Overview
Devprayag is a town and a nagar panchayat in Tehri Garhwal district in the state of Uttarakhand, India and is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River.
District | Tehri Garhwal |
Nearest Railway | Rishikesh - 71 Kms |
Nearest Airport | Jolly Grant Airport - 88 kms |
Famous For | Pilgrimage- River Ganga- Panch Prayag- Religious- Char Dham Route- Scenic- Water Sports |
Altitude | 830 metres above sea level |
Languages | Hindi-Garhwali |
Best Time to Visit | March to May and October and November |
How to Reach Us
By Road :
Devprayag is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern states of India. Buses to Devprayag and Rishikesh are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate at regular intervals. Buses and Taxis to Devprayag are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Srinagar, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag etc. Devprayag lies on National Highway 58 making it easy and familiar to reach.
By Air :
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Devprayag situated at a distance of 91kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Devprayag is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are easily available to Devprayag from Jolly Grant.
By Rail :
The nearest railway station to Devprayag is situated in Rishikesh at a distance of 72kms before Devprayag. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India and trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Devprayag is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh and other important towns of Uttarakhand. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Devprayag.
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Raghunathji Temple
It is one of the oldest temples of Lord Rama situated in India as it is more than 10,000 years old. The temple is made up of huge rocks placed slightly above the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Rivers. The special Aarti of the temple is sung on special occasions and even a non believer of god rhymes to its tune. The temple is visited by many devotees all around the year. The shrine of Rama was shattered by an earthquake in 1803 but was subsequently repaired by Daulat Rao Scindia.
Dashrathshila
Dashrathshila Temple is one of the popular ancient shrines of Devprayag that is located on the banks of the Shanta river, named after King Dashrath’s daughter. According to Hindu mythology, King Dashrath, father of the Hindu Lord Rama, performed penance here. Don't miss the seat of King Dashrath perched on a terrain called Dashrathachal Peak.
Teen Dhara
Situated on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway (NH 58) Teen Dhara is barely 10 km from Devprayag (towards Rishikesh). The place got its name from three small springs nearby. It has developed as a popular stoppage for travelers with a number of eateries (dhabas) serving delectable food amidst pictures surroundings.
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Devprayag
Overview
Devprayag is a town and a nagar panchayat in Tehri Garhwal district in the state of Uttarakhand, India and is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River where Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers meet and take the name Ganga or Ganges River.
District | Tehri Garhwal |
Nearest Railway | Rishikesh - 71 Kms |
Nearest Airport | Jolly Grant Airport - 88 kms |
Famous For | Pilgrimage- River Ganga- Panch Prayag- Religious- Char Dham Route- Scenic- Water Sports |
Altitude | 830 metres above sea level |
Languages | Hindi-Garhwali |
Best Time to Visit | March to May and October and November |
How to Reach Us
By Road :
Devprayag is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern states of India. Buses to Devprayag and Rishikesh are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate at regular intervals. Buses and Taxis to Devprayag are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Srinagar, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag etc. Devprayag lies on National Highway 58 making it easy and familiar to reach.
By Air :
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Devprayag situated at a distance of 91kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Devprayag is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are easily available to Devprayag from Jolly Grant.
By Rail :
The nearest railway station to Devprayag is situated in Rishikesh at a distance of 72kms before Devprayag. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India and trains to Rishikesh are frequent. Devprayag is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh and other important towns of Uttarakhand. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Devprayag.
Weather
Attractions
Raghunathji Temple
It is one of the oldest temples of Lord Rama situated in India as it is more than 10,000 years old. The temple is made up of huge rocks placed slightly above the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Rivers. The special Aarti of the temple is sung on special occasions and even a non believer of god rhymes to its tune. The temple is visited by many devotees all around the year. The shrine of Rama was shattered by an earthquake in 1803 but was subsequently repaired by Daulat Rao Scindia.
Dashrathshila
Dashrathshila Temple is one of the popular ancient shrines of Devprayag that is located on the banks of the Shanta river, named after King Dashrath’s daughter. According to Hindu mythology, King Dashrath, father of the Hindu Lord Rama, performed penance here. Don't miss the seat of King Dashrath perched on a terrain called Dashrathachal Peak.
Teen Dhara
Situated on the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway (NH 58) Teen Dhara is barely 10 km from Devprayag (towards Rishikesh). The place got its name from three small springs nearby. It has developed as a popular stoppage for travelers with a number of eateries (dhabas) serving delectable food amidst pictures surroundings.
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