Badrinath
A 5-kilometre trek from Mana village through stunning Himalayan meadow terrain leads to Vasudhara — a 122-metre cascade dropping off a sheer cliff face with the glacial peaks of the Chaukhamba massif as backdrop. By tradition, water from the falls does not touch sinful people — it curves away and falls elsewhere. Whether you believe the legend or not, the waterfall in its setting is one of the most beautiful sights in Uttarakhand.
The trail is at altitudes above 3,200 metres — do not attempt on the same day as arrival at Badrinath. Start early in the morning and turn back by 1 PM to avoid afternoon cloud and cold. Good trekking boots are essential.