Badrinath FAQs - Badrinath Yatra Frequently Asked Questions

Are you planning on a spiritual journey to Badrinath temple but have a lot of questions in mind? Then here are some important and frequently asked questions for Badrinath Dham:

What is the Opening and Closing Date for 2019?

The temple will open its Kapat on 10^th May 2019 and will close on 20^th November 2019. Just like the other Dham sites of Uttarakhand the temple darshan commences on the holy occasion of Akshay Tritiya and closes down on Bhai Dooj. It remains open for a duration of 6 months and closes down for the remainder of the 6 months during the winter months. The closing dates may still vary but will be announced for sure a month before its closing. However you still have time to book your package for Badrinath.

Darshan Timings for Badrinath

Given Below is the Temple Darshan Timings:

Morning – 4:30 am to 1:00 pm
Evening – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (and maybe even later)

In order to have a good darshan and avoid the crowd you can choose to leave your hotel as early as 3 am in the morning. Also keep in mind that from 1 pm to 4 pm the temple kapats closes for lunch.

If I Get Late with Darshan then where Can I Stay near the Temple?

There are several tented accommodation facilities available that allows you to stay in extremely close proximity to the temple. There are almost 4,000 tents available and is used by people who opt for evening darshan. You should be prepared to spend the night in a tent by loading up on woollen wear and winter clothes like jackets, zippers, sweaters etc.

Is it Safe to Travel to Badrinath?

Badrinath is by far the most easily accessible Dham sites in the Chardham routes. The roads lead you directly to the entrance of the temple and is extremely safe and secure. The roads are also well maintained and strong and the surroundings are also secured. It is also not at a height which does not make the pilgrim experience mountain sickness. All in all it is undoubtedly the safest temple in the Chardham portals.

When is the Best Time to Travel to Badrinath?

Being located on a hill the temperature and weather conditions here are equivalent to that of any other hill town. the winters here are cold, harsh and freezing during which the temple kapat is shut down for darshan. Summer months of May to mid-June are the best time for you to plan your trip to Badrinath. During this time the weather is pleasant, comfortable and makes travelling easier and not a hassle anymore.

I want to Explore Badrinath and its Surrounding Places. How Many Days would be Enough?

If you wish to explore the nearby tourist attractions in Badrinath like Mana village, Vasudhara falls etc then a minimum of 2 days is required. In order to go on excursions you can go to Auli, Hemkund Sahib, Valley Of flowers (depending on the month) etc. which would be a good idea to add to your Badrinath yatra.

What is the Road Condition in Badrinath?

The road leading up to the temple are smooth and well maintained. They are in good condition since they are a part of NH 58, which allows you to even take your own vehicle. Remember not to make the journey during the monsoon months since the roads are prone to heavy landslides triggered during downpours.

How can I Reach Badrinath from Rishikesh?

Badrinath can be easily reached from Rishikesh by road which means that you can either hire a taxi, rent a car or take your own personal vehicle to the Dham which will be the best idea. It will be a journey of more than 10 hours overall. There are also state run buses plying from Rishikesh to Badrinath. You will be following this basic route – Rishikesh – Devprayag - Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Nandprayag – Pipalkoti – Joshimath – Govindghat – hanuman Chatti – Badrinath

Other than Hotels what are the Other Accommodation Facilities in Badrinath

Other than the hotels and lodges, Badrinath also has GMVN guesthouses offering budget stay options along with pocket friendly food availability. You also stay at ashrams and Dharamshalas in dorms which would save you a lot of money but will devoid you of all the privacy and other amenities.

During the Peak Season how Corded does Badrinath Get?

During the peak season in Badrinath pilgrims from all over the world make it a point to visit the temple which generally varies between 20,000 to 30,000 per day. the pilgrim footfall cuts down substantially during the monsoon months to as low as 3,000 to 4,000. It then gradually increases with the onset of autumn to almost 10,000 per day.