About Badrinath
Sacred Abode of Lord Vishnu
Badrinath is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage towns, home to the revered Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Located in the Chamoli district at 3,133 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas, it is the foremost of the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit.
Key Facts
Type
city
Region
garhwal
Division
Garhwal
Elevation
3133 m
Area
8 km²
Climate
alpine
STD Code
01381
Demographics
| Population | 2,438 (2011) |
| Population Density | 304 /km² |
| Literacy Rate | 85% |
Languages Spoken
HindiGarhwali