Joshimath is a charming little down situated in the snow-covered Himalayan Peaks of Uttarakhand. It offers picturesque views and is a perfect base point for spectacular treks to the Valley Of Flowers. It has a strong spiritual energy due to the number of temples scattered all over this town. The town also enjoys a well-balanced climate throughout the year and is best visited in the summer and winter months for treks and other outdoor activities. Here are some of the best places to visit in Joshimath.

A stunning little village, some 3000 meters above sea-level, Ghangaria can be found in the Western Himalayas. It acts as the base point for treks to both the Valley Of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. The settlers here have been around for hundreds of years and the entire area has a pleasant, peaceful vibe to it. It is one the best tourist places to visit.

Another truly unique tourist spot, is Nanda Devi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has incredibly rich biodiversity and some of the rarest plants and animals in the world. This park is best visited for treks and exploration from May to October. It tends to be shut for about six months of the year, during the winter season. This is one place not to be missed.

A tourist spot, revered for its hot springs, Tapovan is frequented throughout the year by thousands of devotees and pilgrims. The hot springs are said to be healing and have ancient ayurvedic properties. Additionally, the stunning surrounding natural landscape is spectacular and offers some panoramic views of the Himalayas and surrounding valley.

A holy tree, this spectacular natural wonder is said to be a whopping 1200 years old. The famous Jyoteshwar Mahadev Temple was constructed around this very tree and hence the tree and surrounding area are of massive importance in the Hindu religion. This might just be the oldest tree in Indian history.

This is a higly sacred and ancient temple located in Joshimath and is frequented by visitors across the country. During the harsh winters, the priests of Badrinath set up the idol from the Badrinath Temple here for a few months. Hence, it is called the winter home of the idol. It is about an hour away from the central part of Joshimath and is a must-visit location for its spiritual energy.

One of the Five or Panch Prayags, this is first of the famous confluences of the River Alaknanda River. This place is home to a temple by the same name and has a powerful spiritual energy. A natural wonder, this place can be found nearly 1400 meters above sea level. This spot is perfect for river rafting and trekking.

A highly spiritual tourist spot, 1800 meters above sea-level, this village is often passed on the way to the Valley Of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib. This location offers scenic views of the alpine valley and is equally enjoyed by pilgrims and nature lovers.