A natural spring that possesses therapeutic characteristics Tapt Kund is believed to be the holy abode of Lord Agni. Pilgrims believe that a holy dip in this sacred pond relieves them from their sinful deeds and thought.

The pond water measures 45°C temperature and it is located above the riverbank. It makes every visitor enthralled with its rejuvenating gush. A hot water spring in the midst of snowy peaks of Himalayas is quite a wonderful vista of nature that persuade even an impudent to think about the marvel of the creator. A bathe in the hot spring provide a revitalizing vigor and energy to all the visitors who had undertook a tiresome climb

Visitors to the Badrinath shrine are invited between the months of April and May. The temple denies any access during winters in the third week of November.

By Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, which is about 300 km away from Badrinath in Dehradun. Dehradun is connected with major cities of Northern India.
By Rail : Badrinath do not have any railway station. If you want to go by tran, you have to board at Rishikesh about 300 km away. Rishikesh is well connected with cities likeDelhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Lucknow.
By Road : Badrinath is well connected with Rishikesh by road network. If you want to go to Badrinath from Delhi or Dehradun, first go to Rishikesh, from there take private or public vehicle to Badrinath. From Rishikesh to Badrinath is about 300 km