How to Reach
Unlike Kedarnath, no trek needed
Badrinath is connected by a motorable road all the way to the temple — there's no trek involved, unlike neighbouring Kedarnath.
Jolly GrantNearest airport, Dehradun (~317 km)
RishikeshNearest railhead (~295 km)
JoshimathLast major town before Badrinath (~45 km)
Route
By air, rail & road
By Air
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- Then taxi/bus via Rishikesh–Joshimath
By Rail
- Rishikesh or Haridwar railway station
- Onward by road (~9–10 hours)
By Road
- Rishikesh → Devprayag → Srinagar → Joshimath → Badrinath
- Roads can close briefly in monsoon (landslides)
Along the Way
Following the Alaknanda upstream
The road tracks the Alaknanda river for much of the journey, climbing steadily through Devprayag and Srinagar before reaching the high valleys near Badrinath.
Joshimath
The last major town before Badrinath
Perched on the hillside about 45 km short of Badrinath, Joshimath is a natural stop to rest, refuel, or spend the night before the final stretch.