Things to Do in Badrinath: Darshan, Tapt Kund, Mana Village & Vasudhara Falls

Badrinath is the shrine of Lord Vishnu as Badrinarayan, at about 3,133 m on the Alaknanda in Chamoli district, and the last stop of the Char Dham Yatra. It is reached by road. The temple closes for winter in November; through the winter worship continues at Jyotirmath (Joshimath) and Pandukeshwar.

Must doDarshan after Tapt Kund
Short tripMana village
In winterNarsingh Temple, Jyotirmath

In Badrinath

Badrinath Temple

Darshan of Badrinarayan; the early morning abhishek and evening aarti are the highlights.

Open season1-3 hoursCrowded

Tapt Kund

The hot spring below the temple, with separate bathing areas.

Open season30 minEasy

Brahma Kapal

The riverside rock where pind daan for ancestors is performed.

Open season30-60 minEasy

Neelkanth views

The peak glows gold at sunrise on clear mornings.

Sep - Oct best20 minEasy

Around Badrinath

Mana village

India's 'first village', with Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa, Bhim Pul and the Saraswati river.

Open season2-3 hoursEasy

Vasudhara Falls

A tall waterfall about 5-6 km on foot beyond Mana, on a rocky trail.

May - OctHalf dayModerate

Narsingh Temple, Jyotirmath

Badrinarayan's winter seat and an old temple in its own right.

All year1 hourEasy

Yogdhyan Badri, Pandukeshwar

One of the Panch Badri temples, part of the winter worship.

All year1 hourEasy

Things to Do in Badrinath: FAQs

How far is Mana from Badrinath?

About 3 to 4 km, a short drive or a pleasant walk.

Can I visit Badrinath and Kedarnath on the same trip?

Yes. Most do-dham trips take 5 to 6 days from Haridwar, going to Kedarnath first and then to Badrinath.

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