Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra is a part of one of the famous Chardham Yatra. Both Badrinath & Kedarnath Temples are in Uttarakhand, which is also known as the Devbhoomi of India and the journey to these two pilgrimage destinations is popularly known as Badrinath Kedarnath Do Dham Yatra.

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand Himalayas begins in April or May every year with the opening of temples such as Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. You can visit Badrinath and Kedarnath temples at any time of the year after the opening of the holy shrines. But the best time for Badrinath Kedarnath Darshan Yatra after summer is during the months between September and November. At this time, the crowds become less and the weather remains good. Another important reason to visit these temples during this time as they remain closed in winter due to snowfall, tentatively after the second week of November.

If you want to visit these temples this year in any of these months, do check out Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra Package 2024 details on our website. Get upto 30% early bird discount on Kedarnath Badrinath Do Dham Yatra package 2024 from Delhi, Dehradun, Haridwar & Rishikesh.

Badrinath Kedarnath Yatra Package 2024 from Haridwar Short Itinerary

• Day 01: Haridwar – Guptkashi (205 kms / 7-8 hrs)
• Day 02: Guptkashi – Kedarnath
• Day 03: Kedarnath – Guptkashi
• Day 04: Guptkashi – Badrinath (200 Kms / 7-8 Hrs)
• Day 05: Badrinath – Rudraprayag (160 Kms / 06 Hrs)
• Day 06: Rudraprayag – Haridwar (165 Kms / 05 Hrs)

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Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Opening & Closing Dates in 2024

About Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath is one of the legendary sacred pilgrimages of North India located on the banks of the Mandakini River. Historically this place was known as Kedar Khand. This pilgrimage in the backdrop of picturesque Himalayas provides a view of breathtaking vistas along the way. Of the 200 Lord Shiva shrines located in India, Kedarnath is treated as the most important one. It is said that after the Pandavas won the Kurukshetra war they sought redemption from Lord Shiva, who eluded them in the Himalayas taking the form of a buffalo. Only glimpses of him were caught in a few religious places of which Kedarnath was one where the hump of buffalo was seen. Situated in the Garhwal range of the Himalayas, Kedarnath is only open till autumn. During winters the idol of the temple is carried down to the lower terrains of Ukhimath.

About Badrinath Temple

Badrinath on the other hand is one of the holy sites of the Vaishnavites situated in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. There are 108 Holi Vishnu incarnation places of which Badrinath is one of the most important. Due to its gigantic size and as per Hindu tradition Badrinath is also termed Badri Vishal. It is said that Adi Guru Shankaracharya recovered Lord Badrinath and enshrined him in this temple in the 8th century. This temple is home to numerous accounts of Hindu scriptures and myths. Legends of Mahabharata have got infused with this temple over time and have created many tales which associate with this holy pilgrimage. The black stone of Lord Badrinath was discovered by Shankaracharya on the Alakananda River and was later enshrined by the king of Garhwal in this majestic temple that is guarded by Garud at the main entrance of this historical shrine.