Approachable from Karnprayag by a motorable road on the way to Ranikhet, are remains of 16 small temples.

Seven among them are ancient ones, belonging to Gupta period.
The credit for building these temples is generally given to Shankaracharya.

The main temple of Narayan is distinguished by a raised platform in the pyramidal form where the idol is enshrined. Sculpted out of black stone, the idol of Lord Vishnu is a meter high.

Another pilgrimage centre of local importance is this group of 16 temples enroute to Ranikhet and close to confluence at Karanprayag. The main temple is dedicated to Narayan and has a raised platform in the pyramidical form.

W0000ithin the temple, a black stone idol is installed. It is believed that these temples, dating to the Gupta age , were sanctioned by adi shankaracharya who wanted to spread the tenets of Hinduism to every remote corner of the country.

HOW TO GET THERE

Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun

Rail: Adi Badri is approachable from karna Prayag, 19 kms., which in turn is connected by a motorable road with Ranikhet, Nainital and ramnagar.