{"id":1911,"date":"2024-09-19T11:34:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T11:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/?p=1911"},"modified":"2024-12-31T09:12:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T09:12:11","slug":"chardham-yatra-route-map","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/","title":{"rendered":"Chardham Yatra Route Map 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Chardham Yatra is one of the holiest pilgrimages in Hinduism where devotees from all over the world come to wash off their sins and attain moksha. Located in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/char-dham-yatra-2025.html\">Chardham Yatra<\/a><\/strong> covers four temples: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Chardham route map is very important as these destinations are in remote areas, each with different terrain, altitude and road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/chardham-yatra-fixed-departure-from-haridwar.html\">Chardham Yatra Route Map from Haridwar<\/a><\/strong> will help in planning a smooth and safe yatra. This guide will cover the distance, route, road conditions and tips for visiting each temple in the traditional sequence starting from Yamunotri to Badrinath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Overview_of_the_Chardham_Yatra_Route_Map\" >Overview of the Chardham Yatra Route Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Char_Dham_Route_Map_with_Distance\" >Char Dham Route Map with Distance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#1_Yamunotri_The_First_Dham_in_Chardham_Yatra\" >1. Yamunotri: The First Dham in Chardham Yatra<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Places_to_See_Near_Yamunotri\" >Places to See Near Yamunotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Tips_to_travel_to_Yamunotri\" >Tips to travel to Yamunotri<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#2_Gangotri_The_Second_Dham_in_the_Route\" >2. Gangotri: The Second Dham in the Route<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Places_to_See_Near_Gangotri\" >Places to See Near Gangotri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Gangotri_Travel_Tips\" >Gangotri Travel Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Read_More_List_of_Places_You_Must_Visit_During_Chardham_Yatra\" >Read More: List of Places You Must Visit During Chardham Yatra<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#3_Kedarnath_The_Sacred_Jyotirlinga\" >3. Kedarnath: The Sacred Jyotirlinga<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Places_to_Visit_Near_Kedarnath\" >Places to Visit Near Kedarnath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Travel_Tips_for_Kedarnath\" >Travel Tips for Kedarnath<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#4_Badrinath_The_Last_Dham\" >4. Badrinath: The Last Dham<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Places_to_See_Near_Badrinath\" >Places to See Near Badrinath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Badrinath_Travel_Tips\" >Badrinath Travel Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Chardham_New_Route_and_Transportation_Updates\" >Chardham New Route and Transportation Updates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Chardham_Yatra_Route_Map\"><\/span><a><\/a>Overview of the Chardham Yatra Route Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The traditional Chardham Yatra route map starts from Haridwar and goes towards Yamunotri, then Gangotri, Kedarnath and ends at Badrinath in a \u2018clockwise\u2019 direction. According to Hinduism, this pattern is known as \u201cParikrama\u201d. Now lets start with the first destination Yamunotri with the trip from the capital city, Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Char_Dham_Route_Map_with_Distance\"><\/span><a><\/a>Char Dham Route Map with Distance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Route<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance (km)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Altitude (m)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Haridwar to Yamunotri<\/td><td>223 km<\/td><td>3,293 meters<\/td><td>Haridwar \u2192 Rishikesh \u2192 Dehradun \u2192 Mussoorie \u2192 Barkot \u2192 Janki Chatti \u2192 Yamunotri<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yamunotri to Gangotri<\/td><td>228 km<\/td><td>3,100 meters<\/td><td>Yamunotri \u2192 Barkot \u2192 Uttarkashi \u2192 Gangotri<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gangotri to Kedarnath<\/td><td>250 km<\/td><td>3,583 meters<\/td><td>Gangotri \u2192 Uttarkashi \u2192 Guptkashi \u2192 Gaurikund \u2192 (16 km trek) \u2192 Kedarnath<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kedarnath to Badrinath<\/td><td>218 km<\/td><td>3,300 meters<\/td><td>Kedarnath \u2192 Gaurikund \u2192 Guptkashi \u2192 Joshimath \u2192 Badrinath<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Yamunotri_The_First_Dham_in_Chardham_Yatra\"><\/span><a><\/a>1. Yamunotri: The First Dham in Chardham Yatra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-First-Dham-in-Chardham-Yatra.webp\" alt=\"Yamunotri: The First Dham in Chardham Yatra\" class=\"wp-image-1913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-First-Dham-in-Chardham-Yatra.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-First-Dham-in-Chardham-Yatra-500x280.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yamunotri is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and is the starting point of the Chardham Yatra. The temple is at a high altitude and is believed to be the source of the Yamuna River which is one of the sacred rivers of India. Visiting Yamunotri is believed to save you from an untimely death as Yamuna is connected to Yama, the God of Death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Altitude: <\/strong>3,293 meters (10,804 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance from Haridwar: <\/strong>223 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deity: <\/strong>Goddess Yamuna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> Delhi \u2192 Haridwar (240 km) \u2192 Rishikesh (25 km) \u2192 Dehradun (54 km) \u2192 Mussoorie (35 km) \u2192 Barkot (105 km) \u2192 Janki Chatti (11 km) \u2192 Yamunotri (6 km trek)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Road Condition:<\/strong> The road is good up to Janki Chatti, the last motorable point. From there you have to trek 6 km to reach the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/yamunotri-dham.html\">Yamunotri Temple<\/a><\/strong>. The trek is moderately steep and ponies or palanquins are available for those who cannot walk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_See_Near_Yamunotri\"><\/span>Places to See Near Yamunotri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Surya Kund: <\/strong>A natural hot spring where you can boil rice and potatoes and offer to the deity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Divya Shila: <\/strong>A sacred rock pillar near the Yamunotri temple where you can offer prayers before entering the temple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_travel_to_Yamunotri\"><\/span><a><\/a>Tips to travel to Yamunotri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Time to visit:<\/strong> May to October is the best time to visit when the weather is moderate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trek Assistance:<\/strong> If you cannot complete the steep trek you can hire ponies or palkis (palanquins) for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gangotri_The_Second_Dham_in_the_Route\"><\/span><a><\/a>2. Gangotri: The Second Dham in the Route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Second-Dham-in-the-Route-1.webp\" alt=\"Gangotri: The Second Dham in the Route\" class=\"wp-image-1914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Second-Dham-in-the-Route-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Second-Dham-in-the-Route-1-500x280.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The second stop on the Chardham Yatra route map is Gangotri, located in the Uttarkashi district. It is believed to be the birthplace of the River Ganges, known as Bhagirathi here. According to the legend King Bhagirath\u2019s penance brought Ganga from heaven to earth to purify the souls of his ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,100 meters (10,200 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance from Yamunotri: <\/strong>228 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deity:<\/strong> Goddess Ganga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> Yamunotri \u2192 Barkot (11 km) \u2192 Uttarkashi (87 km) \u2192 Gangotri (90 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Road Condition:<\/strong> Although the condition of the road from Yamunotri to Gangotri is pretty good and well maintained, the stretch between Uttarkashi and Gangotri is mountainous with sharp turns but manageable for vehicles. The journey is scenic with beautiful valleys and rivers all around.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_See_Near_Gangotri\"><\/span>Places to See Near Gangotri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bhagirath Shila: <\/strong>The stone where King Bhagirath meditated to bring Ganga to earth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pandava Gufa: <\/strong>The cave where Pandavas are said to have rested during their journey to Himalayas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gangotri_Travel_Tips\"><\/span><a><\/a>Gangotri Travel Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Time to Visit: <\/strong>May to June and September to October are the best time to avoid monsoon and winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude Caution: <\/strong>As Gangotri is at high altitude, it is advised to acclimatize to the conditions especially for senior citizens and those with respiratory problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_More_List_of_Places_You_Must_Visit_During_Chardham_Yatra\"><\/span><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/list-of-places-you-must-visit-during-chardham-yatra\/\">List of Places You Must Visit During Chardham Yatra<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Kedarnath_The_Sacred_Jyotirlinga\"><\/span><a><\/a>3. Kedarnath: The Sacred Jyotirlinga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Sacred-Jyotirlinga.webp\" alt=\"Kedarnath: The Sacred Jyotirlinga\" class=\"wp-image-1915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Sacred-Jyotirlinga.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Sacred-Jyotirlinga-500x280.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kedarnath is the third dham and one among the most sacred temples of Lord Shiva. It is also one of India\u2019s 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Along with the Majestic power makes it extremely significant place for spiritual purposes. The temple is located in an area with beautiful landscapes and characterized by great spiritual power. Enormous white-capped mountains surround it, forming the majestic Kedarnath mountain range<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Altitude: <\/strong>3,583 meters (11,755 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance from Gangotri:<\/strong> 250 km (till Gaurikund and then 16 km trek)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deity: <\/strong>Lord Shiva<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route: <\/strong>Gangotri \u2192 Uttarkashi (90 km) \u2192 Guptkashi (145 km) \u2192 Gaurikund (14 km) \u2192 Kedarnath (16 km trek)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Road Condition:<\/strong> The road to Gaurikund is narrow and winding and prone to landslides during monsoon. <br>From Gaurikund, you must trek 16 km to reach the Kedarnath temple. Pilgrims can either trek on foot or hire ponies, palkis or take a helicopter from Phata or Guptkashi for quicker access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_Visit_Near_Kedarnath\"><\/span>Places to Visit Near Kedarnath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bhairavnath Temple: <\/strong>This shrine, dedicated to Bhairavnath, the fierce deity of the region, is located just near the Kedarnath Temple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vasuki Tal:<\/strong> A high altitude lake 8 km from Kedarnath, peaceful and with great views of Himalayas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Tips_for_Kedarnath\"><\/span><a><\/a>Travel Tips for Kedarnath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Time to Visit:<\/strong> Temple opens in May and is accessible till October. May-June and September-October are the best as the weather is pleasant and the trekking path is safe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trek Assistance: <\/strong>Ponies and palkis can be hired for the 16 km trek or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/kedarnath-helicopter-tour.html\">Helicopter Services<\/a><\/strong> are available from various helipads for quicker access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Badrinath_The_Last_Dham\"><\/span><a><\/a>4. Badrinath: The Last Dham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Last-Dham.webp\" alt=\"Badrinath: The Last Dham\" class=\"wp-image-1916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Last-Dham.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/The-Last-Dham-500x280.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Badrinath is the last Dham of the <strong>Chardham Yatra<\/strong> dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Located in Chamoli district it is one of the most visited and revered pilgrim centres in India. The temple is situated between the Nar and Narayana mountain ranges and River Alaknanda flows beside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Altitude:<\/strong> 3,300 meters (10,827 feet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Distance from Kedarnath:<\/strong> 218 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deity: <\/strong>Lord Vishnu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> Kedarnath \u2192 Gaurikund (16 km trek) \u2192 Guptkashi (14 km) \u2192 Joshimath (175 km) \u2192 Badrinath (43 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Road Condition: <\/strong>Roads to Badrinath are good but landslides can occur in the base weather conditions. Please check road conditions before starting your journey especially during peak monsoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Places_to_See_Near_Badrinath\"><\/span>Places to See Near Badrinath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tapt Kund: <\/strong>A hot spring where pilgrims take a dip before entering the temple. Water is believed to have healing properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mana Village: <\/strong>The last village before Indo-China border and known for its cultural heritage and scenic beauty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vyas Gufa:<\/strong> A cave where Sage Vyas is believed to have composed Mahabharata.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Badrinath_Travel_Tips\"><\/span><a><\/a>Badrinath Travel Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best Time: <\/strong>May to June and September to October are the best time to visit Badrinath. Temple is closed during winter due to heavy snowfall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pilgrim Comfort:<\/strong> Many accommodations and restaurants are available in Badrinath making it one of the most pilgrim friendly destinations on Chardham Yatra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chardham_New_Route_and_Transportation_Updates\"><\/span><a><\/a>Chardham New Route and Transportation Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Chardham route has been designed to reduce time and increase safety as government is continuously working to improve accessibility . Road widening and better connectivity has made it easier for devotees to complete Chardham Yatra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Helicopter Services:<\/strong> Available from Dehradun, Guptkashi, Phata, Sirsi to reach Kedarnath and also from Yamunotri and Badrinath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Road Improvements: <\/strong>Char Dham route map with distance has seen major improvements due to road widening. These has reduced travel time and made journeys safer especially on the landslide prone sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><a><\/a>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chardham Yatra route map is a mix of spiritual and natural beauty but needs planning. Knowing the route, road and distance will make the journey smoother.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-the-upcoming-char-dham-yatra\/\"> <strong>Char Dham yatra 2025<\/strong><\/a> will leave an impact on every devotee, whether you take the traditional path or the new route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By planning well and knowing the updated road conditions and best route for Chardham Yatra you can make the most of this yatra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chardham Yatra is one of the holiest pilgrimages in Hinduism where devotees from all over the world come to wash off their sins and attain &hellip; <a title=\"Chardham Yatra Route Map 2025\" class=\"bnm-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/chardham-yatra-route-map\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Chardham Yatra Route Map 2025<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,409,255],"tags":[318,370,368,367,35,369],"class_list":["post-1911","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-char-dham","category-travel-guide","category-uttarakhand","tag-badrinath-temple","tag-chardham-yatra-route","tag-gangotri-temple","tag-kedarnath-temple","tag-travel-to-india","tag-yamunotri-temple","bnm-entry"],"gutentor_comment":180,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1911"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1911\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2328,"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1911\/revisions\/2328"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1911"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1911"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.traveltoindia.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}