Badrinath Temple

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Vishnu · Vaishnava

Darshan timings: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Best time
Crowd: Moderate
Walking: Moderate walking

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What are the darshan timings at Badrinath Temple?: 4:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Which deity is worshipped here?: Vishnu, in the Vaishnava tradition.
What is the dress code and are there any rules?: Dress code: modest and conservative clothing. Footwear: Remove shoes before entering temple premises. Photography: Photography is strictly prohibited inside the temple.…
How do I reach Badrinath Temple?: Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 317 km. Nearest railway station: Rishikesh, 297 km.
Is there an entry fee?: General darshan is free. Special sevas, aartis or fast-track darshan are set by the temple authorities; EasyDarshan never sells queue-bypass access.

Overview

The Badrinath Temple, also known as the Badarinarayana Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. It is located in the town of Badrinath in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site and is one of the Char Dham (four abodes) and Chota Char Dham circuits, as well as one of the 108 Divya Desams for Vaishnavites. The temple is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas and is typically open for pilgrims between late April and early November.

Temple timings

Daily 4:30 AM–1:00 PM, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM

Monday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thursday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday	4:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

November to April

Timings can change on festival days and seasons — always confirm on the official temple portal before you travel.

Darshan & aarti

Maha Abhishek 4:30 AM, Shayan Aarti 8:30-9:00 PM. April to November.

Official rules & registrations

Dress code: modest and conservative clothing. Footwear: Remove shoes before entering temple premises. Photography: Photography is strictly prohibited inside the temple. Not permitted: leather items, alcohol, cigarettes, non-vegetarian food.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 317 km. Nearest railway: Rishikesh, 297 km. Nearest bus stand: Haridwar or Rishikesh, approximately 530-535 km from Delhi. Last mile: helicopter.

Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 317 km
Nearest station: Rishikesh, 297 km