It is believed that the original idol of Lord Vishnu was worshipped here before being moved to the main Badrinath temple by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun , roughly 301 km away. The drive from Rishikesh typically takes 10–12 hours . budh badri latest
Travel is strongly discouraged between July 5 and August 25, 2026 , due to high risks of landslides and road closures during the monsoon. It is believed that the original idol of