Badrinath, the sacred abode of Lord Vishnu and one of the four Char Dham temples, is located in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Since there is no direct train or flight connectivity to Badrinath, most pilgrims rely on road travel from Haridwar or Rishikesh. Proper planning is especially important for first-time visitors, families, and senior citizens due to long travel hours and mountain road conditions.