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Lord Vishnu · Uttarakhand

Badrinath Temple

A high-Himalayan Char Dham shrine to Vishnu, set beside the Alaknanda river and open only through the warmer months. Badrinath sits in the Garhwal Himalayas at over three thousand metres, dedicated to Vishnu in his meditating form. It is one of the Char Dham of the larger pilgrimage circuit and one of the holiest Vaishnava sites in the north. Snowbound for half the year, the temple opens each spring in a ceremony that marks the start of the Himalayan pilgrim season.
Badrinath Temple, painted in gouache

The route inside Badrinath.

The visit1 min read

Its founding — Established as a major shrine by the philosopher Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century; the structure has been restored many times since.

What the shrine itself publishes

Every line below was read off a page the trust runs, on the day named beside it. Timings and fees change. Check the source before you travel.

What to do

  • Prior online registration is mandatory for puja bookings, and must be done from an Indian mobile number (shared BKTC portal covering both Badrinath and Kedarnath).

Source: Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee — official portal (read 2026-08-27)

What devotees come for

  • Darshan of Badrinarayan, the meditating form of Vishnu
  • A dip in the hot spring of Tapt Kund before worship
  • The spring opening ceremony after the winter snows
  • Sought as a culminating shrine of the Himalayan yatra

Recorded timings

Opens
04:30
Closes
13:00
Morning aarti
04:30 — Abhishek · 06:00 — general darshan
Evening aarti
Day-closing aarti (within the morning window)
Closed on
Temple closes for the winter (typically Nov–Apr/May). Verify each year on the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee site.

Single daytime window; darshan is brief. These hours are a reference, not a live schedule. Confirm current timings with the temple authority before travel.

How to book

Steps

  1. Visit the official BKTC website badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in.
  2. Register or log in to your account on the website.
  3. Click the 'Book Puja Online' online services section.
  4. Select Pooja, Bhog, Paath, or Aarti to book.
  5. Enter your information and make the advance payment.
  6. Save the booking confirmation for entry at the temple.
Screenshot of Badrinath Temple's official booking page, captured Sep 28, 2026
Screenshot of the official booking page, captured Sep 28, 2026

What you'll need

  • Registered account on badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in
  • Advance online payment

Pilgrims must also register at registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in for the visit.

Book on the official site ↗

Last checked: Sep 28, 2026

Map and model

The temple, mapped

A small stone temple high in the Garhwal Himalaya, above a hot spring on the bank of the Alaknanda. The walk starts at the bathing pools and the sacred rocks below, climbs the steps to the painted main gate, and passes two halls before the sanctum.

Schematic plan of Badrinath Temple. 12 spots, numbered in walking order. Not to scale.
Order and relative position only. Not to scale. Our own drawing, placed from the sources listed with each spot. North is up; the dashed line is the walk in numbered order.

Stop 1 of 12 · Temple tank

Tapt Kund

A bath house over hot sulphur springs. The water stays hot the whole year while the air outside stays cold, and pilgrims wash here before they go up for darshan.

Where it is

It lies between the temple and the Alaknanda River, on the slope just below the shrine.

Visitor tip

Take the dip first. Many pilgrims treat bathing here as a duty before they walk up to the shrine.

Sources (6)
  • WikipediaThe Tapt Kund, a group of hot sulphur springs just below the temple, are considered to be medicinalRetrieved 10 Sept 2026 · Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
  • WikipediaTapt Kund hot springs next to Badrinath Temple, enclosed inside bath houseRetrieved 10 Sept 2026 · Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple CommitteeTaptkund is located between Badrinath temple and Alaknanda River.Retrieved 10 Sept 2026
  • Wikipediamany pilgrims consider it a requirement to bathe in the springs before visiting the templeRetrieved 10 Sept 2026 · Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
  • WikipediaThe springs have a year-round temperature of 55 °C (131 °F), while outside temperature is typically below 17 °CRetrieved 10 Sept 2026 · Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple CommitteeIt is situated near the Taptkund and many pilgrims prefer taking a bath in this pond before heading to Badrinath shrine.Retrieved 10 Sept 2026

Stop 1 of 12: Tapt Kund

The walk, in order

The walking order follows the way the temple committee's own pages describe a visit: bathe at the kunds below the shrine, go in at the main gate, through the assembly hall and the worship hall to the sanctum, then out to the places around the town. Facts checked against their sources on 10 Sept 2026; open “Sources” under any spot to see them.

Stay aware

What visitors and officials have reported

4 things people have run into at Badrinath Temple, 2 of them carried in an official advisory. Every line below comes from a page we opened and read ourselves. We name no individual.

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Online, before you travel

  • Look-alike booking sites and apps

    Look-alike websites, ads and customer-care numbers take payment for Char Dham helicopter tickets, hotel rooms or yatra registration, then send no real booking. Some pages also sell paid “VIP darshan” or charge a fee for registration, which the state runs for free.

    What to do. Register only on registrationandtouristcare.uk.gov.in. Book helicopters only on heliyatra.irctc.co.in. Book temple puja, rooms and donations on badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in. Do not pay anyone who messages a booking link. Report a loss on 1930.

    Where: online. Official advisory. Reported by 5 sources since 2025.

    Read the 5 sources
    • “Helicopter shuttle ticket booking for Shri Kedarnath Dham can be booked on https://heliyatra.irctc.co.in only.”

      Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee · Official advisory · no date on the page · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “The I4C has now specifically warned devotees not to trust offers such as “VIP darshan”, “guaranteed helicopter tickets”, or “free helicopter services”, which are commonly used to lure victims.”

      ETV Bharat · Reported in the news · 20 May 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “Police said a fake website designed cleverly to mimic the official portal routed pilgrims to WhatsApp and duped them before three arrests unravelled the operation.”

      The Indian Express · Reported in the news · 1 July 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “As many as 136 fake websites offering helicopter ride booking for Char Dham yatra were shut down in the last five months this year, police officials said.”

      Hindustan Times · Reported in the news · 2 June 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “With the beginning of the Char Dham Yatra of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Yamunotri and Gangotri, and Hemkund Sahib, pilgrims have reported the surge in fake websites and social media pages offering services in order to dupe them.”

      The Tribune · Reported in the news · 24 May 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

At the gates

  • Donation collectors who are not from the temple

    QR-code boards and stickers were put at Badrinath temple gates asking pilgrims to donate digitally. The temple committee said it did not install them, took them down, and police registered a cheating case.

    What to do. Give money only through the committee’s own donation page on badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in or the bank details printed there. Do not scan a random QR board at the gate.

    Where: main gate, VIP gate and Singhdwar of the shrine. Official advisory. Reported by 4 sources, 2023.

    Read the 4 sources
    • “You can make Donation as a Registered User or as a Guest User.”

      Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee · Official advisory · no date on the page · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “Badrinath-Kedarnath temple committee has discovered unauthorized QR codes asking people to scan and pay for donations online.”

      India Today · Reported in the news · 2 May 2023 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “A major row has erupted in Uttarakhand during its biggest yatra season after prominent QR coded stickers appeared right at the entrance of the Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines asking pilgrims to donate money "digitally".”

      The Times of India · Reported in the news · 2 May 2023 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “Later, cases under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code were registered in the matter on Monday at Badrinath police station and Kedarnath police.”

      Livemint · Reported in the news · 3 May 2023 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

Inside the complex

  • Crowd theft and snatching

    Organised groups mix into the rush at the shrine and the bathing ghats, distract pilgrims, and take phones, cash, cards and papers from pockets and bags.

    What to do. Keep bags zipped and in front of you in the queue and at the kund. Tell a nearby police officer or help desk if you see a theft.

    Where: the temple complex, the darshan crowd and the bathing ghats. Reported in the news. Reported by 2 sources since 2025.

    Read the 2 sources
    • “यह गिरोह विशेष रूप से स्नान घाटों और मंदिर परिसर जैसे अधिक भीड़ वाले क्षेत्रों में सक्रिय था.”

      ETV Bharat · Reported in the news · 29 April 2026 · quoted in Devanagari · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

    • “Multiple complaints of pickpocketing were received from pilgrims visiting Badrinath temple.”

      The Times of India · Reported in the news · 8 May 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

Station and bus stand

  • Other things visitors have reported

    People posing as travel agents at bus and railway stations offer a confirmed taxi for the Char Dham trip, take an advance, then leave.

    What to do. Book a cab from a verified agency and ask to see its registration papers. Do not pay an advance to someone who walks up at the stand.

    Where: Dehradun ISBT and railway stations in Dehradun and Rishikesh. Reported in the news. Reported by one source, 2022.

    Read the source
    • “The criminals keep an eye on pilgrims at the district’s bus stops and railway stations, go up to them promising a cab booking, collect an “advance amount” and then disappear.”

      The Times of India · Reported in the news · 7 May 2022 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026

Checked 10 September 2026. Dataset built 1 October 2026.

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Questions devotees ask

Where is Badrinath Temple?
Badrinath Temple is recorded at Badrinath, Uttarakhand.
Who is the presiding deity at Badrinath Temple?
The presiding deity recorded for Badrinath Temple is Lord Vishnu.

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  • Published enquiry line+91-8979001008 (Badrinath pilgrim helpline)As published by the shrine. Confirm before you rely on itEnquiry
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