Is it safe to visit Joshimath?

The monsoon season is when Joshimath will be susceptible to heavy rainfall and landslides. Visitors are requested to proceed with caution during these two seasons. Summer is ideal for outdoor activities like camping, trekking and exploring the surrounding temples.

How many Joshimath are there?

As of 2011 India census, there are total 3,898 families residing in the Joshimath city. The total population of Joshimath is 16,709 out of which 9,988 are males and 6,721 are females.

How many days are enough for Joshimath?

if not skiing, then 2 or 3 days will be good enough for auli. If you have more days then can plan for chopta also.

Why is it called Joshimath?

Named after Pandu, the father of Pandavas, this town is the birthplace of Pandavas. The idol of Vishnu is seen in a meditative state in the temple. Thus the name Yogadhyan Badri. It is a half hour drive from Joshimath en route to Badrinath.

What are the places of interest in and around Joshimath?

There are few sightseeing and places of interest in and around Joshimath. Introduction of cable car has made Auli accessible from Joshimath. There are many temples and shrine including Narsingh Temple, Shankaracharya Math, and Bhavishya Badri which are visited by the devotees as well as tourists.

How to reach Auli from Joshimath?

Introduction of cable car has made Auli accessible from Joshimath. There are many temples and shrine including Narsingh Temple, Shankaracharya Math, and Bhavishya Badri which are visited by the devotees as well as tourists. One can also hike to nearby villages like Niti and Thaing.

Why is Josh Joshimath called Jyotirmath?

Joshimath, which is also known as Jyotirmath, is a sacred place in the state of Uttarakhand. It is the winter seat of Lord Badri and is highly revered due to the fact that Adi Shankaracharya established one of the four ‘Maths’ here in the 8th century.

Why is Joshimath called the winter seat of Lord Badri?

Overlooking the tinsel town of Joshimath are the two mighty rivers, Dhauli Ganga and Alaknanda, who meet at the convergence of Vishnuprayag. It is nicknamed Jyotirmath- the winter seat of Lord Badri, since it is just 44km away from Badrinath, one of the famous Char Dhams founded by Guru Shankaracharya in the 8th century.