Badrinath Temple

Temple Overview

Badrinath is one of the four Char Dham sites and a major Vaishnava pilgrimage. The temple is dedicated to Lord Badrinarayan and is open from April/May to October/November. It is reached by road from Haridwar/Rishikesh.

Darshan Timings

• General Darshan(4:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (seasonal))

  Queue-based darshan during opening season.

• Special Pooja(As per booking)Booking required

Aarti Schedule

• Mahabhishek4:30 AM – 6:30 AM
• Abhishek Pooja8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Geet Govind3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
• Shayan Aarti8:30 PM – 9:00 PM

How to Book Darshan

Char Dham Yatra registration is required on the Uttarakhand government portal. Temple darshan is queue-based. Special pooja can be booked through the temple committee.

How to Reach

Best Time to Visit

May to October when the temple is open. May–June and September–October are ideal; monsoon (July–August) can cause landslides.

Festivals

• Badri-Kedar festival(Jun)
• Mata Murti Ka Mela(Sep)

Travel Tips

• Register for Char Dham Yatra online before travel.
• Acclimatize at Joshimath or nearby before visiting. Carry warm clothes.
• Road conditions vary; check weather and official advisories.

Quick answers

• darshan timing
• aarti timing
• how to book darshan
• how to reach
• best time to visit
• festivals
• travel tips

FAQ

• When does Badrinath temple open and close?

  Badrinath typically opens in late April or early May and closes around Diwali (October/November). Exact dates are announced by the temple committee.

• How to reach Badrinath from Delhi?

  From Delhi, drive or take a bus to Haridwar/Rishikesh, then to Badrinath via Joshimath. Total road distance from Delhi is about 530 km. Helicopter services are available in season.