Situated in Chamoli District of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand, Badrinath is the final destination to complete the “Char Dham Yatra”. With a beautiful background of Neelkanth Mountain Peak, it is picture perfect for any tourist. It’s is situated on an elevation of 3100 meters on the banks of riverAlaknanda. Badrinath is famous for its Badrinath Temple dedicated to Lord Badrinarayan, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Along with historic religious temples, Badrinath has spellbound natural beauty, religious ponds & water bodies making its unmatchable to any other place.
Location: Situated in Chamoli District of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand
How to Reach
- By Air – Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun is located 331 km from Badrinath. You can hire a taxi from Dehradun to reach Badrinath.
- By Train – The nearest railway station is in Rishikesh (300km), Kotdwar (297 km) and Haridwar (312 km).
- By Bus – Private and State transportation corporation buses are available to Badrinath from Delhi, Rishikesh and Haridwar.
Helicopter Service – Badrinath yatra has been made easy by helicopter service of Pawan Hans Limited from Agastyamuni. Badrinath yatra by Helicopter takes around 2 hours to complete. Contact Pawan Hans Limited at 01364-233901/02 in Rudraprayag and 011-24651248 in Delhi.
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Nearest Railway station: Rishikesh (300km), Kotdwar (297 km) and Haridwar (312 km).
Climate: Summer 7 to 18°C, winter -1 to -18°C
Places to See:
Some Temples en-route the main Badrinath temples are Brahma Kapal, Charanpaduka, Narad Kund, Neelkanth, Sheshnetra, Tapt Kund and The Temple Complex. Mesmerzing Vasudhara Falls are treat for Nature Lovers. For trekking lovers, Bardinath Trek is an irresistable trek.
Food:
Food in Badrinath is simple and has various local street food options like chole kulche, samosa, bread pakora and normal Indian thali. Food in Badrinath is simple and vegetarian.
Emergency Number:
Badrinath Police Station, Ph: 1381 – 222203
Hospital:
District Hospital
Gopeshwar, Chamoli, Chamoli – 246424
Call: (01372) 252245
Budget Hotels in Badrinath
Hotel Patliputra
Near Bus Stand,
Badrinath – 246422,
Chamoli District,
Approx. Rs.900
Hotel Dwarikesh
Plot No. 536 – 537,
Near Bus Stand,
Badrinath Dham
Approx. Rs.2655
GMVN Yatri Niwas Badrinath
Badrinath, Chamoli District,
Approx. Rs.100
GMVN Badrinath Tourist Rest House
Badrinath, Chamoli District
Approx. Rs. 600
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