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Joshimath
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| General
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| Altitude
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2100
mts. |
| Season :
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Round
the year. |
| Language
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Garhwali,
Hindi and English. |
| Clothing
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Summer
- Cotton & Woolens. |
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Winter
- Heavy woolens. |
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Adi
Guru Sankaracharya, who came all the way from Kerala
in the 8th century A.D., performed penance under
a tree and after attaining enlightenment, established
a Math, (religious center), known as 'Jyotirmath'.
The
name Joshimath is derived from it. Temples of Narsingh
Dev and Nav Durga is located here. Of special scenic
interest are orchards of apple, apricots, lemons
and maltas spread all over. Badrinath is just 44
km. from here. Joshimath is also Gatway of
Badrinath.
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Accessibility
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| Air : |
The
nearest airport is Jolly Grant 325 km. |
| Rail
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Nearest
Railhead is Rishikesh 309 kms. |
| Road
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Well
connected by motor able roads to the major towns of
Garhwal and Kumaon region, situated on rishikesh Badrinath
motor road. |
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Excursion
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| Auli
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| (16
km.) This ski and tourist resort can be reached by road
from Joshimath and by 4.2 km. long ropeway. It provides
an excellent view of Himalayan peak like Nanda Devi, Kamet
etc. |
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| Tapovan
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| (15
km.) On Joshimath - Malari motor road. Tapovan is
famous for its hot spring which are belived to posses
miraculous healing power. |
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| Vishnu
Prayag
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| (12
km.) On Joshimath - Badrinath route. It is situated
on the confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauli rivers.
This is the place where Narad had meditated and got
the blessings of Lord Vishnu. |
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| Badrinath |
| (44
km.) Badrinath temple is situated between Nar and
Narayan Parvat. Beautiful valley with snow clad Neelkanth
peak in the background. Directly connected with
Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi and mejor town of Garhwal and Kumaon
region. |
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| Hemkund
Sahib |
| T(43
km.) 25 kms. short of Badrinath is GivindGhat, which
is connected with direct bus service from
Badrinath,
Joshimath and other part of region, then a 18 km.
trek. |
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