Things to do in Badrinath, Uttarakhand
Badrinath is a town and nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is a Hindu holy place, and is one of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage.
17 places to visit in and around Badrinath, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Badrinath Temple
Badarinath Temple, also known as Badarinarayana Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. It is located in the town of Badrinath in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India.
- 2Vasudhara Falls
Vasudhara Falls is a waterfall situated near Badrinath, in Uttarakhand, India.
- 3Sapta Badri
Sapta Badri constitutes a group of seven sacred Hindu temples, dedicated to god Vishnu, located in Garhwal Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
- 4Satopanth Tal
Satopanth Tal is a lake in Uttarakhand, India, located in the midst of snow-capped peaks at an altitude of 4,600 metres above sea-level. It lies near the base of the Satopanth Glacier.
- 5Nilkantha
Nilkantha is a major peak of the Garhwal division of the Himalayas, in the Uttarakhand region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
- 6Nar Parvat
Nar Parvat is a mountain peak located at 5,855 m above sea level in the state of Uttarakhand in India and the prominence is 871 m.
- 7Chaukhamba
- 8Mandir Parbat
Mandir Parbat is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. The elevation of Mandir Parbat is 6,559 metres and its prominence is 807 metres.
- 9Mana Peak
- 10Nilgiri Parbat
- 11Balakun
- 12Avalanche Peak
The Avalanche Peaks are two mountain peaks situated above the Arwa Valley to the northwest of Badrinath in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The peaks are named for the avalanches experienced by early climbers seeking to cross the glaciers beneath them.
- 13Gauri Parbat
- 14Valley of Flowers National Park · in Valley of Flowers National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park which was established in 1982. It is located in Chamoli in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora.
- 15Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary · in Valley of Flowers National Park
Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary, also called the Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary, is a wildlife sanctuary declared under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and located in Uttarakhand, India.
- 16Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib · in Ghangaria
Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib is a Sikh place of worship and pilgrimage site in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. It is devoted to Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, and finds mention in Dasam Granth.
- 17Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks · in Valley of Flowers National Park
The Nanda Devi National Park and Valley of Flowers National Parks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uttarakhand, India.
Best time to visit Badrinath
Best weather: May–Jun, Sep.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Cold | -2°C | 31 mm |
| Feb | Cold | -1°C | 42 mm |
| Mar | Cold | 3°C | 34 mm |
| Apr | Cold | 8°C | 30 mm |
| May | Pleasant | 11°C | 43 mm |
| Jun | Pleasant | 14°C | 117 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 14°C | 264 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 13°C | 239 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 11°C | 120 mm |
| Oct | Cold | 7°C | 16 mm |
| Nov | Cold | 4°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Cold | 0°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Badrinath
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Dehradun (DDN), 148 km away.
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 140 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Badrinath costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Badrinath is not included.
Compare Badrinath with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badrinath | – | May–Jun, Sep | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Ghangaria | 10 km | May–Jun, Sep | 17 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Valley of Flowers National Park | 12 km | May–Jun, Sep | 16 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Hemkund | 12 km | easiest Jun | 7 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Joshimath | 22 km | Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec | 18 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Badrinath; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Badrinath?
The best known are Badrinath Temple, Vasudhara Falls, Sapta Badri, Satopanth Tal, Nilkantha.
When is the best time to visit Badrinath?
Best weather: May–Jun, Sep.
How do I reach Badrinath?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Dehradun (DDN), 148 km away. Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), 140 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Badrinath cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Badrinath is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.