Fun On Wheels -- Bike Trip -- Day 3: Joshimath to Badrinath/Govindghat



Vishnu Prayag, one of the “Panch Prayag”, is a place where River “Dhauli Ganga” meets “Alaknanda”.
Vishnu Prayag


Day 3: Joshimath to Badrinath/Govindghat (Stay at Govindghat)

Until now
Day 1: Delhi/Gurgaon to Rishikesh/Devprayag(Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag )
Day 2: Rishikesh/Dev Prayag  to Joshimath (Stay at Joshimath)

Yet to come 
Day 4: Govindghat to Ghangharia (Stay at Ghangharia)
Day 5: Ghangharia to Valley of Flower (Stay at Ghangharia)
Day 6: Ghangharia to Hemkund Sahib (Stay at Govindghat)
Day 7: Govindghat/Joshimath to Rishikesh/Dev Prayag  (Stay at Rishikesh/Dev Prayag )
Day 8: Rishikesh/Dev Prayag to Delhi/Gurgaon
Day 9: Rest at Delhi/Gurgaon

Road Route–

Joshimath --  Govindghat -- Badrinath

Distances-

Joshimath to Badrinath : 46  km
Joshimath to Govindghat : 21 km
Govindghat to Badrinath : 25 km
Badrinath to Mana : 4 km   

Road Route–  

You can have breakfast at Joshimath and start your journey towards Badrinath. Road condition is good between Joshimath and Govindghat As you start moving towards Govindghat there is a steep descent from Joshimath towards Vishnu Prayag. Vishnu Prayag, one of the “Panch Prayag”, is a place where River “Dhauli Ganga” meets “Alaknanda”. The scenery and atmosphere is just majestic, probably it is a sin to try and describe it in words. After the descent as you cross the bridge over the river, there is small ascent towards Govindghat. You come across overhanging mountains and the road steers you beneath it to take you to Govindghat. Govindghat is a small town always bustling with Sikh Pilgrims visiting Hemkund Sahib.
As you move towards Badrinath, you cross Hanuman Chatti. You can stop by and visit the Temple at Hanuman Chatti. After Hanuman Chatti the road becomes steeper and curvaceous. The road conditions deteriorates, and sometimes it is closed/blocked by landslides. On your way you see frozen streams and huge mountains etc. You can drive up to close proximity of the Temple.
The Temple opens for public each morning at 6:30 am and closes at noon. It open’s again  from 3 pm to 9 pm.
Once you reach Badrinath you can opt to bathe in the Tapt Kund, a group of hot sulfur springs, Narad Kund and Suraj kund. There are few religious spots around the Temple and Tapt Kund which you can opt to visit.

For information on Badrinath, its history, places to visit around Badrinath and Photo Gallery visit my Blog on Badrinath.

Badrinath or Badrinarayan is a 15m tall Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Temple and the town is one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham Pilgrimage sites. The Temple is also one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. The temple also finds its mention in ancient religious texts like Vishnu Purana and Skanda Purana.
Badrinath-Abode of Lord Vishnu

One of the most popular attractions near Badrinath is Mana Village the last Village of India along the Tibetan Border; it is around 4 km from Badrinath. Further from Mana, a two hour trek will take you to Vasudhara Falls. You can also do a multi day trek to Satopanth Lake or Arwatal.
You have to park your vehicles on the entry gate to Mana Village and then explore on foot surrounding places like the Vyas Gufa, Ganesha Gufa, Bhim Pul etc.

For information on Mana, its history, places to visit around Mana and Photo Gallery visit my Blog on Mana.

Mana is one of the most popular attractions near Badrinath. It is the “Last Village of India” along the Tibetan Border; it is around 4 km from Badrinath. Mana is around 24 km from Indo-China Border making it the last village of India.
Mana - Last Indian Village

Once you have visited Badrinath, Mana etc you need to drive back to Govindghat and halt for the night at Govindghat. Hotels and rooms are available on rent. You can also stay and dine at the Gurudwara at Govindghat.

* Phone Network is available till Joshimath. Limited network at Govindghat. No Network at Badrinath. One can get landline connectivity (if not hampered by weather) at Govindghat and Badrinath.
** Food options at Govindghat are limited, but you would easily get North Indian Food.
**^ Carry Vaseline and Sunscreens to save yourself from Sunburns and charred lips & cheeks. Also when you are travelling by road during rainy season in India carry heavy duty rain coat,  rain paints, wind cheaters, rain resistant boots etc as there is heavy rain pour and only heavy duty rain cover will last. Carry clothes that dry soon so even if they get wet they dry quickly.
***Life Savers: In case you don’t get booking anywhere or for last minute plans one can stay and dine at Gurudwara “Gurudwara Sri Govindghat” at Govindghat.The Food (Prasad) and Lodging is free of cost.
+ Disclaimer: Information provided above is based on self experience and collected from various other sources.

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