Badrinath is the one dham you can drive right up to, which makes it the gentlest of the four for families leaving from Delhi. Five days, no trek, and a night beside the temple.
Of the four Char Dham shrines, Badrinath is the easiest to reach from the capital. A motorable road runs all the way to the town at 3,133 m, so grandparents and small children can come along without ponies, palkis or helicopter tickets. The temple of Lord Vishnu as Badri Narayan stands on the bank of the Alaknanda, between the Nar and Narayan ranges, with the snow pyramid of Neelkanth behind it.
Our Delhi plan takes four nights: Haridwar, Joshimath, Badrinath and Srinagar (Garhwal). It gives you an evening aarti and a morning darshan at the temple, a half-day at Mana village, and the five Panch Prayag confluences on the drive. All prices on this page are 2027 estimates, since the 2026 season closes in mid-November.
Badrinath is counted among the four dhams of India linked with Adi Shankaracharya, alongside Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram, and it is also the northernmost shrine of Uttarakhand's Char Dham. Legend says Lord Vishnu meditated here in the open while Goddess Lakshmi sheltered him in the form of a badri (jujube) tree, which gave the place its name. The black stone image of Badri Narayan is shown seated in meditation.
The drive from Delhi is part of the pilgrimage. Beyond Rishikesh you pass all five Panch Prayag, the sacred river confluences, in order: Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag and finally Vishnuprayag just below Badrinath. Many families offer flowers or take a dip at each one. In winter, when snow closes the town, worship moves to Pandukeshwar and Jyotirmath, and the temple reopens in late April or early May.
Confluence
Rivers that meet
Where on the route
Devprayag
Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
Day 2, about 3 hours from Haridwar
Rudraprayag
Alaknanda and Mandakini
Day 2, lunch halt
Karnaprayag
Alaknanda and Pindar
Day 2, afternoon
Nandprayag
Alaknanda and Nandakini
Day 2, before Chamoli
Vishnuprayag
Alaknanda and Dhauliganga
Day 3, just after Joshimath
Badrinath package price from Delhi (2027)
Per-person prices for a group of four sharing one vehicle and twin or triple rooms. If you can reach Haridwar on your own by train, the shorter Haridwar plan saves a night.
Package
Duration
Budget
Deluxe
Luxury
Badrinath from Delhi
4N / 5D
₹10,500
₹14,500
₹22,500
Badrinath from Haridwar / Rishikesh
3N / 4D
₹8,500
₹12,000
₹18,500
2027 estimates. The final price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size. Couples travelling alone pay more per head because the vehicle is not shared.
We pick you up from your home, hotel, railway station or the airport in the morning. The drive via Meerut reaches Haridwar by afternoon. After check-in, walk to Har Ki Pauri for the evening Ganga aarti, then dinner at the hotel.
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Day 2
Haridwar to Joshimath
275 km9–10 hoursNight: Joshimath
An early start is essential for the longest mountain drive. The road follows the Ganga to Devprayag and then the Alaknanda upstream through Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Nandprayag, four of the five sacred confluences. Reach Joshimath, now officially Jyotirmath, in the evening. Adi Shankaracharya founded one of his four maths here.
Day 3
Joshimath to Badrinath, darshan and Mana
45 km + 6 km to Mana and back2 hours drive + sightseeingNight: Badrinath
A short drive past Vishnuprayag and Govindghat brings you to Badrinath by mid-morning. Bathe at the Tapt Kund hot spring and join the queue for darshan. In the afternoon visit Mana village for Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul over the Saraswati, then return for the evening aarti at the temple.
Day 4
Morning darshan, drive to Srinagar
About 195 km7–8 hoursNight: Srinagar (Garhwal)
Staying overnight gives you a second, quieter darshan at dawn. Families wishing to offer pind daan for ancestors do so at Brahma Kapal on the riverbank. After breakfast drive down the valley to Srinagar, stopping at Nandprayag or Karnaprayag for photographs.
Day 5
Srinagar to Delhi
About 360 km10–11 hoursNight: Tour ends
Leave soon after breakfast. Pause at Devprayag, where the Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi and the Ganga begins. Continue via Rishikesh and Haridwar to Delhi for an evening drop.
Prefer fewer hours in the car? Add a night in Rishikesh on the way back, or start from Haridwar after an overnight train and skip the Delhi legs.
What is included
Included
Four nights' hotel stay on twin or triple sharing
Breakfast and dinner (all meals on Luxury)
Private vehicle with hill driver from Delhi and back
Fuel, tolls, parking, permits and driver allowance
Pickup and drop anywhere in Delhi NCR
Mana village sightseeing
Help with the free yatra registration and trip support
Not included
Lunch on Budget and Deluxe
Puja, VIP darshan and temple offerings
Helicopter flights
Entry fees, if any, at sightseeing points
Extra nights caused by landslides
Insurance and personal expenses
Where you stay
Night
Town
What to expect
1
Haridwar
City hotels near the ghats or on the bypass
2
Joshimath (Jyotirmath)
Mid-size hill hotels with valley views
3
Badrinath
Rooms within walking distance of the temple; ₹2,000–8,000 per room per night
4
Srinagar (Garhwal)
Comfortable hotels on the Alaknanda
Rooms at Badrinath are in demand from May to June. Read our Badrinath hotel booking guide to understand the room categories and why early booking matters.
Worth adding to a Badrinath trip from Delhi
Kedarnath: turns the trip into a seven-day Do Dham Yatra.
Auli: the meadows above Joshimath are a short drive or ropeway ride away; see Auli tours from Delhi.
Hemkund Sahib: the trek starts from Govindghat, between Joshimath and Badrinath; see Hemkund Sahib packages.
Rishikesh: one extra night for the Laxman Jhula area and the Triveni Ghat aarti.
Tips for a smooth Badrinath yatra
Register every traveller for free at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in or on the Tourist Care Uttarakhand app; see the registration guide.
Badrinath is cold at night even in June. Carry jackets, caps and warm socks; full list on things to carry.
Avoid July and August if you can; landslides between Rudraprayag and Joshimath can cost a day. The best time guide explains each month.
The 2027 opening date is declared on Basant Panchami. Check opening dates before you fix leave.
Keep some cash; mobile networks and ATMs thin out beyond Joshimath.
How to book from Delhi
Contact us on +91-99111 77951 (call or WhatsApp) or sales@goglobaltrip.com.
Share your pickup area, dates, group size and hotel preference.
Receive a day-wise quote with hotel options.
Confirm with an advance; we reserve rooms and vehicle.
Travel with the same driver from day one to day five.
Our office is at E-6, Hari Nagar Extension, Jaitpur Road, Badarpur, New Delhi, open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm. See the contact page.
Badrinath yatra from Delhi: FAQ
How far is Badrinath from Delhi?
About 550 km by road via Haridwar and Joshimath. The drive takes two days each way with a night stop, which is why the package is four nights and five days.
What is the cost of a Badrinath package from Delhi?
From about ₹10,500 per person on budget hotels, ₹14,500 on deluxe and ₹22,500 on luxury, for four people sharing a vehicle. These are 2027 estimates.
Is there any trek to Badrinath?
No. The road goes up to Badrinath town and the temple is a short walk from the parking. Mana village involves some easy walking on paved paths.
The date is announced on Basant Panchami at Narendranagar, and the temple usually opens in late April or early May. It closes in November on a date fixed at Vijayadashami.
Is the Badrinath route safe for elderly travellers?
Yes, it is the most senior-friendly of the four dhams. The road is long and winding, so we break it at Haridwar and Joshimath. Elders should carry their medicines and avoid exertion on arrival at altitude.
