Badrinath Yatra by Car — Complete Travel Guide 2026
Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, sits at 3,133 meters between the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges. As one of the 108 Divya Desams, it is the most accessible of the Char Dhams — the road go...
About Badrinath Temple
Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, sits at 3,133 meters between the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges. As one of the 108 Divya Desams, it is the most accessible of the Char Dhams — the road goes directly to the temple. The natural hot spring Tapt Kund at the temple entrance is a sacred highlight.
Altitude
3,133m
Best Time
May to June & September to November
Deity
Lord Vishnu (Badrinarayan)
Trek Info
Road access directly to temple
How to Reach Badrinath — All Vehicles
Choose your ideal vehicle for the Badrinath pilgrimage
Swift Dzire
Sedan | 4 Seater
Est. ₹9,180 for round trip
Maruti Ertiga
MPV | 6 Seater
Est. ₹11,100 for round trip
Toyota Innova Crysta
Premium SUV | 7 Seater
Est. ₹13,020 for round trip
Toyota Fortuner
Premium SUV | 7 Seater
Est. ₹17,500 for round trip
Badrinath Yatra — Day by Day
3N/4D | 640 km (round trip)
Day 1
Haridwar to Rishikesh/Haridwar
Depart from Haridwar early morning. Drive to Rishikesh (230 km, 5-6 hrs). Evening aarti at Triveni Ghat. Overnight at Rishikesh.
Day 2
Rishikesh to Joshimath
Drive to Joshimath (260 km, 8-9 hrs) via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag. Cross 5 prayags. Visit Shankaracharya Math at Joshimath. Overnight at Joshimath.
Day 3
Joshimath to Badrinath
Drive to Badrinath (45 km, 1.5 hrs). Darshan at Badrinath Temple. Visit Tapt Kund hot spring. Evening Aarti. Overnight at Badrinath.
Day 4
Badrinath Sightseeing
Morning darshan. Visit Mana Village (last village before Tibet), Vyas Gufa, Bhim Pul, Saraswati River origin. Drive to Rudraprayag (160 km, 5-6 hrs). Overnight.
Day 5
Rudraprayag to Haridwar
Drive to Haridwar (165 km, 5-6 hrs). Stop at Devprayag Sangam. Evening Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri. Overnight at Haridwar.
Day 6
Haridwar to Haridwar
After breakfast, depart for Haridwar (230 km, 5-6 hrs). Arrive by evening. Badrinath Yatra complete.
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Experienced Hill Drivers
Our drivers have 10+ years of experience on Char Dham mountain roads. They know every turn, every halt point, and every safe stop along the route.
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Dedicated trip coordinator available round the clock during your yatra. Any issue — mechanical, medical, or logistical — we handle it immediately.
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Badrinath Yatra by Car — Everything You Need to Know
Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, sits at 3,133 meters between the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges. As one of the 108 Divya Desams, it is the most accessible of the Char Dhams — the road goes directly to the temple. The natural hot spring Tapt Kund at the temple entrance is a sacred highlight.
How to reach Badrinath by car: The most popular starting points are Haridwar, Rishikesh, Dehradun, and Delhi. From Haridwar, the distance is approximately 320 km one way. The journey involves scenic mountain roads through the Himalayan landscape. Our experienced drivers ensure safe navigation through all terrain types.
Vehicle recommendations for Badrinath: The Innova Crysta (₹18/km) is the most popular choice for its reliability on mountain roads. For budget travelers, the Swift Dzire (₹12/km) is the most economical option. For premium comfort, the Toyota Fortuner (₹25/km) with 4x4 capability is unmatched. For groups, we offer buses from 22 to 56 seaters.
Best time to visit Badrinath: May to June & September to November. The temple typically opens in late April/early May and closes in November. The monsoon months (July-August) should be avoided due to landslides.
Badrinath Yatra — Common Questions
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Cars from ₹12/km. Buses from ₹32/km. Experienced mountain drivers. 24/7 on-trip support. Book your Badrinath Yatra 2026 today.