Extreme weather conditions on the road to Badrinath Temple

Located in Uttarakhand, India, Badrinath is a mountain temple at an elevation of 3,133m (10,279ft) above sea level.

Badrinath Temple

Why is Badrinath famous?

The temple, also known as Badrinarayan Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. It is one of the most important religious sites in India. Built by Adi Guru Shankaracharya, the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage from avalanches. It is especially crowded during the summer pilgrimage season.

Is the road to Badrinath paved?

The road to the temple, located on the right bank of Alaknanda, is mostly paved, but includes some dusty/gravel sections. It is called National Highway 7 (Badrinath Road). The road is very narrow and includes several steep sections (over 15%). It connects Delhi with Mana Pass in Uttarakhand, near the Indo-Tibet border.

Is the road to Badrinath open in winter?

Set high in the Nar-Narayan mountain range, the road is only open for six months every year, between the end of April and the beginning of November, due to extreme weather conditions in the Himalayan region.
Pic: Amit khangwal.Flute

 

 

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