Circuit · Uttarakhand
Badrinath valley
Auli's snow slopes, the Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib.
- Places
- 3
- Altitude
- 1,800–4,329 m
- Fly / train to
- Dehradun / Rishikesh
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,800
When to go
- Jan
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- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
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- Dec
Best for most places here: Jul, Aug. Each place here needs 5–7 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Auli
Snow slopes with a view of Nanda Devi, and India's best-known ski meadow outside Gulmarg.
Hemkund Sahib
A high-altitude gurudwara beside a glacial lake at 4,329 m, reached by a steep 6 km climb from Ghangaria.
Valley of Flowers
A UNESCO-listed alpine valley that blooms with hundreds of flower species in the monsoon.
What to pack for Badrinath valley
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Thermal inner wear (top and bottom)
- Down or padded jacket
- Woollen cap that covers the ears
- Woollen socks, 2–3 pairs
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- UV-protection sunglasses
- Lip balm with SPF
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
- Quick-dry trekking pants, 2 pairs
- Quick-dry T-shirts, 2–3
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Badrinath valley: questions people ask
Which places are in the Badrinath valley circuit?
The Badrinath valley circuit in Uttarakhand covers Auli, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Badrinath valley?
July and August suit most places in Badrinath valley. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Badrinath valley?
Travel to Dehradun / Rishikesh, then continue by road.
How much does a Badrinath valley trip cost per day?
About ₹2,800 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Badrinath valley, and which is the highest?
Auli is the easiest (easy). Hemkund Sahib is the highest at 4,329 m.