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General Information
Area : 3 sq km.
Altitude : 3133 m.
Season : From opening to closing, generally from April to November.
Clothing : Heavy woolen garments required through out.
Accessibility
Air : Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 314 km.
Rail : Nearest railhead is Rishikesh, 297 km which is connected to major cities like Howrah, Mumbai, Delhi and Lucknow by rail. There are two routes to reach Badrinath from Delhi : Route 1: Delhi-Rishikesh: 287 km by rail, Rishikesh-Badrinath 297 km by road. Route 2: Delhi-Kotdwar: 300 km by rail, Kotdwar-Badrinath 327 km by road.
Road : Condition: Metalled from Rishikesh to Badrinath. Taxi: Private taxies and other vehicles are also available between Rishikesh and Badrinath on hire. Bus: U.A. State Transport corporation operates regular bus services from Delhi-Rishikesh daily.
Helicopter Service
Helicopter Service is available
Rishikesh-Kedarnath- Badrinath-Rishikesh
Badrinath in one of the four Dhams a devout Hindu has to visit in his lifetime to attain salvation.An abode of seers, saints and yogis from times immemorial, Shri Badrinath ji is surrounded on either side by two mountain ranges known as Nar and Naryanan, with the Neelkanth peak providing a breathtaking backdrop. Badrinath Temple The legends say, that
Badrinath , was the home of Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narayan. It is known as Tapobhumi, a land for meditation and penance and bhubaikunth, the heaven on earth. Facing the Badrinath temple is a hot water spring known as Tapt Kund, known for its medicinal properties. Other springs here are the Narad Kund and Surya Kund. There is a separate tank for women.
PACKAGES
Exclusive 'Twin-Dhaam' pilgrimage package (2 days and 1 night). Package itinerary:
1st Day
12.30 NOON - Departure from Rishikesh Helipad for Shri Kedarnath Dham by Helicopter.
You can enjoy Divine darshan of Shri Kedarnath Ji from 1.30 PM till the next morning at 7.00 AM.
2nd Day
10.00 AM - Departure from Shri Kedarnath Dhaam for Shri Badrinath Dhaam by helicopter. You will have Divine darshan and puja at the holy abode.
12.00 Noon - Departure from Shri Badrinath Dhaam for Rishikesh by helicopter.
Package tariff: Rs 3.5 lacs per package , valid for 4 persons only.
