Narsingh Temple Joshimath

About Narsingh Temple Joshimath

Narsingh Temple is a popular temple in Joshimath, dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Narasimha Avatar). The construction of this temple was done by Adi Shankaracharya. The Shaligram stone was used to create the idol of the god Narasimha in the temple. During the winter months when the Badrinath Temple is closed, the idol of Lord Badrinath is brought to the Narsingh Temple.

How to Reach Narsingh Temple, Joshimath

You can visit this temple by bus, train, car and flight.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Yog Nagari Rishikesh Railway Station, Rishikesh. The Narsingh Temple is around 256 km away from the railway station, which you need to cover by road.

By Air

Jolly Grant Domestic Airport, Dehradun, is the closest to the Narsingh Temple, Joshimath. The distance between Dehradun airport and Narsingh temple is approximately 265 km, which you need to cover by road.

By Road

There will be two options for you to choose to reach Narsingh Temple by road. The first one is to hire a private taxi from Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Dehradun and go to Narsingh Temple. Another one is to take a government or private bus and reach Narsingh temple.