Badrinath Tour Packages – Echardham

Badrinath Tourism Guide

Overview: Badrinath, a revered pilgrimage town in Uttarakhand, is celebrated for the Badrinath chardham yatra Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It forms part of the Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimages. Nestled in the Garhwal hills by the Alaknanda River, Badrinath sits at an elevation of 10,279 feet, flanked by the Nar and Narayan mountain ranges with the majestic Neelkanth mountain as its backdrop. The temple, believed to be established by Adi Shankaracharya, houses a self-manifested black stone idol of Lord Vishnu, making it one of the eight swayam vyakta kshetras.

Temple Timings and Festivals:

• Opening Times: The temple opens at 4:30 AM with the Maha Abhishek and is accessible to the public from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, closing from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
• Closure and Reopening: It remains closed from November to April, reopening on Akshaya Tritiya in chardham tour package April and closing on Bhatridwitya in October. The Akhanda Jyoti lamp remains lit during its closure, and the image of Badrinath is moved to Narasimha Temple in Jyotirmath.

Special Pooja Rates:

• Maha Abhishek (4:30 AM – 6:30 AM): INR 4300
• Abhishek Puja: INR 4101
• Ved Path (6:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM): INR 2100
• Geeta Path: INR 2500
• Shrimad Bhagwat Saptah Path: INR 35101
• Entire Day Pujas: INR 11700
• Evening Aarti & Path (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Swarna Aarti – INR 376, char dham yatra Vishnusahasranam Path – INR 456, Kapoor Aarti – INR 151, Shayan Aarti – INR 3100
• Akhand Jyoti Annual: INR 4951, One Day – INR 1451

Nearby Attractions:

• Auli (24 km)
• Valley of Flowers (10 km)
• Nainital (151 km)
• Madhyamaheshwar (29 km)
• Rishikesh (138 km)

Activities in Badrinath:

• Visit Badrinath Temple
• Charanpaduka
• Vasudhara Falls
• Neelkanth
• Tapt Kund
• Bheem Pul

Travel Information:

• Accessibility: Badrinath is reachable by road with buses and taxis available from  char dham yatra 2025 Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, and nearby towns. The closest airport is Jolly Grant Airport (317 km) in Dehradun, and the nearest railway stations are Rishikesh (297 km) and Kotdwar (327 km). Helicopter services are also offered from Dehradun.
• Local Transport: While personal cars or taxis are convenient, exploring Badrinath on foot is recommended.

Local Cuisine:

• The food in Badrinath consists of typical Indian and popular Chinese dishes available at local eateries. Non-vegetarian food and alcohol are prohibited due to the town’s religious significance.

Best Time to Visit:

• Ideal Months: May to June and mid-September to October when the weather is pleasant (average day temperature of 18°C).
• Avoid Monsoon: July and August due to landslides.
• Winter: November to April is very cold with heavy snowfall, and the temple remains closed.

Suitability:

• Ideal for those seeking a spiritual experience amidst stunning natural beauty.

Challenges:

• Frequent roadblocks due to snowfall in winter and landslides during the monsoon season.
• Heavy pilgrim traffic during peak visiting months (May, June, September, and October).

Highlights:

• Known for its scenic beauty, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and water bodies like the Alaknanda and Rishi Ganga.
• Proximity to Auli, a premier skiing destination in India.