Badrinath, nestled in Uttarakhand's Garhwal Himalayas along the Alaknanda River, is a premier Hindu pilgrimage site and a key Char Dham destination dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Situated at ~3,100 meters, this sacred town features the 8th-century Badrinath Temple, natural hot springs (Tapt Kund), and stunning, snow-capped mountain scenery.