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Delhi to Badrinath cab: route, distance and how to plan the journey

Badrinath is one of the four Char Dham sites and the one most directly reachable by road — the drive goes all the way to the temple town, with no compulsory trek. Here is the full route, realistic timing and what to plan for.

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Getting there

Nearest gateways

Nearest railhead

Rishikesh

Nearest airport

Dehradun (Jolly Grant)

Last town before the border

Mana, beyond Badrinath

Road route

Delhi to Badrinath, stage by stage

The road distance from Delhi to Badrinath is roughly 520–580 km, depending on the exact route and starting point in Delhi. This is a Himalayan hill road for a large part of the journey, so travel time is better measured in days than hours.

1Delhi to Haridwar / RishikeshThe plains stretch on national highway. Most multi-day Badrinath itineraries begin with an overnight halt here before the hill drive.
2Rishikesh to Devprayag and RudraprayagThe road follows the Alaknanda river valley. Devprayag is the sacred confluence where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet and become the Ganga.
3Rudraprayag to Karnaprayag and JoshimathA long hill stretch through Chamoli district, passing Nandprayag and Karnaprayag — two more of the five sacred river confluences (Panch Prayag) along this valley.
4Joshimath to BadrinathThe final climb to Badrinath town, past Vishnuprayag. Unlike Kedarnath, the road runs all the way to the temple — no trek is required to reach Badrinath itself.
About the destination

Badrinath and Mana

Badrinath sits on the banks of the Alaknanda, with the last Indian village on this route just beyond it.

Altitude
Badrinath town sits at roughly 3,133 m (about 10,279 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas, on the banks of the Alaknanda river.
Road access
Badrinath is the only one of the four Char Dham sites that a private vehicle can reach directly — there is no compulsory trek, which makes it more accessible than Kedarnath for travellers who cannot walk long distances.
Mana village
A short distance beyond the temple, Mana is often described as the last Indian village before the Tibet border, and is usually visited on the same trip.
Tapt Kund
A natural hot-water spring beside the temple, where pilgrims traditionally bathe before darshan.
Before you travel

What to plan for

Travel season

Badrinath traditionally opens in late spring (around Akshaya Tritiya) and closes around Vijaya Dashami/Diwali in autumn, when the deity is ceremonially moved to Joshimath for winter. Exact dates are announced by the temple committee each year — check the current year’s dates before finalising travel.

Weather

Being high-altitude Himalayan terrain, weather can change quickly. Monsoon months carry landslide risk on the hill roads; shoulder-season mornings and evenings are cold even when days are mild.

Multi-day format

Given the distance and hill driving, a Delhi to Badrinath trip is best planned as a multi-day journey with at least one overnight halt each way rather than attempted in a single day.

Combine with Kedarnath

Because both sites are reached via a similar road corridor as far as Rudraprayag, many pilgrims combine Kedarnath and Badrinath into a single longer itinerary.

Related Char Dham routes

Planning the wider Char Dham circuit?

Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri each have their own road access and timing considerations.

Common questions about Badrinath travel

How far is Badrinath from Delhi by road?

Badrinath is roughly 520–580 km from Delhi by road, travelling via Rishikesh, Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Joshimath. The exact figure depends on the route and starting point within Delhi.

Can a cab drive all the way to Badrinath temple?

Yes. Unlike Kedarnath, the road runs directly to Badrinath town, right up to the temple area. No trek is required, which makes Badrinath more accessible for elderly travellers or anyone unable to walk long distances.

How many days does a Delhi to Badrinath trip need?

Most itineraries plan at least 4–5 days: a day or two for the road journey each way, plus time for darshan and a visit to nearby Mana village. A buffer day for weather is common on this route.

What is the route from Delhi to Badrinath?

The standard route runs Delhi → Haridwar/Rishikesh → Devprayag → Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Joshimath → Badrinath. Most itineraries break the drive with an overnight halt around Rudraprayag or Joshimath.

When is the best time to visit Badrinath?

The temple is open only part of the year, traditionally from late spring until autumn, and closed through winter when the deity moves to Joshimath. Check the current year’s opening and closing dates before booking, since they are announced separately each year.

Can I visit Kedarnath and Badrinath on the same trip?

Yes, many pilgrims combine both. The routes share the same road corridor as far as Rudraprayag before splitting — towards Gaurikund for Kedarnath, or towards Joshimath for Badrinath.

Can WonderTravel arrange a Delhi to Badrinath cab?

Yes. We can plan the full road journey as a multi-day outstation booking, with the vehicle and driver held for your complete itinerary.

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