THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Joshimath, Uttarakhand
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- Dreamer352987904961 contributionIt is a very good place to visit nature is also very good You should go for at least 5-6 days, you will enjoy it now And with the familyWritten 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sudipta3 contributionsMesmerizing and scary (for the people who are scared of heights). Safety is fantastic and the experience is phenomenalWritten 7 January 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Surya KatakamHyderabad, India2,310 contributionsThe Vriddha Badri temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which is one of the Pancha Badri temples. Other four are Vishal Badri, Bavishya Badri, Yogdhyan Badri, and Adi Badri. This temple is easily accessible from Joshimath as its located just 7 km away at Animath on highway. The Vriddha Badri temple is located at an altitude of 1380 meters. We visited this temple while coming back from Kalpeshwar Mahadev temple trip. The Statue of Lord Vishnu is established as an old man, hence the name of this temple is Vriddha Badri. Vriddha Badri temple remains open throughout the year and Brahmins from south India serve as Chief priests in this temple. Spiritual Souls finds Vriddha Badri as a spot to Practice MeditationWritten 17 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Veer2468Hyderabad, India874 contributionsAwsome museum to visit with your family. It gives a glimpse of your past history. Not a popular tourist destination but was fun to visit.Written 4 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sanju_222323New Jersey17,305 contributionsThe sacred town of Joshimath is located in the Garhwal Himalayan range in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
One of India's most revered spiritual leaders, Adi Shankaracharya, established Joshimath as one of the four "maths" in the 8th century.
This is a Jyoteshwar Mahadev temple, where Adi Shankaracharya had meditated & got enlightened. It is said he received a vision to reconsecrate Badrinath Dham from the Mandakni River. The tree here is said to be more than 5000 years old, so it is called Kalpvriksh.
The 'Amar Kalpavriksha' is a 'Mulberry' tree and as per Hindu scriptures, Adi Shankaracharya sat under the same tree and worshipped Lord Shiva in then Jyotimath (now Joshimath).
Due to this reason, a temple was established at the base of the tree dedicated to God Shiva. It was named Jyoteshwar Mahadev Temple. Many believe that the tree has the power to grant your wishes! As a result, it allures people, hoping to make their wishes come true.
You can also pay your visit to the cave where Adi Shankaracharya lived for a short period. It is one of the most enticing Joshimath places to visit.Written 15 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Veer2468Hyderabad, India874 contributionsI visited this place solo and it was not bad to visit. Best thing was it was not the main tourist destination so the crowd was very less.Written 4 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Surya KatakamHyderabad, India2,310 contributionsKalpeshwar Mahadev temple is located in Urgam Valley of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 2200 meters, which is one of the Pancha Kedar Temples and easy one to reach compare to other four temples.
Pancha Kedar temples are 1. Kedarnath temple, 2. Madya Mahesh temple, 3. Tunganath Temple, 4. Rudranath Temple, 5. Kalpeshwar Temple. All these Pancha Kedar temples are located in the Kedar Khand region of the Garhwal Himalayas.
We hired a Cab from Joshimath to Kalpeshwar temple and started from Joshimath in the morning at 08:30 am. Reached to Kalpeshwar temple by 11:00 am had good Darshan and returned to Joshimath by 01:30 pm. Its half day activity accordingly plan your trip. Vriddha Badri is on the way while we are returning so please visit that temple which is one of the Pancha Badri temples.
History Beyond Pancha Kedar temples:
After Mahabharata war end, Pandavas wanted to visit Lord Shiva. Since they killed their brothers in war irrespective of the reason beyond it, Lord Shiva was angry and avoided them. In order to avoid them Lord Shiva turned himself in to a massive bull and roamed around in Garhwal Himalayas. Second Pandava Bhima found recognized the bull to be Shiva. Bhima caught hold of the bull by its tail and hind legs. But the bull formed Shiva disappeared into the ground to later reappear in parts, with the hump raising in Kedarnath, the arms appearing in Tunganath, The face showing up at Rudranath, The stomach surfacing in Madhyamaheshwar and the hair appearing in Kalpeshwar. The Pandavas pleased with this reappearance in five different forms, built temples at the five places and worshipped Shiva. The Pandavas were thus freed from their sins.
Interesting facts about Kalpeshwar Mahadev temple:
1. Kalpeshwar temple is the last temple in the sacred Pancha Kedar and the easiest to Reach.
2. Kalpeshwar temple is the only temple that remains open through out the year and one can reach near to temple via Cab or Personal Vehicle.
3. Kalpeshwar temple has the normally showed up Swayambhu Jata (Hair) of Shiva in the state of a projecting rock.Written 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Surya KatakamHyderabad, India2,310 contributionsCharan paduka is a name of rock that lies at a height of 3400 feet and can be reached by trekking. It takes around an hour to reach the spot. Perched at a height of 3380 feet. Charan paduka is a sacred spot stepped in Mythology which is located on Narayan Parvat, at a distance of 3 km from main temple. It is believed to bear the imprints of Lord Vishnu's feet, left behind as he descended from the heavens to bless the earth with his Divine presence.
Don't miss this magnificent tourist attraction in Badrinath. The trek to Charan Paduka is challenging, but it is worth and it is believed that the darshan of Charan Paduka relieves devotees from their sins and tiredness of trekking. It offers panoramic views of the town and surrounding peaks.Written 3 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Surya KatakamHyderabad, India2,310 contributionsJoshimath town which is located at a height of 6000 feet above the sea level is base camp for Devotees and tourists who visits Badrinath. When someone say Joshimath, next second comes into mind is Narsingh temple which is located mid of city near Bus stand.
We visited this temple during our return journey from Badrinath to Rudraprayag. We stayed in Devasthan stay and had good Darshan in the morning during Abhishekam.
Interesting Facts about this temple:
1. It is believed that the construction of this temple was done by Sri Shankaracharya. The idol of God Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu established in the temple is made of Salagrama stone. The statue measures 25 cm and represents god seated in the lotus position.
2. This temple is known as winter home of Lord Badrinath as Vishal Badrinath rest here during Winter time. When the main Badrinath temple is closed in winter, the priests of Badrinath to go to this temple and continue worshipped here.
3. There is one interesting story of this temple which is linked to end of Kaliyuga and Bhavishya Badri temple. The left hand of Narsimha murti worshipped in the temple is getting thinner day by day and It is believed that the statue's left arm will decrease over time, that time Badrinath will get closed by Nar Narayan mountains. This is the time the Kaliyug ends and present shrine of Badrinath inaccessible , resulting in Badrinath's reappearance and consequent worship at Bhavishya Badri.
4. out of 108 Divya Deshams of Lord Vishnu, 3 Divya Deshams are there in Uttarakhand. This temple is one of those 3 temples. Other two are Shri Neel mega Perumal temple in Thirukkandam, Devaprayag and Shri Vishal Badri Narayana Perumal temple in Badrinath.
5. Architecture of this temple is remarkable. It is built in the Nagara Style of architecture, with a large central dome and a smaller domes and turrets.
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Morning 06:00 to Evening 07:00Written 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - oliver c4 contributionsMahavir’s Himalayan High Adventures ticks all the boxes when it comes to escorted Himalayan treks. I recently returned from the trek known as ‘Lord Curzon’s walk’ although Lord Curzon didn’t actually manage it as his party got driven off by wild bees. With the help of Mahavir’s group this outing was transformed into something quite special despite the worst September weather for 60 years, landslides, roads washed away, relentless rain, not to mention attacks by a wild bull which Mahavir’s Team fended off deftly as if it was all in a day’s work. The highlight was the last day covering 16 kilometres lasting 7 hours in driving rain and fog, up and down precipitous mountainsides with one ten minute break (my choice).
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