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One of Hinduism's four sacred Char Dham
Badrinath sits at 3,100 m in the Garhwal Himalayas, on the bank of the Alaknanda river. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is revered as one of the four Char Dham and also one of the Chhota Char Dham of Uttarakhand.
3,100 mElevation above sea level
VishnuPresiding deity, as Badrinarayan
Apr–NovOnly open season, closed in winter
Road accessReachable by road, no trek required
The Setting
On the bank of the Alaknanda
The temple town sits in a narrow Himalayan valley carved by the Alaknanda river, ringed by the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges — a dramatic backdrop for one of Vishnu's most sacred shrines.
Tapt Kund
A hot spring at the temple's gate
Pilgrims traditionally bathe in these warm sulphur waters before entering the temple — a striking contrast to the cold mountain air just steps away.
Places to Visit
Beyond the temple
Plan Your Visit
Good to know
How to Reach
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradun
- Nearest rail: Rishikesh / Haridwar
- Then by road via Joshimath
Opening & Closing
- Opens: Akshaya Tritiya (late Apr/early May)
- Closes: Bhai Dooj (Oct/Nov)
- Deity moves to Joshimath for winter
Best Time
- May–June: pleasant, busiest
- Sep–Oct: fewer crowds, good weather
- Jul–Aug: monsoon, landslide risk