Badrinath Tour Packages

Latest Updates on Badrinath Tour Package 2024

•    The Badrinath Temple will reopen for devotees on 12th May 2024 at 6:00 AM.

•    Best time to visit Badrinath is between April to June and September to October.

•    Book your Badrinath Dham Package 2024 and enjoy your pilgrimage at a great price!

•    The online registration to visit the Badrinath Temple will begin in April. 

About Badrinath - Chhota CharDham

One of the four prominent pilgrimage places (Char Dham) in India, Badrinath is also known as “Chota Char Dham”. The other three are Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. Badrinath gets its name from “Badrayana”, another name for Rishi Ved Vyas. It is believed that he used to reside in this region. The presiding deity of the Badrinath temple is Lord Vishnu, making it popular among the ‘Vaishnavites’. Located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, this place stands at a height of 3,300 metres. It is closed during the winters due to excessive snowfall. Hindus believe that a Badrinath trip, even once in their lifetime, would help them to attain ‘Moksha’ or salvation. Badrinath tour packages are designed for you to feel this experience and cleanse your soul. This Badrinath trip will change your perspective towards life and make you feel satisfied and content. Badrinath is located on the banks of the Alaknanda river in the Garhwal Himalayas. The town is nestled between the Nar and Narayan mountains. Here you can see an excellent amalgamation of mythology and history. Every year, several tourists become a part of Badrinath tour packages with hope in their hearts and prayers on their lips.

Best Places to Visit in Badrinath

Pandukeshwar

While you are on one of the Badrinath tour packages, you can find Pandukeshwar en route to Badrinath. It is a sacred place and according to Hindu mythology, King Pandu, father of the mighty Pandavas, worshipped Lord Shiva here. The temple stands at an altitude of 1829 metres and is 18km from Joshimath. Yogadhyan Badri temple and Lord Vasudeva temple are two temples in Pandukeshwhar. Don’t forget to visit this place during your Badrinath tour. You can choose any of the Badrinath tour packages to experience this place that has many tales to tell. This place has a mention in the Mahabharata.

Yogdhyan Badri

Yogdhyan Badri is a famous Badrinath tourist place. This is one of the seven temples or “sapt badri” that are located in this region. It is believed that King Pandu constructed this temple and installed an idol of Lord Vishnu in a meditative pose. King Pandu meditated here to cleanse his sins after killing many sages. It is considered the winter abode of Vishnu when the doors of the Badrinath temple are closed. You can book one of the Badrinath tour packages if you want to peep into Indian mythology

Charan Paduka

This place in Badrinath is another major tourist attraction. It is a beautiful rock with impressions that look like footprints. It is believed that they are the footprints of Lord Vishnu. It is just 3 km from Badrinath, so while you are on one of the Badrinath tour packages, you can visit “Charan Paduka”. It is situated at a height of 3380ft. One of the legends that is popular in the region says that Lord Vishnu put his foot here first. It is also believed that Uddhav (Minister of Lord Krishna) took the footwear (charan paduka) of Lord Vishnu and kept it here. To witness this rock, which in itself is a saga, plan a Badrinath tour and choose a package from the Badrinath tour packages available.

Mana Village

The Uttarakhand government has declared this village as a “Tourism Village”. This place in Badrinath is the last Indian village before the India – Tibet/China border. Located at just 3km from Badrinath, this village comes under the Chamoli district. The village is positioned between the Himalayan hills, giving the onlookers a panoramic view of the mountain ranges. Badrinath is visible from the Neelkanth peak (6,597 metres). Apart from the scenic beauty that engulfs this village, the charm of visiting the last Indian village also attracts travellers on Badrinath tour packages.

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Local Dishes to Try

Phaanu

Local people enjoy this dish made from lentils like Horse gram. The lentils are soaked overnight in warm water and then ground into a paste. The paste is used to make pancakes as well as gravy. Butter, tomatoes and local herbs and spices are added to enhance the flavour. Ginger, garlic and green chillies are added to give it a better taste. The pancakes are added to the gravy and the tempering is done with pure ghee. It is served with hot steamed rice. Badrinath tour packages let you experience this delicacy that is an all-time favourite among visitors

Bhattwani

Badrinath tour packages let you experience the flavours of Uttarakhand. This recipe is made using dry roasted black beans (Bhatt ki dal). The roasted dal is then ground into a powder and fried lightly with local spices. It is then cooked on a low flame for 30 to 40 minutes in water till the dal becomes soft. Before serving it with rice, ghee and spices (garam masala) are sprinkled generously over the dish to amplify its taste. In Uttarakhand, you get to taste delicious food while you are on your holidays.

Thechwani

This recipe is prepared by the local people in winters to keep themselves warm when the temperatures go below zero. This dish is made by boiling and crushing mountain radish and potatoes. Other condiments like garlic, cumin, coriander and ghee add taste to the recipe. It is an energy booster and also improves blood circulation when the temperature is sub-zero. So, if you are planning to book a holiday with Badrinath tour packages in winters, then don’t forget to taste this lip-smacking dish.

Top Things to Do

Badrinath tour packages give you an opportunity to explore the hidden beauty of this pilgrimage town. Other than visiting the Badrinath temple one can spend some more time here as there are many other attractions

Take a Dip in the Tapta Kund

This is a hot water spring located just before the entry of the Badrinath temple. It is a ritual to take a bath in this spring before entering the shrine of Lord Vishnu. The temperature of the water is approximately 45 degrees Celsius even when it is biting cold outside. It is believed that the water of this hot spring has medicinal powers and can cure chronic ailments. Several Badrinath tour packages include this unique place in their itinerary.!

Trek to Satopanth Lake

This blue-green crystal-clear lake is located around 4600 metres above the sea-level. For adventure lovers, this is a must-visit. This triangular lake is surrounded by the snow-clad Himalayas. The trek to the lake offers you a spectacular view of the snow-capped Chaukhamba and other peaks. It is believed that Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesha meditated on the three corners of this lake. After visiting the Badrinath temple, you can plan a trek to Satopanth lake with Badrinath tour packages.

Visit the Vasudhara Falls

The enchanting Vasudhara falls is a treat for the eyes of a nature lover. Badrinath tour packages let you enjoy the Creator’s excellence in the form of beautiful nature. While your soul experiences a euphoric spiritual bliss, your senses are mesmerized by the beauty that surrounds you. The trek is not an even one, but the picturesque landscape makes you forget the challenges that you face while trekking.

Visit the Alkapuri Glacier

Alaknanda river originates from Alkapuri. The glacier is the origin of two rivers- Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. The Alaknanda river meets Bhagirathi in Devprayag and forms the holy Ganga. The glacier is huge and spreads across two valleys. To get a glimpse of this magnificent glacier choose a plan from the customisable Badrinath tour packages and witness the origin of two sacred rivers of India.

Souvenirs to look out for

As your trip with Badrinath tour packages comes to an end, before leaving this sacred land you can take home memories of your spectacular trip. You can buy old coins, woollen garments, holy books, colourful beads, jewellery and temple requirements. This experiential journey will make you a storyteller and will elevate your soul to a different plane.