Badrinath temple is the main attraction in the city. This temple of Lord Vishnu built in ancient style is very spacious. Its height is about 15 meters. The temple is split into 3 parts the sanctum sanctorum, the worship hall, and the convention hall. There is a statue of a tall black stone of God Vishnu in the temple. This temple is also called “Vaikuntha of Earth”.

According to legend, Adi Shri Shankaracharya discovered the image of Badrinarayan on a black stone Shaligram in the Alaknanda river. It was originally made in a cave near the Hot Spring which is known as Tapt Kund.

There are many tourist sites near and in Badrinath, which mainly includes

TAPT KUND– hot sulfur springs on the banks of Alaknanda which is known to cure all type of skin diseases.

Brahma Kapal– A flat platform used for religious rituals

A boulder with the alleged impression of Sheshnag. The vehicle of Lord Vishnu

Charanpaduka: – It is said that it is the footprint of Lord Vishnu when he steps down on earth.

The Neelkanth Mountain: the majestic view of the mountain make the environment more beautiful.

Mana Gaon – This is also called the last village of India. After this, the Tibet region starts. There is also a cave in Mana where Vyasa, according to legend, wrote the Mahabharata.

The temple remains closed for 6 months during harsh winter conditions. The best time to visit the temple is from April to June and September to November. Monsoon time is a little risky affair for traveling.

To the north of the Yamuna lies Bandarpooch mountain which is believed to be the place where Lord hanuman quenched his tail’s fire after burning the Lanka. Near the river source, the Yamunotri temple is situated dedicated to the goddess Yamuna. The goddess Yamuna resides in a temple in a black marble idol. It is a sacred place like the Gangotri temple. The temple remains closed during winters after Diwali till Akshaya Tritiya in April-May. 

A small hot water spring known as Surya Kund is there near the Yamuna river where devotees boil rice and potatoes tied in a muslin cloth.  Near Surya Kund, there is a Shila called Divya Shila, which is worshipped before puja is offered to the deity. Rice and potatoes made at Surya Kund offer at the shrine and rest taken as Prasad.

For photography enthusiasts, the environment of the place is best. The scenic beauty, snow-covered mountains, flora, and fauna attract tourists. For adventure seekers, camping and trekking can be done at Yamunotri.

The best time to visit this holy place is from May to November avoiding the monsoon season as it can be a risky affair due to landslides. The Yamunotri is easily accessible through all means of transport from Rishikesh and Dehradun.

Apart from the splendid natural beauty and cool temperature, travelers can see many tourist spots in Almora and can spent their leisure time there. Chitai Golu Devta Temple, Bright end corner, Martola, Kalimat, Simtola, Katarmal Sun Temple, Kasar Devi Temple and many more sites are there for spending time in Almora.

For shopaholics, Almora is a perfect place as it is the best commercial place of Kumaon district famous for Angora wool clothes. Travelers can do adventurous activities like rock climbing, Burma Bridge,  Spider web and they can also go for village walk for witnessing the daily life of local community, walk through forest to feel the fresh air.

Almora is easy accessible from north cities like Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Chandigarh. The place is just 370Km from Delhi and 434 km from Kanpur. Thus, it can be visited on weekends easily. Almora’s  climate  is pleasant and cool all through the year. But the best time to visit Almora is during March to November. In summers, it has moderate temperature to for sightseeing and outings.