Badrinath guide
🇮🇳 Packing List
What to pack for Badrinath
In October, Badrinath is typically cold, light rain possible (3 to 12°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Badrinath essentials
- Modest outfits that cover shoulders and knees for town and religious sites
- Sarong or shawl for temple visits
Documents
- Photo ID
- Travel tickets (print + digital)
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm insulated coat
- Thermal base layers
- Warm hat, gloves and scarf
- Warm socks
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Lip balm and moisturiser for cold, dry air
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Some cash for incidentals
Local know-how
- Don't bring non-vegetarian food or alcohol to the area near the temple
- Local SIM: BSNL only reliable at high altitude. Jio and Airtel work in lower parts. Download offline maps.
- Pocket tissues: some island toilets are squat-style or limited
- Peak season in October: keep bags zipped and don't flash jewellery
- October highlights: Temple closure date approaches; Diwali festival