Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath: 5-Day Pilgrimage to Lord Badrivishal

Our Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath package is the shortest way to visit one of the four holy Dhams. Badrinath, the home of Lord Vishnu as Badrivishal, stands on the Alaknanda river below the snow peaks, and you reach it by road, with no trek. Begin with the Ganga Aarti in Rishikesh, see the river meeting at Devprayag, spend two nights in Badrinath with Tapt Kund and Mana village, and drive back down. It is a private tour with your own car and an experienced hill driver, from Delhi or Dehradun.

Shamrock Journeys is a trusted Uttarakhand tour operator. Since 2002 we have planned private pilgrimage tours for families, senior citizens and groups.

Yatra at a Glance

Here are the key facts of the 5-day Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath package.

Duration: 5 days and 4 nights
Route: Rishikesh (1 night), Badrinath (2), Rudraprayag or Rishikesh (1)
Starts: Delhi or Dehradun. Ends: Dehradun or Delhi
Tour type: private yatra with car and driver
Walking: only short walks; Badrinath is reached by road
Best time: May, June, September and October

Why Choose This Yatra

No trek: the road goes to the temple, so it suits senior citizens and families with children.
Only five days: a short pilgrimage for a long weekend or a busy schedule.
Two nights at Badrinath: time for the evening Aarti, the morning darshan and Mana village.
Devprayag and Rishikesh: the birth of the Ganga and the yoga town on the way.
Private and flexible: the Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath route is one of our most popular Chardham Yatra packages.

Ek Dham Yatra Itinerary: Badrinath

This is the day-by-day plan of the Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath package.

Day 1: Delhi or Dehradun to Rishikesh

We meet you in Delhi (about 240 km, six hours) or at Dehradun airport (about 20 km, 45 minutes) and drive to Rishikesh. In the evening, join the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan.

Shamrock travel tip: make sure your online yatra registration is done before Day 1, and keep it with your photo ID; it is checked on the way to Badrinath. For more advice, read our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Overnight: Rishikesh

Day 2: Rishikesh to Badrinath via Devprayag

Start early for the long mountain drive of about 300 km, ten to eleven hours. Stop at Devprayag, where the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet to become the Ganga, then follow the Alaknanda up past Rudraprayag and Joshimath to Badrinath. Rest in the evening.

Shamrock travel tip: Badrinath is at about 3,130 metres, so rest on arrival, drink water and carry warm clothes; nights are cold even in summer. See our Shamrock India Travel Tips.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Badrinath

Day 3: Badrinath Darshan and Mana Village

Bathe in the hot spring of Tapt Kund and have darshan at Badrinath temple. Then visit Mana, the last village before the border, with Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul and the place where the Saraswati river comes out of the rock. Join the evening Aarti at the temple.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Badrinath

Day 4: Badrinath to Rudraprayag or Rishikesh

After an optional early darshan, drive down to Rudraprayag, about 160 km, where the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet, or, if the roads are clear, on to Rishikesh, about 300 km. Relax in the evening.

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Overnight: Rudraprayag or Rishikesh

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast, we take you to Dehradun airport or station, or to Delhi. Your Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath pilgrimage ends here.

Meals: breakfast

What Is Included

Your Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath package includes:

Four nights in hotels, on a twin or double sharing basis
Vegetarian breakfast and dinner every day
A private car with an experienced hill driver for the whole yatra
All taxes, tolls, parking and driver costs
Help with your yatra registration

What Is Not Included

Flights and trains
Lunch
Special puja and VIP darshan
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Best Time for This Yatra

Badrinath opens from about late April or May to about November. May and June are pleasant but busy. July and August bring monsoon rain and landslides on the road. September and October bring clear skies, fewer crowds and the best mountain views for the Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there any trek to Badrinath?

No. The road goes all the way to Badrinath. There are only short walks to the temple and in Mana village.

Is the Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath package good for senior citizens?

Yes. It is the easiest Dham to reach, and the pace is gentle. The only hard part is the long drive on Day 2.

Do I need to register?

Yes. Every pilgrim must register online with Uttarakhand Tourism. We help you with it.

Can I add Kedarnath?

Yes. Our 8-day Do Dham Yatra Kedarnath Badrinath adds Kedarnath by road, and our 7-day Do Dham Yatra helicopter flies to Kedarnath.

Can I break the long drive?

Yes. We can add a night in Rudraprayag or Joshimath on the way up.

How much does the Ek Dham Yatra Badrinath package cost?

The price depends on your hotels, the number of travellers and your dates. Tell us your plans and we will send a clear quotation.

More Chardham Yatra Packages

8-Day Do Dham Yatra Kedarnath Badrinath: adds Kedarnath by road.
7-Day Do Dham Yatra with Kedarnath Helicopter: adds Kedarnath by helicopter.
7-Day Do Dham Yatra Yamunotri Gangotri: the two western Dhams.
12-Day Chardham Yatra by Road: all four Dhams.

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