Badrinath Yatra from Haridwar and Delhi

Badrinath Yatra from Haridwar and Delhi

Badrinath Background & History

Badrinath is situated in the lap of Nar-Narayan Parvat, with the towering Neelkanth peak (6,597mts.) in the background. Also known as the Vishal Badri, the largest among the five Badris, it is revered by all as the apt tribute to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that to revive the lost prestige of Hinduism and to unite the country in one bond, Adi Guru Sri Shankaracharya built four pilgrimage centers in four corners of India. Among them were Badrikashram (Badrinath) in the north, Rameshwaram in the south, Dwarkapuri in the west and Jagannath Puri in the east. Badrinath is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters. is considered to be amongst the most pious.

Badrinath travel agents revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries which gave it the name ‘Badri Van’ meaning ‘forest of berries.’ Built by Adi Shankaracharya, the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches and restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia & Holkar. The main entrance gate is colorful & imposing popularly known as Singhdwar.

How to get there in Badrinath

Airport: Jolly Grant Dehradun, 317 Km.
Railhead: Rishikesh (300 km.), Kotdwar (327 km.)
Road: Well connected to Rishikesh, Kotdwar, Dehradun, Haridwar and other important hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaun region

Badrinath General information

Area: 3 Sq Km.
Climate Summer: April-Aug. Cool during the day and cold at night.
Climate Winter: Sep. to Nov. cold during the day and chilly at night.
Rainfall: 1,475 mm.
Clothing: April to July: Light woolens
Clothing: Sep to Nov: Heavy woolens
Language: Hindi, Garhwali & English

Some of the tour packages covering Badrinath:-

• Do Dham Yatra Package
• Chardham Yatra Tour Package from Delhi
• Char Dham Yatra Tour from Kolkata

More tour packages from DBTT:-

• Chopta, Joshimath & Auli Tour Package
• Badrinath Auli Tour Package