Badani village
About Badani
Badani is a village in Rudraprayag district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It is mapped as a hamlet (tok), a small settlement that may belong to a larger revenue village. It lies at roughly 2,097 metres above sea level, in the upper hills belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 88 km from Dehradun and 24 km from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Guptkashi (15 km).
About Rudraprayag district
Rudraprayag district is named after the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini. It is the gateway to Kedarnath, with Guptkashi, Sonprayag and Ukhimath along the route, and to Tungnath, Chopta and Deoria Tal.
How to reach Badani
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (76 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (79 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Guptkashi (15 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 88 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Guptkashi; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
Best time to visit: April to June and late September to October.
Oak, buransh (rhododendron) and deodar forests surround villages at this height, and roads can close after heavy snow.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Badani
More villages in Rudraprayag district
Questions about Badani
Where is Badani village?
Badani is in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, at 30.4985° N, 78.9238° E.
How far is Badani from Dehradun?
About 88 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Badani?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 76 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (79 km).
What is the altitude of Badani?
About 2,097 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Badani?
April to June and late September to October. Cool summers, a heavy monsoon and cold winters with regular snowfall.
How can I add photos or stories about Badani?
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Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.