Bhavishya Badri Trek
Chamoli, Uttarakhand
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- Max altitude
- 2,744 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 12 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Only about 6 km each way, but the forest path climbs roughly 750 m from Saldhar (about 2,000 m) to the temple at 2,744 m, and guides call it relatively steep.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Saldhar → Saldhar (via Bhavishya Badri temple)
2,000 m → 2,744 m → 2,000 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Saldhar, Subhain
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High point · Bhavishya Badri temple
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Saldhar, Subhain (nearest town: Jyotirmath (Joshimath))
- Nearest railway
- Yog Nagari Rishikesh
- Nearest airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- By road
- Rishikesh to Jyotirmath (Joshimath), about 251 km by NH 7; Jyotirmath (Joshimath) to Saldhar, about 19 km by the Tapovan-Malari road
- Drive
- About 10 h from Rishikesh
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹800–3,000
With an operator
₹15,500–35,500
Per person. Self-guided ex-Jyotirmath (Joshimath) is an estimate: a shared or hired jeep to Saldhar and back, water and snacks, and an optional local guide. Guided prices are not sold for this walk alone; the only published price found is Shubh Yatra's 4-night Panch Badri tour ex-Haridwar/Rishikesh (₹15,500-35,500 per person by car type and hotel class, October 2026), which covers all five Badri temples. Trip To Temples sells a similar tour on request.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Jun, Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Mobile signal in Jyotirmath (Joshimath); not confirmed on the forest path, so expect it to be patchy.
- Last ATM
- Jyotirmath (Joshimath)
- Nearest hospital
- Jyotirmath (Joshimath) for first care; AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
- Water
- Not confirmed by our sources; carry at least 2 litres from Saldhar and treat any stream water.
Highlights
- Darshan at Bhavishya Badri, one of the Panch Badri temples of Bhagwan Vishnu, at 2,744 m
- A quiet walk through dense forest above the Dhauliganga, far from the yatra crowds
- The drive past Tapovan up the roaring Dhauliganga gorge, with cliffs several hundred metres high
- Easy to combine with Jyotirmath (Joshimath), Narasimha temple and the other Panch Badris
Risks
- The path is relatively steep, with about 750 m of climb; start early and allow 5-6 hours for the round trip.
- TravelSetu says the temple stays closed in winter because of heavy snowfall, and TravelTriangle advises against winter and monsoon visits; confirm in Jyotirmath (Joshimath) before going between December and March.
- Monsoon (July-August) brings landslides on the Joshimath-Tapovan-Malari road; check road status before you drive.
- The forest is remote and medical help is limited; carry a basic first-aid kit.
Know before you go
Questions
How long is the trek to Bhavishya Badri?
The Chamoli district website says Bhavishya Badri temple is a 6 km trek from Saldhar, which is 19 km from Jyotirmath (Joshimath) by road, so the walk is about 12 km there and back. Some tour itineraries quote 3 km or less, depending on how far vehicles can go on the day.
What is the significance of Bhavishya Badri?
Bhavishya Badri means 'the Badri of the future'. The katha told in the region and recorded by the Chamoli district says that at the close of Kali Yuga the mountains Jay and Vijay near Vishnuprayag will close the way to Badrinath, and Bhagwan Badrinath will then be worshipped at Bhavishya Badri.
What is the best time to visit Bhavishya Badri?
Operators recommend April to June and September to November. TravelTriangle advises against winter and monsoon visits, and TravelSetu says the temple is closed in winter because of heavy snowfall.
How do I reach the start of the trek?
Reach Jyotirmath (Joshimath) by bus or taxi from Rishikesh (about 251 km), then hire a taxi for the 19 km drive past Tapovan to Saldhar, from where the path climbs through forest to the temple.
In an emergency
Save these numbers before you lose signal. Tap to call.
- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: ChamoliUttarakhand
- Nearest hospital
- Jyotirmath (Joshimath) for first care; AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Jyotirmath (Joshimath)
- Phone network
- Mobile signal in Jyotirmath (Joshimath); not confirmed on the forest path, so expect it to be patchy.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Bhavishya Badri | Chamoli District Website — Chamoli District Administration (official)
- Sapta Badri — Wikipedia
- Bhavishya Badri Temple Tourism — TravelSetu
- Explore The Enchantingly Beautiful Of Bhavishya Badri Temple — TravelTriangle
- Panch Badri Pilgrimage Tour — Trip To Temples
- Panch Badri with Panch Prayag — Shubh Yatra
Photos: Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0; Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
