Badrinath Temple opening date 2026
Badrinath is open only in the warm half of the year. The doors, known as the kapat, opened on 23 April 2026. The opening ceremony started at 06:15 IST on that day. This is not the daily darshan start, so do not use it to plan a normal morning.
The committee sets new dates every year. Plan a trip in 2027 only once the new opening date is announced. If you want to book a package, look at our Badrinath tours and Char Dham packages only once your dates fit the season.
Badrinath temple closing date and the winter rituals
The closing is a sequence of ceremonies, not a single hour.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 12 November 2026 | The Panch Puja begins |
| 16 November 2026 | The doors close at 21:37 IST |
| 17 November 2026 | The images of Uddhav and Kuber and Shankara's gaddi leave the temple |
The closing date and time come from the committee. Plan your last visit well before it, because a weather pause or a change of date can shift the schedule. For travelers who want the full season, the days between late spring and early autumn leave the most room. See the weather page for the monsoon months.
Badrinath tours in season
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Daily timings and puja windows
Year dates and daily hours are different things.
The Tourist Care portal announces the daily temple and aarti times for the season. Check the current timetable before you go. Each service has its own window, and start times can differ slightly, so arrive early.
| Puja or aarti | Time window |
|---|---|
| Mahabhishek | 04:30–06:30 |
| Abhishek | 04:00–06:30 |
| Ved Path and Geeta Path | 07:30–12:00 and 15:00–18:00 |
| Kapoor, Chandi and Swaran Aarti | From 18:00 in the evening sequence |
| Shayan Aarti with Geet Govind | No fixed start; it follows the darshan of those waiting |
Arrive 15 to 30 minutes before your puja, with the receipt and your ID. Prices and the booking rules are on the darshan and puja page.
Using the dates for your trip
Four practical points.
Choose days inside the season
The registration asks for your travel dates and the days you visit each dham, so settle the dates before you register. The letter is then tied to your plan.
Registration steps →Do not plan the last day
The final days before a closing are busy with ceremonies, and a weather pause can remove a day. Aim to reach Badrinath earlier in the week of your choice.
Add travel days
The road from Rishikesh takes 10 to 12 hours, so an arrival day and a spare day belong in the plan.
Getting to Badrinath →Check the weather pattern
The season runs from spring to November and crosses the monsoon. Look at the month you prefer before you fix the days.
Weather and best time →Winter worship and related seasons
The shrine is closed, but worship goes on elsewhere.
Where worship continues
In winter, Uddhav and Kuber are worshipped at Yogdhyan Badri in Pandukeshwar. The winter worship takes place in Pandukeshwar, not in Joshimath.
Valley of Flowers
The regular season runs from 1 June to 31 October. It is an adventure on its own, with multi-day trekking.
Valley of Flowers →Hemkund Sahib
The 2026 season opened in late May, and ended on 10 October. It closes earlier than Badrinath.
Skiing in Auli
The ski season at Auli runs from January to March, and it is a separate trip from a Badrinath darshan.
Joshimath and Auli →The 2026 season at a glance
Several Himalaya seasons overlap, but they are not the same.
| Place | 2026 season |
|---|---|
| Badrinath Temple | 23 April to 16 November |
| Valley of Flowers | 1 June to 31 October (regular season) |
| Hemkund Sahib | Late May to 10 October |
| Skiing in Auli | January to March |
The blooms of the Valley of Flowers and the ski season do not fall into the same months, and neither matches the temple season fully. For most pilgrims, the temple dates decide the trip, and any trek is added around them.
Badrinath opening and closing dates: frequently asked questions
When did Badrinath open in 2026?
The doors opened on 23 April 2026. The opening ceremony started at 06:15 IST.
When does Badrinath close in 2026?
The winter closing is announced for 16 November 2026 at 21:37 IST. The Panch Puja starts on 12 November, and the images of Uddhav and Kuber leave on 17 November.
When will Badrinath open in 2027?
The committee sets the date each year. Check the announcement for 2027 before you plan a spring trip.
What are the daily darshan hours?
The Tourist Care portal announces the daily hours each season. Check the current timetable before you go. Puja windows begin in the early morning, as the table above shows.
Where is the deity in winter?
Uddhav and Kuber are worshipped at Yogdhyan Badri in Pandukeshwar. The winter worship does not take place in Joshimath.