Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra 2026 Update: Here is some good news for the devotees of the Badrinath Jyotirlinga waiting for the Badrinath yatra and darshan. On the auspicious day of Basant Panchami, the Badrinath opening date in 2026 was finalised and announced.
The Badrinath Temple Kapat will open on 23rd April 2026 at 6:15 AM. Know the Badrinath temple aarti timings, opening and closing times and Badrinath puja online booking.
Badrinath Kapat Opening and Closing Date 2026
| Badrinath Kapat Open | 23rd April 2026 |
| Badrinath Kapat Close | 13th October, 2026 (Tentative) |
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History & Message from Badrinath Dharamadhikari
Here is the message and history regarding Badrinath Dham in audio-visual mode from the Badrinath Dharmadhikari.
Badrinath Temple Darshan Timings
Badrinath temple opening and closing times are mentioned in the table below.
| Darshan Duration | Time |
|---|---|
| Morning Darshan | 4:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
Badrinath Aarti Timings
| Puja | Time |
|---|---|
| Early Morning Puja | 4:30 AM to 6:30 AM |
| Evening Aarti | 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
About Badrinath Dham Temple
Badrinath Dham is located in the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand. It is located at an elevation of 3,300 meters (10,830 ft). The place is beautifully surrounded by the Garhwal Himalayas on the banks of the River Alaknanda. Helicopter service to the Badrinath Temple is also available from Guptkashi to Phata.
Shri Badrinath Dham History
Adi Guru Shankaracharya born in Kerala, played a crucial role in uniting India through wisdom. He revived Sanatan Dharma and established a pilgrimage tradition that connected people across the country. The Char Dham Yatra as we know it today, is deeply influenced by his teachings.
Four Dhams of Four Yugas
- Satya Yuga: Badrinath Dham
- Treta Yuga: Rameshwaram Dham
- Dwapar Yuga: Dwarka Dham
- Kali Yuga: Jagannath Dham
Badrinath Dham Temple History in Hindi
Chardham Yatra Package
With the announcement of the Badrinath temple openings, Chardham yatra bookings will also get started and the rush will increase in the bookings in the coming days. It is advisable to pre-plan your Badrinath yatra.
The best place to start your journey is from Haridwar. Haridwar is in Uttarakhand and from here, the Chardham journey becomes easy and efficient. YatraDham.Org provides you with the best and budget-friendly tour packages for a better experience and convenience.
Badrinath Temple Distance
If you are planning to visit this spiritual pilgrimage, then here is some information about the distance from the major cities.
| City | Distance |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 520 km |
| Kotdwar | 317 km |
| Rishikesh | 290 km |
| Almora | 279 km |
| Gaurikund | 223 km |
| Kausani | 227 km |
| Auli | 51 km |
Places to Stay In Badrinath
Yatradham provides you the best and budget-friendly accommodation according to your preference and requirements. You can go for the following stay options to book your next accommodation near Badrinath Dham Temple. Stay at GMVN Badrinath and enjoy a convenient and peaceful pilgrimage experience.
- Jalaram (Vijaylaxmi) Ashram
- Sadguru Ashram
- Shri Krishna Pranami Mangal Bhavan
- Bangur Bhawan
- Shree Das Bhawan
