Char Dham Yatra :
How to reach Badrinath
Badrinath is 298 Km far away from northeast of
Rishikesh and just 40 KM south of Tibet.
Area: 3 sq km.
Altitude: 3133 m.
Season: From opening to closing, generally
from April to November.
Clothing: Heavy woolen garments required
through out.
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.
Transport Companies operating regular bus services from
Rishikesh to Badrinath during the Yatra season: Yatra Office,
Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam Ltd.
Organised package tours for Chardham, 2X2 DLX/Coach, 15
seater, Qualis, Sumo, Contessa, Ambassador (Fleet of Transport
GMVN Ltd.) and other agencies: G.M.O.U. Ltd., T.G.M.O.U.
Ltd., Yatayat Aur Paryatan Vikas Sahakari Sangh Ltd., Roopkund
Travels Ltd., Seemant Sahakari Sangh Ltd.
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