Sarovar Portico, Badrinath – A Refined Himalayan Sanctuary

Explore Badrinath & Surrounding Attractions

Embark on a voyage through the legendary Garhwal Himalayas, where ancient spiritual heritage meets breathtaking alpine grandeur. Discover the extraordinary landscapes and sacred sites situated in and around Badrinath.

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  Panpatia Col

  Perched at an imposing elevation of 4,200 metres, Panpatia Col is a dramatic high-mountain pass traversing the vast, frozen expanse of the Panpatia Glacier. Serving as a crucial high-altitude bridge between two of Hinduism's most venerated sanctuary towns, Kedarnath and Badrinath, this formidable pass is encircled by towering, iconic peaks of the Garhwal Himalayan range. The famed Panpatia Col Trek guides adventurers through an untouched high-altitude realm where pristine, mirror-like lakes are framed by lush alpine meadows. With snow-capped glades and radiant seasonal flora accentuating the topography, the sheer majesty of this mountain wilderness creates a deeply mesmerising experience for intrepid travellers.

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  Devprayag

  Translating from Sanskrit as the 'holy confluence', Devprayag is the revered site where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers merge to form the sacred Ganga. Extolled in ancient religious scriptures as one of the five critical holy junctures (Panch Prayag), Devprayag holds immense theological importance as the final confluence of the Alaknanda River. At this sanctified meeting point, three legendary rivers align: the Bhagirathi, which originates at Gangotri; the Alaknanda, which flows directly from Badrinath; and the subterranean, vivacious Saraswati River. Uniting two major pilgrimage destinations cherished by Hindus around the globe, Devprayag remains a place of profound spiritual resonance and sublime natural beauty.