
Portals of Badrinath Temple to Open on April 27, 2023
As per the latest Chardham Yatra 2023 update, the portals of Badrinath Temple will open on April 27th at 7:10 AM. The news was shared by the Badrinath-Kedarnath committee yesterday. Similar to every year, Badrinath Temple opening date for 2023 was decided at the Tehri royal palace at a religious ceremony on the auspicious day of Basant-Panchami, on January 26th. The time of opening was also decided along with the date.
Badrinath Temple is a part of Chardham which includes other three sites in Uttarakhand, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The opening date of Kedarnath Temple will be announced on the day of Mahashivratri, February 18th and we can expect the temple will open around the same time as Badrinath Temple. The opening dates for other two, Gangotri and Yamunotri Temples are April 22, on the day of Akshay Tritiya, as per the tradition. So, with this, we can expect that Badrinath Dham Yatra 2023 will start from April 27, Thursday, exactly after three months from today.
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Badrinath Shrine
One of the four Chota Char Dham temples in India, Badrinath is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Located in Garhwal Himalayan range, on the banks of Alaknanda River in Badrinath, the temple shrine is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimage destinations in India. The temple is nestled in the mountains, which can be accessed after a short hike. Due to extreme weather, the temple shrine is accessible only between the months of April and November.
Chota Char Dham Yatra
Comprising 4 holy sites in India – Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, the Chota Char Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage tour every devotee must take. Nestled in Uttarakhand, the yatra season begins around the month of April/May and lasts till the onset of the winter season. The dates for the shrine gates opening are announced as per Hindu Panchang and the dates usually fall between the end of April and start of May.
Unlike last year, Char Dham Yatra 2023 will definitely fine-tune the spirits of devotees.
The tentative Opening dates for Gangotri and Yamunotri are the day of Akshay Tritiya, which is on 22 April 2023.
For Kedarnath Temple, the dates would be decided on Maha Shivratri, however, the tentative date for the shrine opening is 25th April 2023.
The Chota Char Dham Yatra starts from Yamunotri and ends at Badrinath, with the correct order of the Yatra being Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath.
How to Reach Badrinath Temple?
- By Air: The nearest airport to Badrinath temple is Jolly Grant Airport, which is 318 km from Badrinath. You can book a taxi to reach here.
- By Train: The nearest railway station to Badrinath temple is in Haridwar, at a distance of 311 km. Haridwar railway station is well-connected to major North Indian cities. You can book a taxi from the railway station to reach Mana.
- By Road: Badrinath temple is well-connected by roads. You can easily reach here during the summer season.
Where to Stay Near Badrinath Temple?
Badrinath witnesses a variety of devotees and to cater to all the needs, Badrinath offers a wide range of accommodations to choose from. From Dharmshalas to budget accommodations to comfortable guest houses, Badrinath tries to cater to all your needs.
Top Hotels and Resorts to Stay in Badrinath-
- Badri Ville Resort
- Narayana Palace
- Sarovar Portico
- GMVN Badrinath Tourist Bungalow Devlok
- Snow Crest
Tips for Visiting Badrinath
- Since the temple is in high altitude, breathing can be a bit problematic, as oxygen level is low. Make sure you give yourself enough time to acclimatize.
- The temple is accessible after a short hike, so make you sure you are in good shape before you venture onto this journey.
- The place is cold even during the summer season so, carry woolen clothes.
- Carry basic medicines for fever and headache. Also carry altitude sickness medicines, as you might need it in high altitude.
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