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 The holy city of Badrinath situated at an altitude of 3,133m above sea level nestles between the twin mountains Nar and Narayan while the River Alakananda flows beside. The beautiful Neekanth Mountains at the backdrop of the famous Hindu temple it is amazing to watch the throng of devotees making their way to the shrine of Lord Vishnu, the preserver. If you have decided on a trip to Uttaranchal, a tour to Badrinath should be a must in your itinerary.
The famous temple of Hindus, Badrinath was built by the Garhwal kings about 2 centuries ago. It dates back to the time when Sri Shankaracharya who has found the math in the 8th century A.D. The temple is 15 metes in height and has a dome of a gilt bull and spire.
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