The Badrinath visit was the original tour plan from Rishikesh, but I had to stay for a night at Joshimath because the next day I was meeting my tour guide. The next day after the …
Yog Dhyan Badri, Pandukeshwar – Pandu performed Penance here in the form of a Deer
Pandu, who was cursed by the most wrathful sage Durvasa, performed penance here in the form of a deer, hence, this place is called Pandukeshwar. The pleased God said to the most beautiful Pandu, O …
Devotees Journey from Kurukshetra to Badrinath by Cycle Rickshaw
During the evening walk from Pandukeshwar to Lambargarh (approx. 20 km before Badrinath), I met Ganga Nath, Shankar Nath, and Janki Devi. I was amazed to watch a cycle rickshaw at 6,000 feet altitude. Upon …
Sadhus Journey from Pashupatinath Temple to Char Dham
I met two sadhus, Shri Narayan Giri (71 years) and Shri Pashupati Nath (50 years), at Pandukeshwar in a resting place near the road, as we too stopped to rest after the long walk. They …
Health Department, Chamoli Wishing You Happy Journey
Health Department, Chamoli Wishing You a Happy Journey – This photo was taken at Pandukeshwar in Uttarakhand. Happy Journey! Consume more lemons while traveling. The Medical Department of Chamoli wishes you good health on your …
A Small Description About Shri Badrinath by Uttarakhand Tourism (in Hindi)
A Small Description About Shri Badrinath by Uttarakhand Tourism (in Hindi) – This photo was taken at Pandukeshwar (Uttarakhand) The best of the four abodes, surrounded by Nar and Narayan mountain ranges, Badrinath is situated …
Birla Bhavan, Joshimath – Since 1960
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Birla Bhavan (Joshimath) Inaugural Plaque
Birla Bhavan (Joshimath) inauguration was on 8 October 1960 by the first President of India, Shri Dr. Rajendra Prasad.