Overview
Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini.
District | Rudraprayag |
Nearest Railway | Rishikesh- 140 Kms |
Nearest Airport | Jolly Grant Airport- 159 kms |
Famous For | Panch Prayag- Shiva Temple- City- Business Hub- Local Market- Char Dham Road |
Altitude | 690 metres above sea level |
Languages | Hindi-Garhwali |
Best Time to Visit | March to May and October and November |
How to Reach Us
By Road :
Rudraprayag is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern states of India. Buses to Rudraprayag and Rishikesh are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Rudraprayag are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Srinagar etc. Rudraprayag lies on National Highway 58 from where road diverts to two major destinations Kedarnath and Badrinath
By Air :
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Rudraprayag situated at a distance of 159 kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Rudraprayag is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Rishikesh, Devprayag and Rudraprayag
By Rail :
The nearest railway station to Rudraprayag is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 140kms before Rudraprayag on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent and Rudraprayag is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag
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Dhari Devi Temple
Dhari Devi temple located on the banks of the Alaknanda River between Srinagar and Rudraprayag in the Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand, India. The temple is home to the upper half of the idol of the goddess Dhari, while the lower half of the idol is located in Kalimath, where she is worshipped as a manifestation of the Goddess Kali. She is considered to be the guardian deity of Uttarakhand and is revered as the protector of the Char Dhams.
Augustmuni
Augustmuni is a small town situated on the banks of Mandakini river and takes its name from Rishi Augustya - one of the most respected ancient gurus in Hindu mythology. The place is important for Chardham yatris because of the presence of a helipad from where helicopter tours of the Char Dham are undertaken. The beautiful surroundings of Himalayas and River Mandakini give Augustyamuni a feel of peace and tranquility.
Koteshware Mahadev Temple
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located approximately 3 kilometres from Rudraprayag city centre. According to the legends, this place is considered to be the spot where Lord Shiva stopped for meditation on his way to Kedarnath. According to local mythology the temple has existed since the time of Bhasmasura - a demon who turned to ashes anyone whose head he touched.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. An ancient shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of 'Rudra'. Rudraprayag is of immense significance for the pilgrims of Char Dham Yatra, as it is the junction for visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham.
Kartik Swami Temple
Kartik Swami Temple, is dedicated to the Lord Shivas elder son Kartikeya, is set highly amidst serene beauty of Garhwal Himalayas in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. The trek to Kartikswami leads from Kanakchauri village and offers 360 degree view of Himalayas. The travelers have to pave their way through the dense forests to the ridge from where one can have a stunning view of the sunrise and sunset.
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Rudraprayag
Overview
Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini.
District | Rudraprayag |
Nearest Railway | Rishikesh- 140 Kms |
Nearest Airport | Jolly Grant Airport- 159 kms |
Famous For | Panch Prayag- Shiva Temple- City- Business Hub- Local Market- Char Dham Road |
Altitude | 690 metres above sea level |
Languages | Hindi-Garhwali |
Best Time to Visit | March to May and October and November |
How to Reach Us
By Road :
Rudraprayag is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand and northern states of India. Buses to Rudraprayag and Rishikesh are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis to Rudraprayag are easily available from major destinations of Uttarakhand like Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Srinagar etc. Rudraprayag lies on National Highway 58 from where road diverts to two major destinations Kedarnath and Badrinath
By Air :
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest Airport to Rudraprayag situated at a distance of 159 kms. Jolly Grant Airport is well connected to Delhi with daily flights. Rudraprayag is well connected by motorable roads with Jolly Grant Airport. Taxis are available from Jolly Grant Airport to Rishikesh, Devprayag and Rudraprayag
By Rail :
The nearest railway station to Rudraprayag is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 140kms before Rudraprayag on NH58. Rishikesh is well connected by railway networks with major destinations of India. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent and Rudraprayag is well connected by motorable roads with Rishikesh. Taxis and buses are easily available from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag
Weather
Attractions
Dhari Devi Temple
Dhari Devi temple located on the banks of the Alaknanda River between Srinagar and Rudraprayag in the Garhwal Region of Uttarakhand, India. The temple is home to the upper half of the idol of the goddess Dhari, while the lower half of the idol is located in Kalimath, where she is worshipped as a manifestation of the Goddess Kali. She is considered to be the guardian deity of Uttarakhand and is revered as the protector of the Char Dhams.
Augustmuni
Augustmuni is a small town situated on the banks of Mandakini river and takes its name from Rishi Augustya - one of the most respected ancient gurus in Hindu mythology. The place is important for Chardham yatris because of the presence of a helipad from where helicopter tours of the Char Dham are undertaken. The beautiful surroundings of Himalayas and River Mandakini give Augustyamuni a feel of peace and tranquility.
Koteshware Mahadev Temple
Koteshwar Mahadev Temple, a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located approximately 3 kilometres from Rudraprayag city centre. According to the legends, this place is considered to be the spot where Lord Shiva stopped for meditation on his way to Kedarnath. According to local mythology the temple has existed since the time of Bhasmasura - a demon who turned to ashes anyone whose head he touched.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag of Alaknanda River, the point of confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. An ancient shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of 'Rudra'. Rudraprayag is of immense significance for the pilgrims of Char Dham Yatra, as it is the junction for visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham.
Kartik Swami Temple
Kartik Swami Temple, is dedicated to the Lord Shivas elder son Kartikeya, is set highly amidst serene beauty of Garhwal Himalayas in the Rudraprayag District of Uttarakhand. The trek to Kartikswami leads from Kanakchauri village and offers 360 degree view of Himalayas. The travelers have to pave their way through the dense forests to the ridge from where one can have a stunning view of the sunrise and sunset.
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