Surya Kund in Badrinath, Uttarakhand

Surya Kund is a sacred hot water source located in Badrinath. This kund is next to the Taptkund near the Badrinath temple. There is a source of hot water in the Surya Kund, pilgrims take a bath in this kund before going to the holy Badrinath temple. This kund holds a religious significance for pilgrims. The famous Narada Kund is near the Surya Kund because the idol of Lord Vishnu was discovered in this kund.

How To Reach Surya Kund

By Air

The nearest airport to Badrinath is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 312 km away from Badrinath.

By Train

The nearest railway station of Badrinath is Rishikesh, which is about 293 km away from Badrinath.

By Road

Surya Kund is located at a distance of about 400 meters from Badrinath bus stand.

Best Time To Visit

The best time to travel to the Surya Kund is between from the months of September to November and April to Jun. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. In the winter season, the journey of here is closed for 6 months. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to heavy snowfall in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.