About Badrinath

Badrinath Holiday Packages

Badrinath is one of the holiest towns in India, in terms of Hindu religious sentiments, since it is one of the four pilgrimage spots that make up the Chardham. The town is perched on the banks of the Alaknanda River, and is located 9 kms from the Nilkantha peak.

It is home to the Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Also referred to as Bhubaikunth and Tapobhumi, the temple is said to have been established by Adi Shankaracharya. The town of Badrinath is also the gateway for several treks and mountaineering expeditions, including the one to Nilkantha and another to the Nanda Devi peak, which takes more than a week to complete. Although during the year 1914, the population of Badrinath town was a mere 20-30 families, it has currently risen to more than 4,000 in its nearby areas.

Places To Visit In Badrinath With Badrinah Tour Packages

1. Badrinath Temple

What’s Special: One of the Char dhams

Nearby Attractions: Bheem Pul, Cave of Veda Vyasa, Brahma Kapal, Charan Paduka

Elevation: 3300 m

Transportation: By walk, rickshaw

Best Season: Summer season

Duration: 1 to 2 Hours

Timings: 04:00 am to 09:00 pm

Entry Fee: Free

Badrinath Temple is the most important and sacred site not only in Badrinath but all over India. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is located amidst snow-capped mountain ranges giving a photogenic appeal to the temple. The temple has great importance in the Hindu religion and also one of the char dhams. There is also a hot water spring inside the temple, and taking a dip inside it is believed to cure people of many diseases.

2. Charan Paduka

What’s Special: Footprints of Lord Vishnu

Nearby Attractions: Badrinath Temple, Bheem Pul, Cave of Veda Vyasa, Brahma Kapal,

Elevation: 3380 m

Transportation: Walking

Best Season: Summer season

Duration: 30 minutes

Timings: 24 Hours

Entry Fee: Free

Another place of immense importance, located at a distance of 3 km from the main temple of Badrinath, Charan Paduka as the name suggests is the footprints of Lord Vishnu on a rock when he placed his foot first time on the earth. This place is located at a height of 3380 m above sea level which makes it possible for people to capture mesmerizing views from the top.

3. Nilkantha

What’s Special: Picturesque Views, Sunrise and sunset

Nearby Attractions: Badrinath Temple, Brahma Kapal, Bheem Pul, Vyasa Cave, Kalpeshwar

Elevation: 6596 m

Transportation: Trekking

Best Season: Summer and autumn season

Duration: 1 to 2 Hours

Timings: 24 Hours

Entry Fee: Free

Lying amidst glaciers, Nilkantha is a peak which is close to Badrinath and looks ethereal when the sun rays falls on it. Surrounding it are other important peaks like Nanda Devi, Gangotri glacier etc. One can enjoy trekking to the base camp of Nilkantha to get the unobstructed views of the peak.

4. Vasudhara Falls

What’s Special: Tranquil Environment

Nearby Attractions: Badrinath Temple, Brahma Kapal, Bheem Pul, Vyasa Cave, Kalpeshwar

Elevation: 12000 ft.

Transportation: Cab, Walk

Best Season: Summer and autumn season

Duration: 2 to 3 Hours

Timings: 24 Hours

Entry Fee: Free

Another heavenly beautiful attraction in Badrinath is Vasudhara Falls which is famous for offering a tranquil atmosphere to the tourists. It is said to be the resting place for Pandavas. Tourists can spend some time being at this place and undertaking meditation.

5. Tapt Kund

What’s Special: Therapeutic properties of the kund

Nearby Attractions: Badrinath Temple, Brahma Kapal, Bheem Pul, Vyasa Cave

Elevation: 3380 feet

Transportation: Walk, Rickshaw

Best Season: Summer and autumn season

Duration: 1 to 2 Hours

Timings: 24 Hours

Entry Fee: Free

Tapt Kund as the name suggests is a hot water bath which is believed to have therapeutic effects on skin, mind, and body. The water of this Kund is naturally hot and people take a dip in this kund to get rid off all the impurities and to feel relaxed.

6. Bheem Pul

What’s Special: Natural Beauty

Nearby Attractions: Badrinath Temple, Vasudhara Falls, Brahma Kapal, Vyasa Cave

Elevation: 3219 m

Transportation: Taxi, Rickshaw

Best Season: Summer season

Duration: 1 to 2 Hours

Timings: 24 Hours

Entry Fee: Free

Bheem Pul is a naturally formed stone bridge on the river Saraswati. It is believed that when Bheem, one of the Pandavas was looking for a way to cross the river, he threw a stone in the river which led to the creation of this bridge. The sight is appealing and picture-worthy with the river Saraswati flowing below the two giant stones.

7. Brahma Kapal

What’s Special: Important in Hindu religion

Nearby Attractions: Badrinath Temple, Vasudhara Falls, Bheem pul, Vyasa Cave, Tapt kund

Elevation: N/A

Transportation: Taxi, Rickshaw

Best Season: Summer and autumn season

Duration: 30 minutes

Timings: 24 Hours

Entry Fee: Free

This is one of the most important places to visit in Badrinath for Hindus as it is believed that Lord Brahma resides here. People from the Hindu religion come here after the death of their loved one with their ashes to be immersed in the river where Brahma Kapal is built to help them attain Nirvana.

8. Vyas Gufa

What’s Special: A place where Mahabharata was written by Maharishi Vyas

Nearby Attractions: Badrinath Temple, Vasudhara Falls, Bheem pul, Brahma Kapal, Tapt kund

Elevation: N/A

Transportation: Taxi, Rickshaw

Best Season: Summer and autumn season

Duration: 1 Hour

Timings: 24 Hours

Entry Fee: Free

Vyas Gufa is around 5111 years old and has great importance in the Hindu mythology. It is the same place where Maharishi Vyas is said to have documented Mahabharata. Located nearby to the Vyas Gufa, there is Ganesha gufa as well which is equally famous.

Best Time To Book A Badrinath Yatra Package

The road to Badrinath yatra from Joshimath is open every year from May through November. The Badrinath temple opens in the month of April or May and closes back for winters in the third week of November because of extreme weather conditions. Booking Badrinath holiday package during the monsoons (July through September) involves the risks of flash floods and landslides. The temple is closed for the winter season during October–November. Badrinath has a cold climate around the year but the best time to visit is from May to June (summer) and again from September to October (post-monsoon). Manage your Badrinath Package Rates by book our Char Dham itinerary to get the best deals. So, book these tour packages to Badrinath and enjoy one of the holiest pilgrimages in India with your loved ones. Let us now see the month-wise weather details of Badrinath:

May to June

Summer season is the best season to visit Badrinath if you want to enjoy your trip without any hassle. This is also the peak tourist season as most temples are open during these months and trekking and sightseeing can be enjoyed without the fear of heavy snowfall.

July to August

During the months from July to August, Badrinath witnesses heavy rainfall which makes the weather pleasant but at the same time, the danger of landslides increases. Also, the main temple along with other temples are mostly closed during these months.

September to October

These months are again ideal for a visit to Badrinath. The temperature is pleasant after the rains have stopped and ideal for a pilgrimage tour to Badrinath. Trekking can also be enjoyed during these months.

October to March

Winter season is not an ideal time to visit Badrinath as most of the routes are blocked and temples are closed due to heavy snowfall. The temperature reaches minus with heavy snowfall especially during the months of December and January.

How To Reach Badrinath?

Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun is the nearest airport to Badrinath. One can hire a cab or get a bus from Dehradun to Badrinath. The nearest train station is in Haridwar which is about 315 km away. Regular trains to Haridwar and Dehradun are available to visit Badrinath. Travelers can also book our Delhi to Badrinath tour package to save travel hassles.

By Air

The best way to reach Badrinath is by taking a flight especially if one is traveling from far away places. The nearest airport is located in Dehradun which is Jolly Grant Airport. The distance of this airport to Badrinath which is 311 km can be covered in 10 hours by road by hiring a taxi.

By Train

Another great way to reach Badrinath is by taking a train. There is no direct train to Badrinath, however, one can take a train to Rishikesh from cities like Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, etc to easily reach Badrinath. From Rishikesh, take a local bus or a taxi to reach Badrinath in 10 hours.

By Road

Badrinath may not have a good connectivity of trains or flights but it does have a good connectivity by road. Buses can be taken to reach Badrinath from Rishikesh, Haridwar, or Dehradun. One can also choose to self-drive to reach conveniently.

Badrinath is not only a pilgrimage spot, but is also one of the most ethereally beautiful places to visit if you are looking for complete peace of mind. There are plenty of temples here apart from the Badrinath Temple, as well as many scenic routes that one can take to get away from the crowds. It is a must visit, if not for religious sentiments, then for the natural beauty that will surround you once you reach. So go ahead and browse through the best available Badrinath Yatra Packages, and book one to suit your needs.

8 Badrinath Tour Packages

Best Badrinath Tour Packages

Badrinath Tour Packages	Duration	Price*	Inclusions	Details
Uttarakhand dham Yatra Tour Package	7 Nights / 8 Days	₹0/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details
Uttarakhand Do Dham Tour Package	7 Nights / 8 Days	₹0/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details
Guptkashi/kedranath/Badrinath	4 Nights / 5 Days	₹0/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Hotels	View Details
Best Of Do Dham Yatra For (6 N / 7 D)	6 Nights / 7 Days	₹15000/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details
Do dham Yatra Tour	6 Nights / 7 Days	₹15000/-	Meal, Transfer, Flights, Sightseeing, Hotels	View Details