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 |
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.
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.
The nearest railway station to Rudraprayag is Rishikesh. Rishikesh railway station is situated 140 kms before Rudraprayag on NH-58. 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.
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.
Basukedar Temple, located in Uttarakhand's serene Rudraprayag district, is a revered ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, believed to be over a thousand years old and built by the Pandavas, where Shiva reportedly rested (basa) on his way to Kedarnath, giving the place its name.
Chandrashila is the peak of the ridge hosting the famous Tungnath temple. It literally means "Moon Rock". It is located at a height of about 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level. This peak provides enchanting vistas of the Himalayas, including Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks. There are various legends associated with this place. Chandrashila treks are one of the most popular treks among trekkers seeking the beauty of nature sans the crowd.
Chopta is a small region of meadows and evergreen forest area which is a part of kedarnath wildlife sanctuary located in Uttarakhand state, India and a base for trekking to Tungnath, third temple of Panch Kedar, which lies 3.5 kilometres away. Chopta is a picturesque hamlet which is still unexplored by travelers, is also famous as "Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand". Wake up with cool salubrious breeze and chirping of birds in Chopta which is a far cry from the blaring horns of the cities.
At an Altitude of 2387mts, Deoria Lake is situated on Ukhimath-Chopta road. The lake is surrounded by snow covered hills of Chaukhamba range. Deoria Lake is an attraction for trek-lovers and for one who loves camping. Deoria Tal is surrounded by verdant forests and offers refreshing views of snow-clad peaks at the backdrop. Deoria Tal offers a clear 300-degree view of the majestic peaks of the Chaukhamba, Nikantha, Bandarpoonch, Kedar Range and Kalang
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.
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.
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 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.
Triyuginarayan is a well-known Hindu pilgrimage located in the Rudraprayag district. This picturesque village is perched at an elevation of 1,980 and offers panoramic views of snow covered mountains of the beauteous Garhwal region. The architecture of this temple resembles to that of Badrinath shrine. Triyugi Narayan is the village where the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati took place.
Tungnath Temple, located in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, is the highest Shiva temple in the world and the third of the five sacred Panch Kedar shrines, famous for its stunning Himalayan views and challenging trek from Chopta. Believed to be thousands of years old and built by the Pandavas, it's dedicated to Lord Shiva, where his arms are worshipped.
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