Pahalgam To Badrinath

Badrinath - A heaven on earth

Post by Sahitya | Hyderabad | Jun 2, 2010

There are direct buses and private vehicles directly from haridwar to badrinath.Also one can reach Joshimath first,which is on the way to badrinath and then reach badrinath from joshimath through shared taxis or buses.Totally the travel will be in ghat road section and there are lot many turnings,which switches on a mixi grinder in our stomach.Better carry lemon/citrus stuff in form of choclates or anything,before you start travelling to badrinath.Afraid not by seeing the valleys and deep turnings in the hills.All the drivers are the most perfect guys to drive in such a difficult hilly area.But the weather is unstable.Sometimes it rains suddenly and quickly you may have hot sun or you may feel too cold due to cold breeze.So better to carry sufficient winter wear as well as cooling glasses,rain coats. For accomodation,there are private hotels as well as ashrams of almost every region.One should have advanced booking to find a room at the ashrams.If you do not have a booking,there will be less chances of getting a room,but the ashrams allow you to have night sleep at their big halls and also they provide you with blankets necessary for your sleep.

Spiritual serenity in the Himalayas

Post by Monica

We always have driven down from Delhi to these places, which also gives you the flexibility to make unplanned halts as and when necessary. Otherwise, one can also take bus services from Rishikesh. It is generally very cold in Badrinath, with chilly winds. So sufficient warm clothes to layer yourself up are a must. However, summer months would be comparatively better to visit Badrinath - the only downside would be that the place shall be crowded.

Seat of Ved Vyas and Lord Ganesh

Post by Amit | Bangalore | May 2, 2006

Approachable only by road from Haridwar/Rishikesh. Open only in the summer months, due to heavy rainfall/snow in the winter/monsoon. Keep an extra day in the plan, just in case you are delayed by the frequent landslides that occur in the route.