Kalpavriksha Joshimath

Kalpavriksha in Joshimath, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, is an ancient mulberry tree located in the Jyotirmath area of the town. Estimated to be around 1,200 years old, it is revered as a wish-fulfilling tree and is closely associated with Adi Shankaracharya, who is believed to have meditated beneath it in the 8th century. The tree is a protected site and a significant pilgrimage and sightseeing stop for visitors to Joshimath and Auli.

Visitors can expect to see a large, ancient mulberry tree enclosed within a fenced compound in a residential area of Joshimath near Jyotirmath. The tree has a broad trunk and spreading branches supported for preservation. The setting is quiet and devotional, with a small shrine area nearby. Visitors can walk around the enclosure, observe the tree, offer prayers, and take photographs from outside the fence.

The tree is believed to be about 1,200 years old and is historically associated with the 8th-century philosopher and theologian Adi Shankaracharya, who is said to have meditated and performed penance under this tree before establishing Jyotirmath, one of his four cardinal monasteries in India.

Revered by Hindus as Kalpavriksha, the mythical wish-fulfilling tree, devotees believe prayers and wishes made here are fulfilled. The tree holds religious importance for pilgrims visiting Joshimath and the Badrinath route and is considered a sacred living heritage.