Rudraprayag !

Rudraprayag is a meeting point of the Alaknanda and Mandakini Rivers. Rudraprayag city is named after the Rudra avatar (incarnation) of Lord Shiva. It is a holy city surrounded by beautiful lakes, huge glaciers, shining rivers, lakes, and streams. The place is situated at an elevation of 895 meters about 2,936 feet above sea level.

It is an important destination for religious tourism and attracts tourists and devotees throughout the year. The visitors visit in large numbers for the Shiva and Jagdamba temples situated here. Rudraprayag is one of the Panch Prayag or five meeting points of the Alaknanda River. It is also an ideal place for Trekking and Camping.

The Holy town Kedarnath is situated in this district and it is definitely a must-visit destination for the tourists making their trip to Uttarakhand.

Places To Visit In Rudraprayag City

Chopta

Chopta is a hill station popularly known as ‘Mini Switzerland of Uttarakhand’ and is located in the lap of the Himalayas at an altitude of 2600 meters. Travelers came here to sight the serene view of the snowy Himalayas which offers a diverse variety of flora and fauna. Chopta is also popular among trekkers as it is part of the Chopta-Tungnath-Chandrashila Trek and it is one of the adventurous trekking sites in Uttarakhand.

Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath is one of the most important shrines of Lord Shiva and it holds significant importance in the Hindu religion. Kedarnath temple is dedicated to the mighty Lord Shiva and is among the Char Dhams of Hindu Pilgrim sites of North India where devotees visit in large numbers from last week of April to November. Kedarnath is also one of the 12 Jyotir Lingams and it is the most important of the 5 Shiva temples in Garhwal region. The place also witnesses stunning snow-capped peaks for the visitors who visit Rudraprayag.

Kalimath

Kalimath is a small village in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand which is surrounded by mountains and situated at an elevation of 1800 meters. Kalimath is located on the banks of the Saraswati River and is one of the Siddha Peeths of the region. Kalimath is a holy and spiritual place where continuous sounds of the chime from the Kalimath temple can be heard and enjoyed during the auspicious festival of Navratri. Kalimath Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali and is also one of the 108 Shakti Peethas.

Ukhimath

Ukhimath is a beautiful hill station and it is home to Lord Kedarnath and Madhyamaheshwar during the winter season. It is located at a distance of 41 Km from Rudraprayag and is situated at a height of 1300 m. Ukhimath is significantly important during winters in the spiritual aura as the lord Shiva and other gods are worshipped here for six months when Kedarnath is inaccessible due to extreme weather conditions in winter. The hill station is a must visit destination for those who wish to spend their holidays in the region during winter.

Augustmuni

Augustmuni is situated on the banks of the Mandakini River and the place got its name from the religious Guru Agastya Muni who meditated here for decades. It is famous for Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple which is dedicated to Rishi Agastya. The place is situated at a height of 1,000 metres on the banks of the Mandakini River. During Baisakhi devotees visit the place in large numbers as it is the major event and is celebrated by hosting a huge fair.

Deoria Tal

Deoria Tal is a lake at a distance of about 3 km from the villages of Mastura and Sari and is situated at an altitude of 2,438 metres in the Garhwal region. The route to Deoria lake is a 3 km uphill trek from Sari Village. It is known for its heavily wooded, lush green surroundings with snow-covered mountains in the backdrop. The lake is also a part of the Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary and one can witness a few animals during early morning visit time.

Koteshwar Temple

Koteshwar Temple is another temple devoted to Lord Shiva situated in the heart of Rudraprayag. This temple is known as the meditating place of lord Shiva on his way to Kedarnath.

Tungnath

Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world and is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the Rudraprayag district. It is lying at a height of around 11,385 ft ft. above sea level. The place is not only renowned for being a holy Hindu site but also offers a great trekking experience to adventure seekers.

Transport

Airway

The nearest airport to Rudraprayag is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and it is around 160 km away. Cabs are easily available from the airport to Rudraprayag city.

Railway

Rudraprayag does not have a railway station of its own. The nearest railway stations are at Rishikesh and Dehradun. Cabs are easily available from the railway station to Rudraprayag City.

Roads

Rudraprayag lies on NH-58 and connects Delhi with Badrinath and Mana Pass near the Indo-Tibet border. Rishikesh is the starting point for road journeys to Rudraprayag. The travellers can take regular buses operating from Haridwar and Rishikesh to Rudraprayag. The road distance from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag is around 141 km.

Climate & Best Time To Visit

Visit Rudraprayag, the pilgrimage city, and feel the beauty of nature unfolds in and around it. The place is ideal to visit in all seasons (the sunny summers, the monsoon, or the chilly winters).

During summers the temperature remains moderate here and it ranges between 20°C to 36°C. You can visit to temples and other tourist destinations for the rejuvenating spiritual vibe without any difficulties during this time.

During monsoons enjoy the sky changing its colors and trees swaying as the rain showers on the land of Rudraprayag. Monsoon starts in July and last till September. During monsoon, one can enjoy the aroma of the soil and the greenery of the nature. As there are also chances of landslides and roadblocks during monsoon season, it is advised to check the route and weather before visiting the place.

During winter the travellers get the chance to enjoy the snow and chilly weather. Winter starts in December and remains till February. The temperature during winters even drops down to 0°C or sometimes it dipped to minus also.