
Badrinath Yatra from Haridwar and Delhi
Badrinath Yatra from Haridwar and Delhi
Badrinath Background & History
Badrinath travel agents revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries which gave it the name ‘Badri Van’ meaning ‘forest of berries.’ Built by Adi Shankaracharya, the philosopher-saint of the 8th century, the temple has been renovated several times due to damage by avalanches and restored in the 19th century by the royal houses of Scindia & Holkar. The main entrance gate is colorful & imposing popularly known as Singhdwar.
How to get there in Badrinath
Airport: Jolly Grant Dehradun, 317 Km.
Railhead: Rishikesh (300 km.), Kotdwar (327 km.)
Road: Well connected to Rishikesh, Kotdwar, Dehradun, Haridwar and other important hill stations of Garhwal and Kumaun region
Badrinath General information
Area: 3 Sq Km.
Climate Summer: April-Aug. Cool during the day and cold at night.
Climate Winter: Sep. to Nov. cold during the day and chilly at night.
Rainfall: 1,475 mm.
Clothing: April to July: Light woolens
Clothing: Sep to Nov: Heavy woolens
Language: Hindi, Garhwali & English
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