Badrinath Distance from Haridwar, Rishikesh, Delhi: Km Chart

Facts checked November 2026.

Badrinath can be reached by road all the way, with no walk at the end. The road climbs from the plains along the Alaknanda valley through Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag and Jyotirmath. This page gives one simple chart of road distances and typical drive times, with the official source for each figure.

This page is part of our Badrinath Yatra Guide. Planning the yatra? See our Char Dham and Badrinath yatra packages.

What is the Badrinath distance chart from major starting points?

The figures below come from the Uttarakhand government’s Char Dham registration portal and the Chamoli and Rudraprayag district websites. Where two official pages give different numbers, we show both as a range. Any figure marked “worked out from stage distances” is our own subtraction from official figures, not a published number. Drive times assume normal traffic and dry roads. They do not include meal stops, darshan queues or landslide delays.

How we estimated the times: the portal gives 10 to 12 hours for roughly 300 to 330 km of hill road, which is an average of about 25 to 33 km an hour. We used that same pace for the shorter stretches. For Delhi, we added about 5 to 6 hours for the plains section to Haridwar (about 210 km, worked out as 530 minus 320 km) to the official 10 to 12 hours, which gives about 15 to 18 hours. Treat all estimates as a guide only. In practice, most families do not drive Delhi to Badrinath in one go. They break the journey at Haridwar or Rishikesh, and again at Srinagar, Rudraprayag or Jyotirmath.

Which route does the road take, stage by stage?

The registration portal lists the same main road from all three base cities. From Haridwar or Rishikesh it runs Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag, Jyotirmath, Badrinath. From Dehradun you first come down to Rishikesh and then follow the same road. The Chamoli district site notes that Badrinath lies on National Highway 58, the old number for this highway.

For Haridwar, add about 20 to 25 km to the Rishikesh figures. Official pages give Haridwar to Srinagar as 130 to 140 km, which shows how much these numbers vary by starting point within a town.

How far is Badrinath from Kedarnath?

The portal gives about 230 km by road from the Kedarnath side, with a drive of about 9 to 10 hours. The road comes down from Gaurikund and Sonprayag to Guptkashi, joins the main highway at Rudraprayag, and then climbs to Badrinath via Karnaprayag, Nandaprayag and Jyotirmath. Remember the 16 km walk between Kedarnath temple and Gaurikund comes on top of this. We cover both road routes, the stage table and the helicopter option in detail in our Kedarnath to Badrinath distance guide. For all four dhams in one table, see our Char Dham distance chart.

How far is Mana village from Badrinath?

The portal puts Mana about 4 km from Badrinath. It is a short drive or local taxi ride, and then you walk through the village to Vyas Gufa, Ganesh Gufa and Bhim Pul. Some official pages give a shorter figure because they count from a different point in Badrinath town. Our Mana village guide explains what to see there.

What are road conditions like on the Badrinath highway?

• The all-weather road project: the Char Dham highways, including the road to Badrinath, are being widened under an 825 km all-weather road project. In July 2023 the Union government told Parliament that about 601 km of the 825 km was complete (PTI). Some stretches may still have work going on, so expect short stops.
• Landslide zones: the portal calls the Jyotirmath to Badrinath stretch scenic but landslide-prone and advises checking road conditions before you travel. Reported (IANS, August 2025): heavy rain blocked the Badrinath highway at Pagal Nala, Nandprayag, Bhanerpani, Kameda and Chatwa Peepal, with debris also near Jyotirmath. Blocks can last a few hours or, in the monsoon, longer.
• Night driving: in May 2024 the Uttarakhand Police issued an advisory banning passenger vehicles on the Char Dham hill routes from 10 pm to 4 am (reported by DD News). Reported (June 2026): the Chief Minister again directed officials to enforce traffic restrictions on Char Dham routes from 10 pm to 4 am. Confirm the current rule with your driver or the local police, and plan each day so you reach your halt well before night.
• Monsoon and winter: July to September brings the most road blocks. In winter the temple is closed and the upper road is often affected by snow.

A simple rule: start early each morning, keep a spare half day in your plan, and check the day’s road status with your driver or the district helpline before leaving.

Which is the nearest airport and railway station for Badrinath?

The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, about 317 km from Badrinath by road, according to the Chamoli district website. Flights from Delhi land here, and taxis run on to the hills. There is no commercial airport near Badrinath; the portal mentions only charter helicopters from Dehradun.

The nearest railhead is Rishikesh, about 297 km from Badrinath. Haridwar (about 320 km) and Dehradun (about 330 to 340 km) stations also work well, as they have more trains. From any of these, state transport buses, shared jeeps and private taxis run up to Badrinath during the yatra season. If you are coming from Delhi, our Badrinath yatra from Delhi guide explains the train, road and flight options.

How should families plan the drive?

• From Haridwar or Rishikesh: most families take two days, with a night at Srinagar, Rudraprayag or Jyotirmath.
• From Delhi: reach Haridwar or Rishikesh on day one, then follow the two-day hill plan.
• From the Kedarnath side: after coming down to Gaurikund, many families rest at Guptkashi and drive on to Badrinath the next day.
• Seniors: shorter daily drives of 5 to 7 hours are easier. Carry motion sickness tablets and water.
• Season: the road is busy only while the temple is open, roughly from late April or May to November. Check that year’s kapat opening and closing dates before you book.

How Yatra To Temples can help

Our Badrinath and Joshimath darshan yatra runs by road from Haridwar with night halts at Joshimath and Badrinath and a visit to Mana. If you also want Kedarnath, see our Do Dham yatra by road from Haridwar. For pickup from Delhi, Dehradun or the airport, ask us.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance from Haridwar to Badrinath?

About 320 km by road. Both the state registration portal and the Chamoli district website give this figure. The drive takes about 10 to 12 hours without long stops.

What is the distance from Rishikesh to Badrinath?

About 297 km according to the Chamoli district website, and about 300 km on the registration portal. The portal gives about 10 to 12 hours of driving.

How far is Badrinath from Delhi?

The Chamoli district website gives about 530 km. There is no official drive time; our estimate is about 15 to 18 hours of driving, so plan at least two days, with a night in Haridwar or Rishikesh.

What is the distance from Dehradun to Badrinath?

About 330 km on the registration portal and 340 km on the Chamoli district website. The road goes down to Rishikesh first and then follows the main highway. Jolly Grant airport is about 317 km from Badrinath.

How far is Joshimath from Badrinath?

Jyotirmath (Joshimath) is 45 km before Badrinath. The portal describes this stretch as landslide-prone, so check road status before you set off. It usually takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (our estimate).

How far is Badrinath from Kedarnath?

About 230 km by road from Gaurikund, about 9 to 10 hours of driving, plus the 16 km walk down from Kedarnath temple. See our Kedarnath to Badrinath guide for both routes.

Can I drive to Badrinath at night?

Not during the yatra season. A May 2024 Uttarakhand Police advisory banned passenger vehicles on Char Dham routes from 10 pm to 4 am, and in June 2026 the state again ordered 10 pm to 4 am restrictions on these routes. Plan to reach your night halt in daylight.

Is there a railway station at Badrinath?

No. The nearest railhead is Rishikesh, about 297 km away. Haridwar and Dehradun stations are also used, with buses and taxis onward.