The Badrinath Yatra is a pilgrimage that takes place in Uttarakhand, India, and travels to the holy town of Badrinath, from all over the world make the journey to the Garhwal Himalayas to pay their respects at the temple dedicated to Lord Badrinath, an incarnation of the god Vishnu. This trip is considered to be a pilgrimage.

1. Badrinath Yatra by Helicopter in June 2023
The Badrinath Yatra is a pilgrimage that takes place in Uttarakhand, India, and
travels to the holy town of Badrinath, from all over the world make the journey to the
Garhwal Himalayas to pay their respects at the temple dedicated to Lord Badrinath,
an incarnation of the god Vishnu. This trip is considered to be a pilgrimage.
The journey to Badrinath, known as the Badrinath Yatra , begins and ends in
Haridwar and takes pilgrims through the holy cities of Rishikesh, Devprayag,
Joshimath, and Badrinath. The journey typically takes anywhere from five to
seven days to complete and can be done so via bus or jeep.
The pilgrimage will typically start with a trip to the temple dedicated to Lord
Badrinath and a bath in the sacred Tapt Kund, which is a spring of hot water that is
located close by the temple. The waters of Tapt Kund are considered to be holy, and
it is widely held that bathing in them can help cure a variety of illnesses.
The next location that travellers will visit is the Mana village, which is the final
Indian settlement before entering Tibetan territory and serves as the entrance

2. point to Hemkund Sahib. Pilgrims can witness the meeting of the rivers
Alaknanda and Saraswati at the village of Mana.
The journey to the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, which is located close to
Badrinath, is traditionally where it finishes. Hemkund Sahib is revered as a holy site
by members of the Sikh faith because it is thought to have been the location
where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikh religion, attained enlightenment
through meditation. Pilgrims also have the opportunity to travel to the top of
Neelkanth, a mountain that looks out over Badrinath and is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. The Valley of Flowers is also located nearby and is also open to
visitors. Pilgrims have the opportunity to stop at various other religious sites along
the way, including the Bhim Pul, the Vishnu Prayag, and the Nandi Devi Temple.
It is recommended that you book your tickets for the Badrinath Yatra well in
advance as the number of pilgrims is expected to be quite high during these
months. The Badrinath Yatra typically takes place between the months of May and
June. Pilgrims should also keep in mind that the region experiences extreme
weather, and it is imperative that they bring the appropriate clothing and supplies
with them.