Discover Adi Badri Temple Uttarakhand, distance & where to stay

As I travel up north along the banks of the river Ganges, I soon come across a lovely village called Adi Badri, dotted with ancient Vishnu temples and natural delights at every turns, which is located approx. 19 km away from the famous town Karnprayag in the state of Uttarakhand.

Adi Badri Temple Uttarakhand is part of the famous Panch Badri  in the Himalayas. It is a group of sixteen temples from the Gupta period. Among them is the Narayan temple, which has a three-foot-high black stone idol of Vishnu. This place is within the Badrikshetra, and since Badrinath is another name for Vishnu, the temple is called  Adi Badri Temple Uttarakhand.

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Adi Badri Mandir in Karnaprayag

It is believed that Adi Guru Shankaracharya initiated the construction of these temples. The main temple of Narayan is notable for its raised pyramidal platform, where the black stone idol of Lord Vishnu is enshrined.

Adi Badri Mandir Mythology

According to legend, Lord Vishnu resided at Adi Badri during the Satya, Treta, and Dwapar yugas before moving to Badrinath in the Kali Yuga. When the road to Badrinath is closed due to weather conditions, devotees worship Lord Vishnu at Adi Badri.

Ancient saints and seers prophesied that Lord Vishnu will shift his abode to Bhavishya Badri in the Satya Yuga after the Kali Yuga ends.

Another legend states that Maharishi Ved Vyas, who divided the Vedas into Rigveda, Samveda, Yajurveda, and Atharveda, wrote the Bhagavad Gita at  Adi Badri Temple Uttarakhand, which was delivered by the God himself.

Adi Badri GMVN

• GMVN Adi Badri: Best place to stay if visiting  Adi Badri Temple Uttarakhand.
• Other Options: Many hotels and resorts in Karnaprayag.
• GMVN Guest House in Karnaprayag: Another good option for accommodation.

Location of Adi Badri

Adi Badri Temple Uttarakhand is located 19 km from Karnprayag on the Gairsain Road road, near NH-109, close to the GMVN tourist lodge and SBI bank.

How to Reach Adi Badri

• it is a group of ancient temples situated 19km from Karnprayag on the Karnprayag-Ranikhet road.
• Adi Badri  is known for its temples charm and scenic beauty, attracting devotees year-round seeking peace and spiritual truth.
• Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (215 km)
• Nearest Railway Stations: Rishikesh and Haridwar

By Road:

• From Delhi, take a bus or private taxi via Haridwar-Rishikesh-Devprayag-Srinagar-Rudraprayag-Karnaprayag-Adi Badri.
• Another route is from Nainital or Ramnagar to Ranikhet, then to Karnaprayag via Chakhutiya. Adi Badri distance From Karnaprayag is just 19 km.

What is Adi Badri Famous For?

Adi Badri is known for:

• Monuments of National Importance
• Panch Badri pilgrimage sites
• Temples and religious significance