Adi Badri

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One of the first amongst the Panch Badri Circuit, Adi Badri is situated in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. In ancient times, Lord Vishnu worshiped here when Badrinath was inaccessible during winters. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple complex houses seven temples built by Gupta rulers during the 5th and 8th Century, later established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th Century. Pyramid shaped main temple sanctum sanctorum enshrined a black stone idol of Lord Vishnu, standing 3 feet tall, holding a mace, a lotus and a chakra.

Devotees may also visit Chandpur fort located just km from the shrine, built by the Garhwal Parmar kings. Nestled amidst the lush green mountains, this temple offers an enchanting and panoramic view. Its serenity and calmness draws a multitude of devotees from a far.

Located around 225 km from Dehradun, Adi Badri, one of the first amongst the Panch Badri Circuit, is situated in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Devotees can reach the shrine by road with bus, shared taxi and cabs service available from Dehradun and Rishikesh. The nearest railway station and airport to access the shrine are in Haridwar and Dehradun, situated approximately 209 km and 202 km away, respectively.

The ideal time to visit the shrine is from March to June and September to December. It is advisable to avoid visiting during the monsoon season and peak winter periods.

It is located at an elevation of 1,800 meters (approximately), which is around 5,905 feet from sea level.

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