About this Panch Badri Yatra
The five Himalayan abodes of Lord Vishnu
The Panch Badri is a circuit of five Vishnu shrines in the Garhwal Himalayas — Badrinath (Vishal Badri), Yogdhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Vridha Badri and Adi Badri. Together they form one of the most complete Vaishnav pilgrimages in the region.
This 9-day journey pairs the famous Badrinath with the four lesser-known Badris, mostly by road with short walks. Hotels, pure-veg meals, transfers and planning are handled — a rich, offbeat pilgrimage beyond the usual circuit.
Trip Highlights
The famous Badrinath plus four hidden Badris
Badrinath — the Vishal Badri
Yogdhyan Badri at Pandukeshwar
Bhavishya Badri in the forest
Vridha Badri & Adi Badri
Mana village near Badrinath
Transfers & planning handled
Trip Gallery
A taste of the journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nine days across the five Badris
- Drive from Haridwar to Rudraprayag.
- Overnight en route to the Badris.
- Drive to Joshimath via Karnaprayag.
- Evening at the Narsingh temple (linked to Badrinath); overnight.
- Excursion to the Adi Badri temple group near Karnaprayag and Vridha Badri (Animath).
- Return to Joshimath; overnight.
- Drive to Saldhar and trek through forest to Bhavishya Badri (Subhain).
- Return to Joshimath; overnight.
- En route darshan at Yogdhyan Badri in Pandukeshwar.
- Reach Badrinath; evening darshan and Tapt Kund; overnight.
- Relaxed morning darshan at Badrinath.
- Visit Mana village, the Saraswati river and caves; overnight in Badrinath.
- Drive back down the Alaknanda valley.
- Overnight in Rudraprayag.
- Drive down to Rishikesh.
- Optional evening Ganga aarti; overnight.
- Short drive to Haridwar.
- Trip concludes on arrival.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Pick-up & drop at Haridwar
- 8 nights stay in Joshimath, Badrinath & en route
- Daily breakfast & dinner
- All travel by private vehicle
- Trek guide & support where applicable
- Required permits (forest / inner-line as applicable)
- Driver allowance, tolls & parking
- 24x7 on-trip support
- Airfare / train fare (can be added)
- Pony, palki, porter & personal trek gear
- Entry tickets & personal expenses
- Lunches (unless specified)
- GST as applicable
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Things to Carry
Yatra & mountain essentials
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Yatra registration: Char Dham Yatra registration (the tourist card / biometric registration) is mandatory for all pilgrims. We help you complete it before your journey.
Kedarnath trek: Kedarnath involves a roughly 16–18 km uphill trek from Gaurikund. Ponies, palki (palanquin) and helicopter shuttles are available at your own cost. A basic fitness level is advised.
Best time: The shrines open around late April and close near Diwali. April–June and September–October are ideal; the July–August monsoon can bring landslides and road delays.
Altitude & weather: the higher shrines are at altitude with cold, fast-changing weather even in summer — carry warm layers year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
Badrinath (Vishal Badri), Yogdhyan Badri, Bhavishya Badri, Vridha Badri and Adi Badri — five Vishnu shrines across the Garhwal Himalayas that together form the Panch Badri.
It adds the four lesser-known Badris around Joshimath and Karnaprayag to the famous Badrinath, making it a far more complete Vaishnav pilgrimage of the region.
Mostly road with short walks; Bhavishya Badri involves a modest forest trek (~6 km). Overall it is a light-trekking, accessible circuit.
Yogdhyan Badri at Pandukeshwar is where the Pandavas are said to have meditated; it is also linked to the winter worship of Badrinath.
Legend says that in a future age, when the route to Badrinath becomes impassable, Lord Vishnu will be worshipped at Bhavishya Badri instead.
May to October, aligned with the Badrinath temple season. The higher shrines close in winter with the snow.
Adi Badri sits near Karnaprayag, lower down the valley, so it is usually covered as an excursion on the way — a cluster of ancient carved temples.
Largely yes, given the light trekking; the Bhavishya Badri walk is the main effort and can be skipped if needed. We tailor the pace to your group.
