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Badrinath Temple is also known as Badrinarayan Temple. A Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. According to legends, Lord Vishnu meditated here while seated on a Badri tree to bless humanity. Badrinath Temple is situated on the banks of the Alaknanda River, surrounded by mountains. The temple opens from April to November and in other months the temple remains closed due to heavy snowfall. People reach the temple by trekking or through road access.

The main attraction of the temple is the Black Idol of Badrinarayan, a form of Lord Vishnu, which is visited by the devotees seeking spiritual peace. This place is one of the integral parts of Chardham. Devotees around the world visit here in large numbers at the time of the opening of the mountains. It is the holiest shrine in the country. Thus this place becomes an important pilgrimage place due to its significance and the other points.

For more details, check our latest blog on the opening and closing dates of Badrinath Temple. To know the complete history of the Badrinath temple, check out our blog on the history of Badrinath.

How to Reach Badrinath Temple

The temple is well connected with different modes of transportation and one can comfortably reach it. Thus, one needs to plan the perfect ways to reach the temple. Some ways are given below.

By Rail 

The closest railway station to Badrinath is Rishikesh (i.e., 286 km) from the temple. From where one can get the vehicle or any public transport that will lead you to the temple.

By Road

Badrinath is well connected by road, so one can easily reach this place directly by road and public transport and taxis are easily available to this place from the nearby city, which would lead one comfortably to the temple.

By Air

The nearest airport from Badrinath is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, which is 314 Km from the Temple So one can book a flight to this airport and then reach the temple. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take public transport to the city.

Best Time to Visit Badrinath Temple

The best time to visit this temple is from March to October, the time of the opening of the mountain. For the rest of the year, the mountain has heavy snowfall, which does not let the devotees reach the temple. Thus, to visit in the summer is best at this temple.