🗓️ Last updated: May 30, 2026 · Season open: Apr 23 – Nov 2026
Altitude
3,133 metres
Trekking
None — motorable
Distance from HW
320 km
Drive Time
8–9 hrs
Package from
₹5,999/person
Temple opens
Apr 23, 2026
Badrinath — the abode of Lord Vishnu in the Garhwal Himalayas — is one of the most sacred dhams in Hinduism and the final stop on the Char Dham Yatra circuit. Set at 3,133 metres on the banks of the Alaknanda river, the Badrinath temple is fully motorable — meaning pilgrims of all ages, including those who cannot trek, can reach the temple by road. The famous Tapt Kund natural hot spring sits just below the temple, where devotees take a ritual bath before darshan.
Badrinath Yatra Itinerary — 2N/3D from Haridwar
Day 1Haridwar → Joshimath (270 km)
Depart Haridwar early morning via Rishikesh, Devprayag (Alaknanda-Bhagirathi confluence), Rudraprayag, Chamoli. Arrive Joshimath by evening. Overnight stay. Visit Narasimha Temple if time permits.
270 km drive8–9 hrsOvernight Joshimath
Day 2Joshimath → Badrinath — Darshan Day
Drive 46km to Badrinath (1 hr). Take dip in Tapt Kund hot spring. VIP darshan at Badrinath temple. Visit Brahma Kapal, Mana Village (last Indian village before Tibet border), Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul, and the source of Saraswati river. Evening aarti. Overnight stay near Badrinath.
The Badrinath Temple is dedicated to Lord Badrinarayan (Vishnu) and is one of the Char Dhams and also part of the Chota Char Dham circuit. The temple was built in the 8th century CE and sits on the right bank of the Alaknanda river. The presiding deity, Badrivishal, is a 1-metre tall black stone image of Lord Vishnu in a meditative pose. Morning Abhishek puja begins at 4:30 AM and the temple remains open until 9 PM.
Temple timing
Opens 4:30 AM · Closes 9:00 PM
Morning Abhishek
4:30 AM — 6:00 AM (special puja)
Darshan time
7:00 AM — 1:00 PM · 3:00 PM — 9:00 PM
Tapt Kund bath
Before temple entry (natural hot spring)
Dress code
Traditional attire preferred; no shorts
Phone restriction
Photography restricted inside sanctum
Places to See Near Badrinath
Mana Village
3 km
Last Indian village before the Tibet border. Visit Vyas Gufa (cave where the Mahabharata was composed) and Bhim Pul (natural rock bridge). A must-visit.
Brahma Kapal
0.5 km
Sacred platform on the bank of Alaknanda where Hindu pilgrims perform Pind Daan (ancestral rites) for departed souls.
Tapt Kund
At temple
Natural sulphur hot spring where water temperature stays around 45°C. Devotees take a holy dip before darshan — believed to cure skin ailments.
Narad Kund
Near temple
Where the original Badrivishal idol was found by Adi Shankaracharya. Small but spiritually important.
Vasudhara Falls
9 km trek
145-metre waterfall on the Saraswati river. The walk from Mana village takes about 3 hours round trip. Only water falls on the pure of heart (legend).
Best Time to Visit Badrinath
The Badrinath temple opens in late April and closes in November. The best months are May and September–October. May offers clear skies, manageable crowds, and excellent weather (8–14°C). September and October bring post-monsoon visibility and fewer pilgrims. Avoid July–August — the monsoon brings heavy rainfall, frequent landslides on the Joshimath route, and disrupted travel.
How to Reach Badrinath from Haridwar
The route from Haridwar to Badrinath is 320km via NH7, passing through Rishikesh, Devprayag (Ganga confluence), Srinagar Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, and Joshimath. The drive takes 8–9 hours. There is no direct train or flight to Badrinath. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (300km). We provide AC cab service from Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Delhi for your yatra.
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The questions pilgrims most commonly search on Google about this yatra.
Badrinath Dham opens on April 23, 2026, at 6:15 AM (Brahma Muhurta), and stays open until roughly mid-November. Daily darshan typically runs 4:30 AM–1:00 PM and 4:00 PM–9:00 PM.
Badrinath is fully motorable — no trek. From Haridwar it's about 320 km (10–12 hours) via Rishikesh, Devprayag and Joshimath. Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun (~310 km); nearest railhead is Rishikesh/Haridwar. Joshimath, 42 km away, is the last major stop before the temple.
May–June and September–October. September–October offers the calmest experience with shorter queues, while May–June is pleasant but very crowded with higher hotel rates. Mornings can drop to 5°C even in summer, so carry layers.
Tapt Kund is a natural hot-water spring on the bank of the Alaknanda, just below the temple entrance. Pilgrims traditionally take a dip here — the water sits around 45–55°C — before entering for darshan. It's believed to have purifying and healing properties.
Yes. A free e-pass via the Uttarakhand Tourist Care portal is mandatory; the registration checkpoint is at Pandukeshwar, about 24 km before Badrinath. Carry the QR pass on your phone and as a printout.
Mana Village — the last Indian village before the Tibet border, about 3 km away — plus Vasudhara Falls, Bheem Pul, the Saraswati river origin, and Brahma Kapal for ancestral rituals. The Auli ropeway near Joshimath is a popular add-on.