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PANCH BADRI

YOGDHYAN BADRINATH

Every so often in the Garhwal Himalayas, tales from the Mahabharata spring magically to life. Yogdhyan Badri, 1,920 mts, is located at Pandukeshwar, named after the Pandvas King. It is said that the Pandavas, victorious after their battle against the Kauravas, but emotionally scarred, came to the Himalayas. And it was here that they handed over their capital, Hastinapur, to Raja Parikshit and took up penance before seeking out the highway to heaven. The importance of the badri is immense and the sanctum has an image of the lord in a meditative posture.

HOW TO GET THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant 294 kms from Rishikesh.
Rail: The nearest railhead, Rishikesh, is 277 kms.
Road: Yogdhyan Badri is located just 23 kms short ofBadrinath on a motorable road from Rishikesh. Regular buses and taxis ply on the route.


ACCOMMODATION

Govind Ghat, just 3 kms away, has private hotels as well as a Gurudwara where pilgrims may stay overnight. 

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