| Places around Badrinath |
| Panch Prayag |
| The five important confluences Deoprayag, Nandprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Vishuprayag, form the Panch Prayag. |
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| Panchprayag |
| Panchprayag confluence of the most sacred rives, is considered the epitome of immortal piety. River confluences in India are considered very sacred, especially since rivers themselves are extolled as goddesses. Five prayags are Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag & Deoprayag. |
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| Satopanth |
| A three cornered lake with a circumference of about 1 km., situated at an elevation of 4,402 mts. above sea level. Lord Brahma, Lord Siva, and Lord Vishnu are said to meditate at the three corners of this crystal clear, green-water lake. On Ekadasi, Lord Vishnu is said to come and take bath here. Satopanth Lake is in a restricted area. The trek is hazardous with dramatic landscapes. An experienced guide is advisable. Govindghat (25 kms.) |
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| Srinagar |
| The old capital of Garhwal, it is an important cultural and educational centre. Places to visit include Kamleshwar and Kilkeshwar temples and the Shankar Math. |
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| Tapt Kund |
| A natural spring Tapt Kund is one of the tourist attractions near by Badrinath. In the natural thermal springs on the banks of the river Alaknanda devotees take a holy dip, before entering the Badrinath Temple. The spring is believed to possess curative properties. |
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