How to reach Badrinath-Kedarnath from Delhi? Road, train or flight… which route will be easier?
If you are planning to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath temples this year, but are not able to understand which route, road, train or flight, will be the easiest and best for you, then this information will be very useful for you. These two temples situated amidst the mountains are not only considered to be centers of faith but are also considered to be memorable experiences of life.
Many people, while going on Chardham Yatra for the first time, are most worried about where to start the journey, how much will be the climb on foot, where to get a helicopter and which route will be right according to both time and budget. In such a situation, know here the complete and easy way to reach Badrinath and Kedarnath from Delhi, so that your journey can become memorable without any hassle.
How to reach Kedarnath?
The most common way to reach Kedarnath temple is by road. The last motorable point for Kedarnath is Gaurikund. After this one has to climb about 16 to 18 kilometers on foot.
How to go by road?
If you are starting your journey from Delhi, you will have to reach Haridwar or Rishikesh first. After this, one can reach Gaurikund by road via Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Guptkashi.
- Delhi to Rishikesh: Approx 240 km
- Rishikesh to Gaurikund: Approx 210 km
- To reach Kedarnath temple beyond Gaurikund, these options are available:
- Walking tour
- horse or mule
- palanquin service
- helicopter service
How to go by train?
The nearest railway stations to Kedarnath are Haridwar Junction Railway Station and Rishikesh Railway Station. Haridwar is well connected to big cities of the country. You can reach Gaurikund by taking a taxi or bus from the station.
How to go by flight?
The nearest airport to Kedarnath is Jolly Grant Airport. This airport is connected to cities like Delhi and Mumbai. It may take about 7-8 hours to reach Gaurikund by road from the airport. If you want to avoid the trek, helicopter services are available from these places-
- Fata
- sirsi
- Guptkashi
How to reach Badrinath?
The road leads to Badrinath temple. Therefore the journey here is considered easier than Kedarnath.
How to go by road?
The distance from Delhi to Badrinath is approximately 536 kilometers. Both bus and taxi options will be available. The route is something like this – Delhi → Haridwar → Rishikesh → Joshimath → Badrinath. Regular buses run from Haridwar and Rishikesh to Badrinath. The distance from Joshimath to Badrinath is about 45 km, where taxis and jeeps are easily available.
How to go by train?
The nearest railway station to Badrinath is Rishikesh. This station is connected to many big cities of the country. Badrinath can be reached by taking a taxi from here.
How to go by flight?
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport. It may take about 10 hours to reach Badrinath by road from the airport. In addition, helicopter routes-
- Delhi to Dehradun: Flights
- Dehradun to Sahastradhara Helipad: Car/Bus
- Sahastradhara to Badrinath: Helicopter
In how many days will the journey be completed?
You can visit Badrinath temple in approximately 3 days. Whereas for Kedarnath temple you will need at least 3-5 days.
Keep these things in mind before going on a trip
- Be sure to check weather information.
- Keep warm clothes and essential medicines with you.
- Get online registration done first.
- Physical preparation is necessary for Kedarnath trek.
- It would be better to book helicopter service in advance.
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