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.
Itinerary
Arrive in New Delhi and we will drive to Haridwar. On arrival at Haridwar, check in to your hotel. In the evening, proceed to Har Ki Pauri to enjoy Ganga Aarti on the banks of Ganges. Dinner and Overnight stay at Haridwar.
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments, you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to Tapt Kund (Hot Spring), take a bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later I returned back to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
This morning, you check out of the hotel at 08:00 am and drive to Badrinath via Joshimath. After driving through some wonderful Ghat road you arrive at Badrinath. On arrival check into the hotel. After some rest and refreshments, you are all set to go to Badrinath Temple for darshan in the evening. But first you have to go to TaptKund (Hot Spring), take a bath and then go to the temple. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinath Ji is 15 meters in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire. Later back to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
This morning, go for Badrinathdarshan. After darshan returns back to the hotel, breakfast at the hotel and proceed for Badrinath local sightseeing visit Mana Village, VyasGufa, Ganesh Gufa, and Mata Murti temple. Afternoon driver back to Rudraprayag via Karanprayag. Rudraprayag is a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini. On arrival check in at hotel.Rest of the day free to explore the Rudraprayag town. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning, after breakfast, you drive downhill to Rishikesh, a spiritual city and the Yoga capital of the world. On reaching Rishikesh you will do the Rishikesh sightseeing visit Ram Jhula and Laxman Jhula. Evening drive to Haridwar.On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
Next day, in the morning after breakfast, I drove to Jodhpur. On arrival at Jodhpur check-in the hotel and we will visit attractive mandora gardens, mehrangarh fort and later back to hotel for Dinner & Overnight stay.
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.