If you’re visiting Badrinath and want a place that feels clean, reliable, and peaceful – New Hotel Snow Crest is a top pick. Located conveniently before the temple entry zone, this premium hotel offers heated rooms, fresh buffet-style vegetarian meals, a lift for elderly guests, and some of the best mountain-facing rooms in the area. It’s ideal for yatris who want comfort, warmth, and smooth access to the temple and surrounding attractions.
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Location & Distance from Badrinath Temple
New Hotel Snow Crest is right on the Joshimath-Badrinath highway, just 900 meters from Badrinath Temple. The location is practical for pilgrims, especially families and elderly travelers who prefer staying slightly away from the temple chaos but still want to be nearby.
Key places nearby:
- Badrinath Temple – 900 m (10 min walk)
- Tapt Kund – 900 m
- Mana Village – 4 km
- Brahma Kapal – less than 1 km
- Vyas Gufa & Vasudhara Falls – short drive + walk
Hotel Features & Room Categories
The hotel offers everything a pilgrim family needs for a restful overnight stay. The building is modern, but the vibe remains peaceful and grounded. The staff is experienced in handling yatra guests and know how to assist with small comforts that matter.
Room and property features:
- Centrally heated rooms (on request)
- Lift access to all floors (very useful for elders)
- Attached bathrooms with running hot & cold water
- Flat-screen TV and telephone in every room
- Tea/coffee maker in-room
- Luxury toiletries and hair dryer
- 24×7 power backup
- Travel desk and doctor on call
- Wide corridors and clean stairways
Room Categories
New Hotel Snow Crest offers multiple room types to suit different group sizes, comfort levels, and views:
- Executive Room (Non-View / Building View): Comfortable for budget-conscious guests who don’t require a scenic window view. Great for short stays or night halts.
- Executive Room Neelkanth View (Premier): Premium rooms with a direct view of Neelkanth Peak. Ideal for those who want to wake up to snow-capped mountains right outside their window.
- Premium Room (4 Bedded): Spacious room perfect for families or groups of four. Comes with all modern amenities and enough space to relax after temple visits.
- Deluxe Rooms (Back Building / Wing): These are located in the rear wing of the property, offering quiet stays with standard comforts at a slightly lower price point.
Rooms are spacious, well-lit, and many offer mountain views. Bedding is fresh, and staff can assist with extra blankets or early check-ins if requested in advance.
Dining Experience – Pure Veg Buffet
Unlike small lodges that offer basic food, New Hotel Snow Crest serves a pure vegetarian buffet with multiple North Indian options. Food is cooked fresh in a hygienic kitchen, and there’s something for everyone in the family.
What’s offered:
- Buffet breakfast with poha, paranthas, toast, tea, and fruits
- Hot lunch/dinner buffet with dal, roti, seasonal sabzi, rice, salad, and sweet
- Jain food (no onion-garlic) available on request
- Packed meals arranged for early temple visits or travel
- Dining area with warm interiors and helpful staff
The hotel makes sure you eat well and feel full before heading out in the cold. Tea is available early morning and evening on request.
Accessibility for Senior Citizens & Families
This is one of the few hotels in Badrinath that caters thoughtfully to senior guests:
- Elevator to all floors
- Anti-slip bathroom mats
- Room heaters on request
- Early meal timings and tea availability
- Assistance with luggage and check-in
Families with elderly members or young children will find it easier to stay here compared to smaller properties with no lift or narrow stairs.
Who Should Stay Here?
New Hotel Snow Crest is ideal for:
- Senior citizens and spiritual yatris who need warmth, lift, and hot food
- Families doing Char Dham Yatra with elders or kids
- NRIs and overseas pilgrims looking for cleanliness and good food
- Couples and solo travelers who want a calm, clean room
- Self-drive tourists or those with hired taxis needing secure parking
Parking Facility & Road Travel Info
The hotel has ample parking space for private vehicles and hired cabs. It’s located right on the highway, so you don’t have to navigate small inner roads. Drivers can rest on-site or nearby, and basic facilities like hot water or meals can be arranged for them on request.
Booking & Contact Information
Ready to book your stay? Here’s how:
- Official Website: https://snowcrest.co.in/
- Location: Near Badrinath Bus Stand, Joshimath – Badrinath Road, Uttarakhand
- Contact: +91-9980100123
Places to Explore Nearby
Use New Hotel Snow Crest as your base to explore:
- Badrinath Temple
- Tapt Kund hot spring
- Mana Village (India’s last village)
- Brahma Kapal
- Vasudhara Falls & Vyas Gufa
All these are within 10–20 minutes of driving or walking, depending on weather and road conditions.
This hotel information has been thoughtfully written and curated by the travel team at Travel Vaidya — a Dehradun-based travel service specializing in Char Dham tours, hotel curation and travel planning for pilgrims and families across Uttarakhand.
