Why people go
The stone temple at about 3,580 m is the most visited of the Char Dham. The 16 km walk from Gaurikund is part of the pilgrimage; ponies, palkis and helicopters help those who need it.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Dehradun (DED), about 104 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 218 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Dehradun railway station (DDN), about 110 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
- Registration on the Uttarakhand Tourist Care portal is compulsory.
- Book helicopters only on the official IRCTC heli-yatra site.
- Plan a rest day in Guptkashi or Sonprayag.
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 · The 12 Jyotirlingas
Other shrines nearby
- Tungnath, Rudraprayag district (about 31 km)
- Badrinath, Chamoli district (about 41 km)
- Hemkund Sahib, Chamoli district (about 52 km)
- Neelkanth Mahadev, near Rishikesh (about 101 km)
- Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar (about 122 km)
Frequently asked questions
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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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