TRULY AMAZING PLACES TO VISIT NEAR BADRINATH IN UTTARAKHAND

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Beyond Badrinath

^{Badrinath–a spiritual gem located in the upper Himalayas of Uttarakhand is surrounded by beautiful destinations that can be visited after the pilgrimage. Plus, all these places are easily accessible by car in under a few hours and have the best to offer–majestic scenery, plenty of outdoor adventures and more.}

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Joshimath

Jyotirmath or Joshimath is the winter resting home of Shri Badrinarayan, the presiding deity of Badrinath temple. It is also one of the four monasteries established by the great philosopher and saint Adi Shankaracharya in the 8^th century. A few highlights of Joshimath are the 1200 year-old Kalpavriksha or wish-fulfilling tree and the view of Hathi Parvat.

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Auli

Located about 6 km from Joshimath, Auli is a region of beautiful meadows. During winters, Auli becomes a hotspot for skiing activities in Uttarakhand. It offers one of the longest cable car rides in Asia which covers about 4 km of an area covering beautiful valleys and snowy mountains. Deodar and Oak forests as well as apple orchards make Auli an unforgettable destination.

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Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag is located at the conjunction Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers . The town has significant spiritual sites as well as glaciers and lakes. Rudranath Temple, Dhari Devi Mandir, Chamunda Devi Mandir and other shrines are truly worth visiting in this town. Located in Rudrprayag, Narad Shila is a stone where sage Narad sat and meditated long ago.

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Gopeshwar

If you visit Gopeshwar, expect to behold views of the beautiful mountain ranges, terrace farms and lakes. It is believed that the town has got its name from Lord Krishna. The main attraction of this town is a temple of Lord Shiva which is visited by several people each year. There is a trident of Lord Shiva made of 8 metals and as high as 5 mt in the temple premises which cannot be removed from its place by anyone. Only if a person with a devout heart touches this trident, he or she may feel slight shiver run down the spine. Believed to have been installed in the temple in the 12^th century, this trident has never rusted. Another important site to visit in Gopeshwar is Vaitarni Kund where pilgrims can take a holy dip. Besides the ancient temple of Lord Shiva, Vaitarni Kund, a group of temples without idols and Oak View are other places of interest.