﻿{"id":19,"date":"2018-09-08T23:22:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-08T23:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpsites.co\/marketer\/?p=19"},"modified":"2023-11-28T18:15:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T18:15:02","slug":"badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Badrinath Travel Blog \u2013 Excellent Guide no.1 on how to plan a trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>For me, visiting Badrinath was like realizing a lifelong dream. I grew up in a setting where we frequently heard tales about Char Dham in our homes and harbored hopes of making the trip there. Even though people frequently travel to Kedarnath dham and Badrinath together, Badrinath is still more accessible than Kedarnath. Both of these locations are in the Himalayas, which are almost hostile to people despite our invasion with buildings, roads, and helicopters.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Badrinath_Dham_History_and_Mythology\" title=\"Badrinath Dham History and Mythology\">Badrinath Dham History and Mythology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Badrinath_Weather_and_Best_Time_to_Visit\" title=\"Badrinath Weather and Best Time to Visit\">Badrinath Weather and Best Time to Visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#How_to_Reach_Badrinath\" title=\"How to Reach Badrinath \">How to Reach Badrinath <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#By_Own_CarTaxiMini_BusBus\" title=\"By Own Car\/Taxi\/Mini Bus\/Bus\">By Own Car\/Taxi\/Mini Bus\/Bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#By_Bus\" title=\"By Bus\">By Bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#By_Train\" title=\"By Train\">By Train<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#By_Air\" title=\"By Air\">By Air<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Registrations_and_Timings\" title=\"Registrations and Timings \">Registrations and Timings <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Registration_for_Badrinath_Visit\" title=\"Registration for Badrinath Visit\">Registration for Badrinath Visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Badrinath_Temple_Timings\" title=\"Badrinath Temple Timings\">Badrinath Temple Timings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Best_places_to_stay_in_Badrinath\" title=\"Best places to stay in Badrinath\">Best places to stay in Badrinath<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Places_to_visit_near_Badrinath\" title=\"Places to visit near Badrinath\">Places to visit near Badrinath<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Hemkund_Sahib\" title=\"Hemkund Sahib\">Hemkund Sahib<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Valley_of_Flowers\" title=\"Valley of Flowers\">Valley of Flowers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Mana_Village\" title=\"Mana Village\">Mana Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Auli\" title=\"Auli\">Auli<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Connectivity_from_Major_Places\" title=\"Connectivity from Major Places\">Connectivity from Major Places<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#Our_very_own_experience_of_visiting_Badrinath_Dham\" title=\"Our very own experience of visiting Badrinath Dham\">Our very own experience of visiting Badrinath Dham<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n\r\n<p>The trip to Badrinath is a pilgrimage in and of itself because of the extreme cold, the altitude, and the length and difficulty of the trip. It\u2019s also best to be as organized as you can.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1997 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Badrinath\" width=\"380\" height=\"285\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM.jpeg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 380px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 380\/285;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1997\" src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Badrinath\" width=\"380\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.08-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/noscript> On the way to Badrinath<\/p>\r\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trip_details_to_help_you_plan\"><\/span><strong>Trip details to help you plan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Badrinath_Dham_History_and_Mythology\"><\/span><strong>Badrinath Dham History and Mythology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The native appellation for a particular kind of wild fruit, Badari, gave rise to the name of the Badarinath tirtha. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi assumed the shape of a berry tree to protect Lord Vishnu from the scorching sun while He was performing penance in these mountains. Lord Vishnu lives there, but it is also the residence of many pilgrims, saints, and sages who come here to meditate in search of enlightenment.<\/p>\r\n<p>According to another legend, Badrinath was once the home of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati before being carried away by Lord Vishnu through the use of a prank that also demonstrated the love between the two gods.<\/p>\r\n<p>One of the Char Dhams, which also includes Jagannath Puri, Dwaraka, and Rameshwaram, is Badrinath. Also, it is one of the four northern Chota Dhams, along with Gangotri, Yamunotri and Kedarnath. There is great religious and spiritual importance to both the land of Badrinath and the temple.<\/p>\r\n<p>According to the Skand Puran, Adiguru Shankaracharya brought the idol of Lord Badarinath back to this temple in the eighth century A.D. after retrieving it from Narad Kund. Adi Shankaracharya restored Badarinath, also known as Badari Vishal, to restore Hinduism\u2019s lost lustre and to knit the nation\u2019s people together. It was constructed during a time when there was concern that Hinduism might lose its prominence and splendour as Buddhism was growing in the Himalayan range. To restore Hinduism\u2019s former glory, Adi Sankaracharya constructed temples in the Himalayas for the Hindu gods Shiva and Vishnu.<\/p>\r\n<p>Per the puranic tale, the Pandav brothers and Draupadi travelled on their final pilgrimage by climbing the slopes of a peak near Badarinath known as Swargarohini, also known as the \u201cAscent to Heaven\u201d.<\/p>\r\n<p>Many ancient religious luminaries, including Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya, Sri Madhavacharya, Sri Nityananda, and Kapila Muni, came here for study and quiet meditation, and many still come here today. Maharshi Narada attained salvation here, and Lord Krishna loved this region.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Badrinath_Weather_and_Best_Time_to_Visit\"><\/span><strong>Badrinath Weather and Best Time to Visit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Badrinath is situated just before the Indo-Tibetan border in the remote Garhwal region of Uttarakhand\u2019s Chamoli district. The weather in Badrinath is good between April and October for pilgrims and tourists. Temperatures can vary from 6\u00b0C to 17\u00b0C during this time. One can go to the Badrinath shrine during this time for darshan. The dates for when the temple shutters on Vijayadashami and reopens on Vasant Panchami can be found listed on the official website. Since landslides frequently occur in the region, the rainy monsoon months of July to August present certain risks. It is advisable to abstain from monsoon peaks and follow weather warnings broadcast by the weather department before planning a visit.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Badrinath\"><\/span><strong>How to Reach Badrinath <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Own_CarTaxiMini_BusBus\"><\/span><strong>By Own Car\/Taxi\/Mini Bus\/Bus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Taking a private vehicle is the most practical way to get to Badrinath. You have the freedom to pause your travel and enjoy natural scenery. Because on this trip, there are many beautiful sights. You have two options for transportation: either use your vehicle or take a taxi or Tempo Traveller. Plan to drive your vehicle if you are a safe driver; otherwise, a taxi might be a suitable choice. Accidents are frequent due to the area\u2019s hazardous roads.<\/p>\r\n<p>Depending on the vehicle, a 4-wheeler taxi might cost as little as 3,500 per day. The daily cost of a tempo traveller is about Rs. 6,000. Typically, the price covers both parking and the driver\u2019s salary.<\/p>\r\n<p>The most common route from Haridwar\/Rishikesh :\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><em>Haridwar \u2013 Rishikesh \u2013 Deoprayag \u2013 Kirtinagar \u2013 Shrinagar \u2013 Rudraprayag \u2013 Gauchar \u2013 Karnaprayag \u2013 Nandprayag \u2013 Chamoli \u2013 Birahi \u2013 Pipalkoti \u2013 Garur Ganga \u2013 Helang \u2013 Joshimath \u2013 Vishnuprayag \u2013 Govindghat \u2013 Pandukeshwar \u2013 Hanumanchatti \u2013 Shri Badarinathji<\/em><\/p>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Bus\"><\/span><strong>By Bus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Buses are the most affordable option for the journey from Haridwar or Rishikesh to Badrinath, most of them departing from Haridwar\/Rishikesh bus station between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. It takes 10\u201312 hours to reach Badrinath by bus. If buses aren\u2019t available, you can break your journey by taking buses to Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Joshimath, or Govindghat and further by another bus or private jeep\/taxi on the next day. Tickets can be purchased directly at the bus station or online.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Train\"><\/span><strong>By Train<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Located 295 kilometres away, Rishikesh is the closest railway station to Badarinath. The major Indian cities have good train connections to Rishikesh. From Rishikesh, you must travel farther by road or helicopter.<\/p>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Air\"><\/span><strong>By Air<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>The closest airport to Badarinath is Jolly Grant Airport, which is 35 km from Dehradun and located 314 kilometres away. With daily flights, Jolly Grant Airport is well-connected to Delhi. Motorable roads link Badarinath and Jolly Grant Airport effectively. From Jolly Grant Airport, taxis can take you to Badarinath.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Helicopter Services<\/strong>, which flies from the Srahatradhara helipad in Dehradun to the Badrinath helipad, is an additional choice. One day is enough to finish the tour. The journey takes about 70 minutes each way. You will therefore return in the evening if you leave in the morning. You can also book a private helicopter for the entire trip if your family is between 5 and 6. Visit these websites to reserve a helicopter for Badrinath Airport.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registrations_and_Timings\"><\/span><strong>Registrations and Timings <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_for_Badrinath_Visit\"><\/span><strong>Registration for Badrinath Visit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p>Travellers need to register in advance to visit any of the char dhams, including Badrinath, because of the accidents that have occurred in the region in the past. On their official website, https:\/\/badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in\/, you can register. Keep a copy of your registration that includes a QR code that you may always download or print with you.<\/p>\r\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Badrinath_Temple_Timings\"><\/span><strong>Badrinath Temple Timings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p>For Abishek Puja, the temple is open from 4.30 to 6.30 in the morning. The biggest event of the day is certainly this one. Attend the puja if you can because there won\u2019t be many people and you can catch a quick glimpse of the deity.<\/p>\r\n<p>Otherwise, visitors can visit the temple kapat from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the day. Between 1 and 4 in the afternoon, they close. After Shayan, or the evening aarti, which is held from 8.30 to 9.00 pm, the kapat shuts down.<\/p>\r\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_places_to_stay_in_Badrinath\"><\/span><strong>Best places to stay in Badrinath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p>In Badrinath, there are many places to stay, from luxurious hotels to straightforward yet effective Dharamshala. Since it is a small town, most are near the shrine and accessible on foot. If you are coming by private vehicle, to save money, it is advisable to book a hotel off the beaten path, i.e., on a side road, before reaching Badrinath.<\/p>\r\n<p>Guest houses run by GMVN are an excellent alternative to hotels. However, one needs to book in advance. During the peak travel seasons, you can discover a few possibilities on Booking.com or Makemytrip.com. To make a guesthouse reservation, go to the official GMVN website.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_visit_near_Badrinath\"><\/span><strong>Places to visit near Badrinath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hemkund_Sahib\"><\/span><strong>Hemkund Sahib<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p>The Hemkund Sahib, at a height of 4,329 metres, is a gurudwara located next to the Hemkund Lake. Every year, thousands of travellers visit for pilgrimage and to pay obeisance to the Guru. Guru Gobind Singh pondered here on the calm shores of this lake, according to the holy book, Granth Sahib. However, since there is no road, one needs to trek a distance of approximately 20 kilometres from one side.<\/p>\r\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valley_of_Flowers\"><\/span><strong>Valley of Flowers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p>The Valley of Flowers is a hiking route deep within the Himalayas and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route crosses through bridges, streams, glaciers, open meadows, and deep woodlands. Finally, you will come across stunning meadows brimming with alpine wildflowers, which are especially stunning in the spring.<\/p>\r\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mana_Village\"><\/span><strong>Mana Village<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p>Village Mana is only 4 km north of Badrinath. Before the Tibetan border, it is the last village that may be called home. Due to the presence of Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa, the location is revered. Here, Ved Vyas recounted the Mahabharata, which Lord Ganesha himself had written.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can even glimpse the Saraswati River here just before it vanishes. Swargarohini, or the gates to heaven, which the Pandavas and Draupadi travelled through on their final trek, is another significant site.<\/p>\r\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Auli\"><\/span><strong>Auli<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p>Near Joshimath is the lovely ski resort of Auli. Auli is accessible by road, although the ropeway facility from Joshimath can be an enchanting experience. Stunning pastures with snow-capped mountains in the background make it an awe-inspiring destination.<\/p>\r\n<p>The mild slopes of Auli are excellent for skiing and drawing skiers during the winter. On the way to Auli, numerous hotels offer picturesque settings.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1995 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Badrinath\" width=\"395\" height=\"296\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM.jpeg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 395px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 395\/296;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1995\" src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Badrinath\" width=\"395\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.28.07-PM.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity_from_Major_Places\"><\/span><strong>Connectivity from Major Places<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>Badrinath is well-linked in terms of connectivity. Those who are considering taking the train have Haridwar\/Rishikesh railway station as an option. NH58 provides convenient access by road. Buses to Rishikesh are easily accessible from Delhi\u2019s ISBT Kashmiri Gate. After that, you can take a taxi to Badrinath. Alternatively, you might also take a car up to Badrinath.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2002 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Badrinath\" width=\"497\" height=\"373\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2.jpeg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 497px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 497\/373;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2002\" src=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"Badrinath\" width=\"497\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-09-28-at-3.24.13-PM-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\r\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_very_own_experience_of_visiting_Badrinath_Dham\"><\/span><strong>Our very own experience of visiting Badrinath Dham<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<p>We drove to Badrinath in our car. It was wonderful to pass by beautiful landscapes along the route, and it was a lot of fun to stop and dine at various locations en route. We left Rishikesh early in the morning since we were not tightly scheduled; we spent the first night at Gauchar. We went for Badrinath the following day from Gauchar. On our return journey to Rishikesh from Badrinath, we visited Auli, where the setting and mountain views were breathtaking. It was a dream come true to experience the temple\u2019s peace and tranquillity. Overall, this trip will live forever in our memories.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/rishikesh-travel-blog\/\">https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/rishikesh-travel-blog\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For me, visiting Badrinath was like realizing a lifelong dream. I grew up in a setting where we frequently heard &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Badrinath Travel Blog \u2013 Excellent Guide no.1 on how to plan a trip\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/badrinath-travel-blog-plan-a-trip\/#more-19\" aria-label=\"More on Badrinath Travel Blog \u2013 Excellent Guide no.1 on how to plan a trip\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2004,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2033,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19\/revisions\/2033"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guidinglights.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}