Vasudhara Falls

Vasudhara Falls is a natural waterfall situated near Badrinath, the temple dedicated to Vishnu in Uttarakhand, India. It is a 5 km trek from Mana village (3 km from Badrinath). Mana is accessible by road from Badrinath, which is usable by motor vehicles from Haridwar, the nearest town serviced by rail transport.

The trek starts from Mana village, along a stoned path. The first 2–3 kilometres are comparatively easy to walk but after that the road is quite steep. There are no villages or shops along the route.

Vasudhara Falls, 6 Kilometer trek from Mana village near Badrinath

Closely associated with the legendary Pandavas, Vasundhara Falls in the Mana village is merely four kilometers away from the main town. Encircled by lofty mountain peaks, the falls unfurls a haunting site that lasts for a lifetime.

Gushing waters of this cascade falls down with a roaring sound from an elevation of 400 feet. Apart from the gorgeous scenario of a dancing water fall, Vasundhara Falls carries an amazing legend with it. People believe that the water falls turns away from those visitors who are not pure and clean at heart. Though a difficult destination to reach, the falls allures the visitors with its exciting charm and cool ambiance.

Carry enough water with you to drink as you feel thirsty on the route there are no shops and the route is quite tough to reach but once you visit the site one would feel like heaven its superb land scape and you will enjoy the cool medicated springs from the falls.

It is proved that water from badrinath is medicated even on lab testing after storing for 2 years so try to carry some water with you it is free from bacteria and has medicinal properties proved scientifically and can be stored for years Hindus believe using this water for religious customs.

Scientific analysis of Alkananda river Water Source: http://wldb.ilec.or.jp/data/ilec/WLC13_Papers/others/8.pdf Template:State formerly Uttaranchal -info added by N.S.Chowdary