Joshimath
Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath, is a town and a municipal board in Chamoli District in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Located at a height of 6,150 feet (1,875 m), it is a gateway to several Himalayan mountain climbing expeditions, trekking trails and pilgrim centres like Badrinath. It is home to one of the four cardinal pīthas established by Adi Shankara.
Joshimath
Jyotirmath | |
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Town | |
View of Jyotirmath from Narsingh Temple | |
Joshimath Location in Uttarakhand, India Joshimath Joshimath (India) | |
| Coordinates: 30°33′18″N 79°33′54″E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Chamoli |
| Tehsil | Jyotirmath |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 48,202 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Garhwali , Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 246443 |
| Vehicle registration | UK-11 |
| Website | chamoli |
Since 7 February 2021, the area was severely affected by the 2021 Uttarakhand flood and its aftermath. The town is confirmed to be sinking due to its geographic location being along a running ridge.
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