Panch Prayag

Uttarakhand of Himalayas is called Tapobhumi. From here, the Ganges, Yamuna, Saraswati and, their tributaries originate, which have been the center of religion and faith throughout India since ancient times.

Panch Prayag


where the confluence of rivers takes place is called Prayag. There are many Prayag in Uttarakhand, but among them, these five Prayag are very important. Among these, the first is the Vishnuprayag, second is Nandprayag, third Karnaprayag, fourth Rudraprayag and, the fifth is Devprayag.

Vishnu Prayag


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Proceeding from Joshimath towards Badrinath, after 5 or 6 kilometers the Vishnuprayag Hydro Project Dam arrives, near Vishnuprayag. There is a confluence of the Alaknanda and Dhauli Ganga Rivers. The Alaknanda originates from the Satopanth Glacier of Swargahorni Mountain Origin of the Western Dhauli Ganga is the Kungul Range mountain of Dhaulagiri mountain. Dholi Ganga is also called Vishnu Ganga. Dholi ganga cover a distance of 82 km to meet with Alaknanda. 

Vishnuprayag has a height of 1372 meters, Pleased with the penance of Narada here, Lord Vishnu appeared to bless him, therefore the name of the Prayag is called Vishnuprayag. Here in two mountains named Jai and Vijaya. The path of Badrinath Dham goes from there. Hence Jai and Vijay peaks are called the gate of Badrinath Dham because Jai and Vijay are the gatekeepers of Lord Vishnu.


Nand Prayag

Nandaprayag Travel Guide - Significance, Sightseeing, Timing, Route
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Nandprayag is confluence of Alaknanda and Nandakini rivers. The origin of the Nandakani river is the Trishul mountain of the Himalayas, which is located in the Kumaon district of the Himalayas. Nanda Baba did penance in Nandprayag, hence the name of the place is Nandprayag. The Gopal Temple, Chandi Mata Temple, Lakshmi Narayana vishveshwar, Mahadev Temple are the places to see here. The place is situated at an elevation of 1358 meters above sea level.


Karn Prayag

Karnaprayag Travel Guide - How to Reach, Timing, Places to Visit
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There is a confluence of the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers in Karnprayag where Danvir Karna did penance, hence the name of this place is Karnprayag. Karna temple and Uma Devi temple are famous religious places here. Karnprayag is the famous religious and commercial center of Uttarakhand, one has to go to Badrinath and Kedarnath and from here, the path of Adi Badri temple is also taken. Its height is 1451 meters above sea level.


Rudra Prayag

Rudraprayag is at an altitude of 3000 feet above sea level, where there is a confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. The Mandakini River merges with its tributaries and flows further into the Alaknanda River. The origin of the Mandakini river is the Charabadi glacier of Kedarnath. There is also a famous Rudra temple of Lord Shiva where Lord Shiva blessed Narad rishi in the form of Rudra, pleased with his penance. That is why the name of this place is Rudraprayag. There is a Vishveshwar Mahadev temple here.

Dev Prayag

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Dev Prayag has the confluence of Alaknanda, Bhagirathi and secretly Saraswati. The origin of the Bhagirathi river is the Gomukh Glacier of the Himalayas. Sangam forms the holy river Ganges of India. The height of Devprayag is 2723 feet above sea level. Deities had performed penance here, hence its name is Devprayag. 

This is the most important Prayag in Panch PrayagAfter the slaughter of Ravana, Lord Rama along with Lakshmana and Sita Ji did penance to get rid of the sin of killing Brahmin. It is believed that King Dashrath also meditated here. Places of interest here are Raghunath Temple, Chandravaddini Temple, Baital Sheela Temple. There are also Suryakund and Brahma Kund.The Alaknanda River originates from the Satopanth Glacier of Swargahorni Mountain. At the same time, the origin and origin of the Western Dhauli Ganga is the Kungul Range mountain of Dhaulagiri mountain. Dholi Ganga is also called Vishnu Ganga. Vishnuprayag has a height of 1372 meters, covering a distance of 82 km. The Alaknanda River originates from the Satopanth Glacier of Swargahorni Mountain. At the same time, the origin and origin of the Western Dhauli Ganga is the Kungul Range mountain of Dhaulagiri mountain. Dholi Ganga is also called Vishnu Ganga. Vishnuprayag has a height of 1372 meters, covering a distance of 82 km.l


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