JOURNEY TO BHIMPUL, LAXMIVAN, SAHASTRADHARA, CHAKARTIRATH, SATOPANTH AND VADUDHARA

BHIM PUL

The Bheem Pul is located in the Mana village of Badrinath Town and about 4 kms from Badrinath Temple. It can be easily accessible by the road. As per the Mythology, When Pandavas were walking for Swarga (heaven), this path was followed, from Badrinath temple to heaven, it’s called SWARGAROHANI and for Draupadi to cross the Saraswati River, Bheem brought this big Shila and placed it above Saraswati stream in such a manner that it became a bridge. This is a single stone and placed perfectly and its shape is such that it would not descend further.The Bheem have possessed strength of several Elephants and this gigantic piece of rock stands bare witness to such strength. There are marks on the rock that are interpreted as bheema’s fingerprints. People take home holy water from the Saraswati River flowing beneath this Bheem Pul.This place also has its Geographic importance as it happens to be the last village of the Indian subcontinent. The spot is spectacular and there is a shop at this place which is advertised as the last shop of Indian border.

BHIMPUL

LAXMI VAN
While the pandavas were on their way to the heaven,after Draupadi, Nakul fell and died. It's a spectacular place .

LAXMIVAN

SAHASTRADHARA
The Pandavas were on their way to heaven, their Queen Draupadi and Brother Nakul had died. In Sahastradhara ,the fourth brother of Pandavas Sahdev fell and died here.

SAHASTRADHARA



CHAKARTIRATH
After Draupadi,Nakul and Sahadev now it was Arjun's turn to leave the earth.He fell in Chakratirath and died. 
CHAKRATIRATH


SATOPANTH
The term ‘Satopanth’ is perhaps derived from two words – ‘Sat-o’ meaning of truth, and ‘Panth’ meaning path or way. So its literal meaning is the path of truth. The glacier is one of the popular glaciers of Uttarakhand. River Alaknanda took its origin in this glacier. Mountaineers consider it a bit tough to scale.The Satopanth Glacier can be approached from Joshimath in the Chamoli sub-division, by following the Badrinath and Mana (3128 m above sea level) road. From Mana, the route follows the course of the Alaknanda River. On the route, you will come across a waterfall named Vasudhara Falls, lying on the right bank of the Alaknanda River. The snout of Satopanth Glacier opens at about 5 km upwards from Vasudhara Falls. Two kilometers down the valley, the left bank of the river offers good conditions for camping.Satopanth Glacier can only be approached in summer months. Treks to this glacier is a very sought-after adventure, for tourists in Uttarakhand.The nearest airport is at Jollygrant, about 221 km, the nearest rail station is at Rishikesh and is well-connected by roads with Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nanital, and Almora.

SATOPANTH


VASUDHARA
Vasudhara Falls is a beautiful waterfall near Badrinath in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. It sits at an altitude of 12,000 feet on the banks of river Alaknanda.Vasudhara Falls is surrounded by beautiful Himalayan mountain peaks. The water of this amazing falls flows down from the height of 400 feet(122 mt).The fall is considered to be a divine place by locals. There is a myth among the people of nearby villages that the water of this waterfall turns away from the people who are not pure at heart.Devotees believe that Pandavas had passed through Mana village, when they were on their journey to heaven.


VASUDHARA

REASON GIVEN BY EMPEROR YUDHISTHIRA FOR THE EARLY DEATH OF HIS QUEEN AND BROTHERS-
When all had died accept Bhimsen and Yudhisthira,Bhim asked his elder brother why all died in the mid-way to heaven ,Yudhisthira explained that Queen Draupadi died as she was strongly fascinated towards Arjun,although she had five husbands who were equal to her and loved her the same. Nakul died as he took pride on his beauty and believed that there was nobody equal to him in looks. Sahadev died as he believed that he was the most intelligent person in the Kuru clan .Arjun died as he too suffered from the vice of pride and vanity, thinking he was the most skilled, most powerful hero in the world, disregarding others.When Bheem was about to die he asked why he was enable 
to continue his journey to heaven?Emperor Yudhisthira replied that he was a glutton,unmindful of other's hunger.

 


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