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Hindu temple · Chamoli district, Uttarakhand

Badrinath

Vishnu as Badrinarayan; one of the Char Dham.

Best monthsSep-Oct, May-Jun
BusiestOpening day and the Mata Murti ka Mela (September)
Nearest airportDehradun (DED)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary
  2. FEbruary
  3. MArch
  4. APril
  5. MAy (good)
  6. JUne (good)
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember (good)
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember
  12. DEcember

Why people go

The brightly painted temple stands on the Alaknanda at about 3,100 m, below the Neelkanth peak. It is reached by road, which makes it the easiest of the four dhams.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Dehradun (DED), about 140 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 259 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Dehradun railway station (DDN), about 148 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Kedarnath and Badrinath guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Bathe in the Tapt Kund hot spring before darshan, as pilgrims do.
  • Visit Mana village, 3 km away.
  • Registration is compulsory.

Visiting from abroad?

Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Official information: Shri Badarinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee.

Part of

Char Dham

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Badrinath?
Badrinath is in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
How do I reach Badrinath?
The nearest airport on our list is Dehradun (DED), about 140 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Dehradun railway station, about 148 km away.
What is the best time to visit Badrinath?
Sep-Oct, May-Jun is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Opening day and the Mata Murti ka Mela (September).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Badrinath?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome; follow the dress code and the instructions of staff at the gate.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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