Badrinath Dham, located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli region, is one of India’s most respected pilgrimage locations. Worshipped by Lord Vishnu as Badrinarayan, it is a component of the Char Dham Yatra. Here’s a summary.
Overview
Badrinath Dham is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India, situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is part of the Char Dham Yatra and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Badrinarayan. Here’s an overview.
Highlights
- Deity: A black stone (Saligram) idol of Lord Badrinarayan, seated in a meditative pose.
- Architecture: The temple has a conical roof with a gold-gilded spire and intricate carvings.
- The sanctum houses the deity along with idols of other deities like Garuda and Kubera.
Itinerary
Cost Includes
- Pick up and drop from the airport/railway/bus station.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis.
- All breakfast included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle.
- Driver’s bata, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges All applicable taxes.
Cost Excludes
- Service Tax – 5% GST Extra.
- Any train, bus, or air price any more meals not listed in the package's contents.
- Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any personal costs like phone, minibar, room service, laundry, etc.
- Any fees for services or activities not covered by the included.
- Additional fees during high season, long weekends, or festival periods.
The temple opens annually around April/May and closes for winter in November, as per the Hindu calendar. The exact dates depend on the Akshaya Tritiya and Vijayadashami festivals.
By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (314 km).
By Train: The nearest railway station is Rishikesh (295 km).
By Road: Regular buses and taxis are available from Rishikesh, Haridwar, and Dehradun.
The best time is during May-June and September-October. Avoid monsoon months (July-August) due to landslides and heavy rainfall.
Morning Abhishekam: Sacred bathing of the deity.
Alankar Darshan: Ornamented deity viewing.
Pind Daan and Shraddha: Rituals for ancestors at Brahma Kapal.
Tapt Kund: A natural hot water spring.
Mana Village: India’s last village near the Indo-Tibetan border.
Neelkanth Peak: A picturesque mountain backdrop.
Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa: Mythological caves linked to the Mahabharata.