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.