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3,133 m
Altitude
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May – Jun
Best Season
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3-4 Days
Ideal Duration
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520 km · 12 hrs
From Delhi
About Badrinath
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and nestled between the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges at 3,133m. The vibrant temple, Tapt Kund hot springs and Mana Village — India's last village before Tibet — create an unforgettable confluence of faith and Himalayan beauty.
Badrinath is the most accessible of the Char Dhams, reachable entirely by road. The temple opens each year in April/May with the Brahma Kapal ritual and closes in November with the Makar Sankranti ceremony.
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Best Time to Visit
Temple opens April/May and closes November. May–June offers clear skies and comfortable temperatures. September–October provides post-monsoon clarity.
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Summer
May – Jun
Peak pilgrimage season. Clear views of Neelkanth peak. 7–18°C. Book accommodation early.
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Monsoon
Jul – Sep
Road closures and landslides common. Temple open but access risky. Avoid if possible.
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Autumn
Sep – Oct
Crystal-clear post-monsoon skies. Best for photography. Fewer crowds. 5–15°C.
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Winter
Nov – Apr
Temple closed. Murti moves to Narad Kund in Joshimath for winter puja.
How to Reach
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By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (315 km). Daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai.
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By Train
Haridwar Junction (320 km) or Rishikesh (295 km). Express trains from Delhi in 4–6 hrs.
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By Road
Delhi → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Devprayag → Joshimath → Badrinath (520 km, 12–14 hrs).
Things to Do
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Badrinath Temple Darshan
One of the most sacred Vishnu temples. Morning and evening aarti are profoundly moving.
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Tapt Kund Hot Springs
Natural sulphur springs below the temple. Pilgrims bathe before darshan — said to cure skin ailments.
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Mana Village
India's last inhabited village before the Tibet border. Visit Vyas Cave and Bhim Pul.
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Vasudhara Falls
5 km trek from Mana Village to this 400-ft waterfall. Legend says water doesn't touch the sinful.
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Neelkanth Peak Viewpoint
Panoramic views of the 6,596m Neelkanth peak that towers over the Badrinath valley.
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Travel Tips
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Carry warm layers — temperatures drop sharply after sunset even in summer.
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Visit Tapt Kund early morning to avoid crowds. Bring a towel and change of clothes.
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Mana Village closes for the season when the temple closes — plan accordingly.
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Altitude sickness is possible. Spend a night in Joshimath to acclimatise.
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Carry cash — ATMs are unreliable. Last reliable ATM is in Joshimath.