Religious & Pilgrimage Site • 18 km from Joshimath From Base

Pandukeshwar

Name: Hotel River Vale
Address: Garhi, Pipalkoti, Pipalkoti, Uttarakhand, 246472, IN
Telephone: +919760253355
Price range: $$

Pandukeshwar - Religious & Pilgrimage Site near Hotel River Vale Pipalkoti, 18 km from Joshimath

Specifications

Best SeasonMay to June, Sept to Oct

Elevation Base1,829 m (5,999 ft)

The Narrative

Pandukeshwar is a sacred pilgrimage destination situated on the route to Badrinath in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 1,829 meters. According to Hindu beliefs, this is the place where King Pandu, the father of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata, worshipped Lord Shiva. Pandukeshwar is renowned for its spiritual significance and ancient temples. The place is home to two famous temples — Yogadhyan Badri Temple, which is one of the revered Sapta Badri temples, and the ancient Lord Vasudev Temple. It is believed that King Pandu installed the bronze idol of Lord Vishnu in the Yogadhyan Badri shrine. During winters, when Badrinath Temple remains closed due to snowfall, the Utsava-murti (festival idol) is worshipped here. The Lord Vasudev Temple is also believed to have been built by the Pandavas.

Expedition Highlights

• Route to Badrinath• Yogadhyan Badri Temple• Part of Sapta Badri• Associated with King Pandu• Ancient Lord Vasudev Temple• Winter seat of Badrinath festival idol