Considered as the holiest of the four important shrines of Hindus, Shri Badrinath ji is situated in the Garhwal region at the confluence of the Rishi Ganga and Alaknanda rivers and at an altitude of 3110 M above the sea level.

A great religious importance has been attached to Badrinath Puri, which was once surrounded by wild berries or "Badri" and so it was named "Badrivan". This land has been worshipped by saints and sages and has been the abode of yogies, and great hermits over the ages.

Shri Badrinath is guarded by the twin mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan range near the towering Neelkanth Peak. The other hot water tanks are "Narad Kund" & "Surya Kund" in which pilgrims take the holy bath. Badrinath stands first in the pilgrimage programs since it bears the supreme degree of faith and devotion towards God.
Lord Badri Nath is worshipped at five different places under five different names in Uttarakhand

Vishal Badri
This place is known as Badri Vishal. At the time of prayer devotees says to each other "Jai Badri Vishal Ki". This is the main shrine of Lord Badri Nath.

Yogdhyan Badri
In ancient ages King Pandu meditated Pandukeshwar, ever since the lord is worshipped here in the form of Yogdhyan. This place is 24 K.M. from Badri Nath and 20 K.M. from joshimath.

Bhawishya Badri This place is situated at a height of 2744 m, above sea level and 17 K.M. from Joshimath, Bhawishya Badri is worshipped in a small town.

Bridha Badri
In this temple the idol of Lord Badrinath was worshipped for a short period by Adi Guru Shankaracharya. This temple is located at Animath, which is 17 K.M. from Joshimath in the direction of Pipalkoti.

Adi Badri
Several temples of Gupta-kal are visible at this place, but Narain Temple is the main attraction because a black stone idol of Lord Vishnu. Adi Badri is situated 16 K.M. from Karanprayag on Ranikhet Route.