the journey to Govind Ghat at 5 in the morning to join the batch of Yatris already reached the previous evening , to eventually catch the Bus heading for return journey home. After a small ,but very high on religious sentiments, Nagar Kirtan followed by Aardaas at Govind Ghat, all Yatris board the buses by 11 am . Lunch break enroute to Hotel Chhahat / River Side Resort ( Srinagar ) is at Pipalkoti. Arrival at Hotel Chhahat / River Side Resort is early evening followed by lip smacking snacks , dinner & light entertainment. Day 6: Srinagar - New Delhi The day starts with a rich & impressive 5 am breakfast at Hotel Chhahat / River Side Resort. Lunch break enroute to Delhi is at astonishing Gurudwara Sahib at Rishikesh. Arrival at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi is early evening. This journey was an life altering experience which also earned me a spiritual , meaningful & some light hearted conversations with so many of Co Yatris.
4. Gurudwara Hemkund Sahib
5. Kedarnath Temple
6. Adi Badri Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By DilipS239 - Vadodara, India
While going to Auli from Kanakchauri I took a deviation from Karnprayag to Ranikhet , on 18th March , 2020 . 18 Km away from Karnprayag , close to Chulakot near GMVN Tourist Lodge and SBI Bank , on NH 109 there was my destination of Adi Badri ( Helisera as per revenue record ) comlex of 16 mandirs . It is said that Adi Shankracharya , the celebrated reformer and philosopher of the eighth century constructed these mandirs . But as per Archaeological Survey of India these were built from the 5th A D to the 8th A D during the Gupta period . All the mandirs were crowded together into a small space ( 12.5 m X 25 m.) and vary in height from 2 to 6 m . Only the main mandir of Narayan is distinguished by a raised platform in the front , roofed in and leading to the small enclosure of the pyramidal form , where a m high idol of Lord Vishnu , sculpted out of black stone was enshrined . This place is within the Badrikshetra , and Badrinath being the name for Vishnu , the temple is known as the Adi Badri . It is also believed that Lord Vishnu used to live here in Satyug , Treta and Dwapar yugs . In Kalyug , he shifted to Badrinath . Therfore it is known as Adi Badri . Adi mean Ancient . It is one of the five Badris ( Panch Badris ) , the others being Vishal Badri , Yog-Dhyan Badri, Vriddha Badri and Bhavishya Badri . In ancient times , when approach to the main shrine of Badrinath was closed due to weather conditions , pilgrims worshipped Vishnu at this mandir . Ganesh mandir , , Ram , Lakshman , Sita mandir , Janaki mandir , Hanuman mandir , Laxmi Narayan mandir , Satya Narayan mandir , Annapurna mandir , Chakrabhan mandir , Kali mandir and Shiv Temple . Shiv mandir are the other mandirs in the complex . Open and Closing Timings : 06:00 am to 07:00 pm . Every year the mandir closes on 16 December and opens on 14 January .
7. Tapt Kund
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By pawanagni - Kanpur, India
This kund is just adjacent to Badrinath temple. As the saying goes you need to take bath in this holy kund before taking darshan of Badri Vishal ji...
8. Temple Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Manee997 - Mumbai, India
Badrinath is one of the main Char Dham Pilgrimage place. Lord Vishu penace here under the tree of Badri. The temple is very good example of architecture. Huge rush can be seen on any day during Char Dham Yatra. The temperature during May was below 0 deg. c. So be prepared with warm clothing. Visit to this great temple is great experience.
9. Bhavishya Badri
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By YaatendraM
Its worth the effort to climb up about 5 kilometers from Ringi, which is about an hour drive from Joshimath, towards Niti and Malari. The village is so pretty that you cant have enough of it. It is recommended that you plan to stay in the Village Subhai for the night. The village has many clean home stays. You can stay with Jaydeep (Mobile : 9627979546) his home is very clean, with wonderful food and loving people. This must be a one night 2 day trip. For those who like hiking and trekking - this is great. Panorama of Nanda Devi is spectacular. WE did the trip towards end of December 2018 - hence it was snowed in. We loved the whole trip.
