Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Badrinarayan, is situated along the banks of the Alaknanda River in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is the premier shrine of both the All-India Char Dham and the Chota Char Dham of the Garhwal Himalayas. The temple is flanked by the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges and framed by the Neelkanth peak.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Chamoli
Circuit / Cluster
Char Dham
Panch Badri
Primary Deity
Lord Vishnu
Altitude
3,133 m
(10,279 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
Direct roadhead access at Badrinath Town
Recommended Season
May to June & September to October
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Akshaya Tritiya / Early May | Closes: November (Bhai Dooj / Vijaya Dashami declaration)
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
Narasimha Temple, Joshimath & Yogadhyan Badri, Pandukeshwar
Priesthood Lineage
Rawal (Nambudiri Brahmin of Kerala)
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Badrinath Temple.
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Roadhead Access
Badrinath Town
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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