Bhavishya Badri Temple in Joshimath, Uttarakhand

Bhavishya Badri Temple is a famous holy temple located in Joshimath of Chamoli district. This temple is situated in the middle of dense forests near Tapovan on Lata-Malari road, about 17 km from Joshimath. This temple is one of the Panch Badri pilgrimage places. The Bhavishya Badri temple was founded by Adi Guru Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD. Shankaracharya has written a prophecy on a stone near the temple. The language in which the prophecy is written, no one has ever been able to read it till today. There is a Shila near the temple here, seeing carefully at this Shila, half the shape of God visible. Here Lord Badri is seated as a huge Shaligram statue. It is also said about the Bhavishya Badri temple that Agastya sage had done penance in this place. Situated in this area, an idol of Narasimha and an incarnation of Lord Shiva is established in a temple. Bhavishya Badri temple is one of the main religious places of Joshimath.

How To Reach Bhavishya Badri Temple

By Air

The nearest airport of Joshimath is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 269 km from Joshimath.

By Train

The nearest railway station of Joshimath is Rishikesh, which is about 251 km from Joshimath.

By Road

Bhavishya Badri Temple is located in the middle of dense forests near Tapovan on Lata-Malari road, about 17 km from Joshimath.

Best Time To Visit

The journey of Bhavishya Badri Temple can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of October to May. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.