Badrinath closes the classic yatra — Vishnu’s polychrome-faced temple on the Alaknanda at ~3,300 m, reached by road from Joshimath (~48 km, reported). It is also the best-documented dham: the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee publishes its darshan schedule, which makes this the one page in the set anchored by an official timetable. Checked 01 October 2026.
The official schedule
| Window | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Morning abhishek | 4:00–6:30 AM | Ticketed abhishek window per committee |
| Ved Path / Geeta Path | Through the morning | Continuous recitation |
| Bhog | Midday | Darshan pause |
| Afternoon darshan | From 3:00 PM | Resumes after bhog |
| Evening aarti | ~6:00–8:30 PM (summer) | The signature ceremony |
| Shayan Aarti | After queue clears | Night closing |
Source: badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in committee page · Last checked: 01 October 2026.
The visit
Road-head access makes Badrinath the yatra’s logistical relief after Kedarnath. The sequence most pilgrims keep: Tapt Kund — the hot spring on the Alaknanda — for the ritual bath, then the darshan queue. The town’s food-and-stay strip is compact; GMVN properties list into 2027 (stays guide). The committee’s published times mean you can plan a same-day Do-Dham arrival pattern with confidence in the evening aarti.
Season
2026 opened 23 April at 6:15 AM; 2027’s date arrives with the committee’s ~February announcement (kapat tracker). Closing follows the Diwali window, the deity moving to the Narasimha temple at Joshimath — the winter circuit guide covers visiting it there.
Frequently asked questions
What are Badrinath’s timings?
The committee’s published schedule: abhishek 4:00–6:30 AM, afternoon from 3 PM, evening aarti ~6–8:30 PM summer, Shayan after the queue clears (official, checked 1 October 2026).
Is there a trek?
No — road-head darshan from Joshimath side.
Can I do abhishek myself?
The morning abhishek window is ticketed per the committee’s schedule; book through official channels when the season opens.
