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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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    Badrinath 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.

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    Vasudhara Falls

    Vasudhara Falls is a waterfall situated near Badrinath, in Uttarakhand, India.

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    Sapta 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.

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    Satopanth 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.

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    Nilkantha

    Nilkantha is a major peak of the Garhwal division of the Himalayas, in the Uttarakhand region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

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    Nar 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.

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    Chaukhamba
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    Mandir 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.

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    Mana Peak
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    Nilgiri Parbat
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    Balakun
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    Avalanche 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.

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    Gauri Parbat
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    Valley 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.

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    Kedarnath 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.

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    Gurdwara 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.

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    Nanda 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.

MonthAverageRain
JanCold-2°C31 mm
FebCold-1°C42 mm
MarCold3°C34 mm
AprCold8°C30 mm
MayPleasant11°C43 mm
JunPleasant14°C117 mm
JulRainy14°C264 mm
AugRainy13°C239 mm
SepPleasant11°C120 mm
OctCold7°C16 mm
NovCold4°C6 mm
DecCold0°C12 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

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Badrinath costs

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

TownDistanceBest weatherPlaces to see3 days, mid-range, per person
Badrinath–May–Jun, Sep17₹7,000–₹13,800
Ghangaria10 kmMay–Jun, Sep17₹7,000–₹13,800
Valley of Flowers National Park12 kmMay–Jun, Sep16₹7,000–₹13,800
Hemkund12 kmeasiest Jun7₹7,000–₹13,800
Joshimath22 kmMar–Jun, Sep–Dec18₹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.