The sacred site of Bhavishya Badari is situated at a distance of around 17 kms east of the famous town of Joshimath. The exact location of the town of Bhavishya Badari is on the scenic route of Joshimath-Lata-Malari. The town is at an elevation of 2744 mts above the sea level. Roads are accessible to the town of Tapovan and from here on pilgrims need to trek up towards the Dhauliganga river for reaching at this religious spot. Visitors will find the idol of Lord Narasimha enshrined at this place. The name of this site is derived by the beliefs of locals who believe that eventually a day will come when the current Badrinath route wouldn’t be accessible and this place will be used to Worship the holy idol of Lord Badrinath.
The Bhavishya Badari is listed among the five (Panch) Badri temples. Travellers need to walk till the Subain village to reach this site. The short 3 km hike from Tapovan would take travellers to dense forests with scenic views of the mountains. The temple currently worships the diety of Lord Vishnu. According to the prophecy, during the end of Kalyug, Badrinath Dham route would simply get blocked after the devastating landslides. These landslides would occur only after the right arm of the Narsingh idol falls down in the Narsingh Temple in the town of Joshimath. Post this event it is belived that the Badrinath seat would also change to Bhavishya Badri. Monsoons and winter months are not advisable to visit the site of Bhavishya Badari. Thus, travellers can make a visit between the months of September and November and from March and May.
How to Reach
By Road: One can either hire private taxis and buses from Dehradun or Rishikesh to reach the beautiful town of Joshimath or can select another route from Kathgodam-Ranikhet-Gairsain-Karnaprayag-Joshimath. There no taxis or buses available from Kathgodam.
By Train: The Rishikesh Railway station is the nearest railway station to the town of Joshimath which lies at a distance of 250 kms on the NH58. The town of Rishikesh is well linked through railway networks with most of the Indian cities.
By Air: The nearest and the most accessible airport to the town of Joshimath is the Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun which is located at 272 kms away from the town. The airport remains connected to the National Capital with flights on a daily basis.