Travel to Uttaranchal

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Satopanth Lake In Chamoli

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This triangular lake of serene water has a perimeter of about half a kilometer. Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar, the Hindu trinity is believed to occupy one corner each, and which are named after them. This is a simple place as there is no place to eat and also not a single place for rest, except caves. Cooked food, stove etc. have to be carried from Badrinath itself.

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Narad Kund In Chamoli

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A recess in the river near tapt kund forming a pool from where the idol of badrinath was recovered.

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Bedni Bugyal In Chamoli

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If the sky is clear one can see Bedni Bugyal. Bedri Bugyal is a camping spot. There is a huge grazing ground for mules, horses and sheeps. There are two temples and a small lake that add to the beauty of this place. One can see a lot of Himalayan peaks from Bedni Bugyal. Trekkers then go upto Bhaguwabasa which is 10-11 kms from Bedni Bugyal.

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Vasudhara In Chamoli

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Vasundhara fall is situated towards the west of mana village. It is a magnificent water fall and a very beautiful spot for visiting purpose. This place is 5 kms from Badrinath out of which 2 kms is motorable upto Mana village and the rest 3 kms is a walking distance.

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Gopeshwar In Chamoli

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The picturesque township of Gopeshwar is the district headquarter of Chamoli. An ancient temple of Lord Shiva is the main attraction of the town and thousands of pilgrims come here throughout the year to visit the temple. Gopeshwar is becoming a major attraction for the tourists. According to historians, the name Gopeshwar has associations with the name of Lord Krishna. Many well known tourist spots and religious centres are spread around this town.

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Shiv Temple In Chamoli

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The temple is topped by a dome and twenty four doors lead to the sanctum sanctorum which is 30 sq.ft. in area. There are several broken idols around the temple which support the theory that in ancient times there were several more temples in Gopeshwar. A gleaming trident, made of eight different metals, dating back to the 12 century, bears inscription attributed to Anek Malla, king of Nepal, who reigned in the 13th Century. It is believed that while brute force cannot move his trident, the slightest touch by a true devotee can cause a tremor in it.

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