Joshi Math Travel Guide
Situated
on the slopes above the confluence of alknanda and dhauliganga rivers is
the winter home of the lord of badrinath, Joshimath has many important
temples incloding the temple of ugra narsimha devoted to the half-lion
half-man incarnation of lord vishnu.
The name Joshimath has been
derived from " Jyotirmath, Adi Guru Shankaracharya attained
enlightenment in the 18th century while meditating under a tree and
established a Math ( hermitage centre) here.
The temples of
Narsingh & Nav Durga are located here.
Orchards of peaches,
apples, apricots and many citrus fruits are of scenic interest.
Owing
to many tourist bungalows, hotels & tourist lodges, one can easily
find accommodation