RUDRAPRAYAG-UTTARAKHAND-INDIA TRAVEL

 RUDRAPRAYAG TOWN IN UTTARAKHAND

Rudraprayag is a one of the beautiful place for tourism in uttrakhand when you go for india travel . when you want to visit BADRINATH and KEDARNATH two of the holy place for Char dham yatra.This is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in one of the charming state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is second Prayag in one of the Panch Prayag of  sangam of two holy river Alaknanda and Mandakini. This District is famous for tourist place there are many beautiful and holy places including Temples. According to ancient story ,The name of this district Rudraprayag after the Rudra avatar of Lord Shiva.Rudraprayag is blessed with natural beauty, surrounded by the hills besides the two holy river the climate of which depends upon the height of the region.

RUDRAPRAYAG-

It is the home of the towering Garhwal Himalayas, twisting rivers and of course the sacred Hindu shrines which are the main tourist attractions as they maintain great holy and religious importance, the district is top in literacy among the others district in uttrakhand. There is much scope in adventures for tourist in this district like trekking in the district as it is dotted with some of the most enthralling trails; including that of Kedarnath and Chopta . 

RUDRAPRAYAG-MARKET

 WHY IS RUDRAPRAYAG FAMOUS-

According to ancient story there are different incarnation of god Shivji, one of them was Rudra incarnation. Rudraprayag district is of massive significance for the holy pilgrims of Char Dham Yatra in uttrakhand, as it is the gateway for visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham. This city is acclaimed as one of the five holy confluences or the 'Panch Prayag' in uttrakhand. The district is also famous for his culture and tradition.

 HOW TO REACH RUDRAPRAYAG

If you want to visit one of the beautiful place in uttrakhand during the india travel. Then there are different root to reach Rudraprayag district.

1. By Air: To reach rudraprayag by airplane you need to come Dehradun. The nearest airport for Rudraprayag is Jolli   Grant Air Port Dehradun(160 kms), then from Dehradun to Rudraprayag you can travel by Bus, or other Convenience.

2. By Rail: Another way to reach rudraprayag is by train. The Nearest rail head for Rudraprayag is Rishikesh at a distance of 140 kms. There are lot of convenience to reach from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag.

3. By Road: Rudraprayag is well connected by road. From  Rishikesh- Rudraprayag. (140 Kms), Haridwar- Rudraprayag. (160 Kms), Tehri-Rudraprayag. (112 Kms),Pauri- Rudraprayag.

 

PLACE TO VISIT RUDRAPRAYAG

I- KOTESHWAR TEMPLE

KOTESHWAR TEMPLE

One holy and religious temple in Rudraprayag district devoted to God Shiva is the Koteshwar (Mahadev Ji) temple making its place in the heart of Rudraprayag.This is one of the Rudraprayag Tourist Places. The holy temple is near by river Alakananda which increase the beauty of this Lord Shiva temple. According to ancient story ,This temple is prominent for the fact that Lord Shiva(Mahadev Ji) contemplate in this cave for Lord Vishnu on his way(to reach) to Kedarnath Dham. During the holy occasion of  Mahashivratri the Lord Shiva for this beautiful creation on which is celebrated with great magnificence as you spend your holiday here. The People or devotee from different places came here for pray of Lord Shiva.

KOTESHWAR TEMPLE-RUDRAPRAYAG

 

II- HARIYALI DEVI TEMPLE

One of the divine and religious temple in Rudraprayag is HARIYALI DEVI. This holy temple of Devi Revered by Hindus in their culture, this temple is devoted to Maa Hariyali Devi, who is addressed and loved also as Vaishno Devi(Another name of Maa Haiyali Devi).This Temple is situated above the Town Ratura  and at an elevation of  approximately 1370 m  from see level. This temple is home to three selfless idols which are namely  Maa Hariyali Devi, Heet Devi, and Kshatrapal. Devotees from all places came here to visit ,Shower flowers and pray for well-being as you come across the beautifully formed idol of Maa Hariyali Devi seated on her lion. If you plan to visit this temple you should renounce all kind of non-veg dishes.   

HARIYALI DEVI TEMPLE

 III- AUGUSTMUNI

Augustmuni is one of the beautiful a small town situated in banks of  river Mandakini  in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand in India. During the india travel, When you are going for holy Kedarnath Yatra  (one of the char dham ) in uttrakhand , Augustmuni is Gateway for this and other tourist place in rudraprayag district. According the ancient story , The famous and religious temple of Rishi Augustya is situated here and the village gets its name (Augustyamuni) from it.

AUGUSTMUNI

The town is Situated on the banks of Mandakini river is the hilly land of Augustmuni. Augustmuni is known for the Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple dedicated to the Guru. The place is surrounded by beautiful hills which look beauty of nature. This place is also famous for shopping purpose and many traditional fair organized here.

IV- KHIRSU-RUDRAPRAYAG

KHIRSU-RUDRAPRAYAG

If you are a nature and nature lover then Khirsu is one of the beautiful village in Rudraprayag district. Here you  Enjoy the Natural visual beauty of different types of trees including food like deodar trees, oaks and apple orchard adding their tinge, to the land of Khirsu. If you want to spend time during your holidays in beautiful hill area with natural beauty then this is the best place also if you wish to meditate in the pollution free air. Change your frame of mind as you take a view of the Himalayas around the place which is 49 km away from Rudraprayag.

V- JAKHOLI-RUDRAPRAYAG

JAKHOLI-RUDRAPRAYAG

One of the beautiful village in Rudraprayag District for tourism purpose. If you are adventure lover then this is the right place for you for a thrilling trek experience in Rudraprayag District. Jakholi is a beautiful small village nurtured around the river Mandakini ,Surrounded by Hills and the place is approximately 35 km away from Rudraprayag District. The small village is blessed with natural beauty and has some of the best spots from where you can see magnificent view of the snow-covered Himalayas.

VI- KARTIKSWAMI - TEMPLE

JAI SHRI KARTIKEYA

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     One of the oldest ancient holy Temple in Uttrakhand is Kartikswami. The Temple is situated in wonderlands of the Garhwal Himalayas, which always  remains hidden by the clouds that rashly drifts above the temple. According to story people believe that This religious temple is dedicated to God Shri Kartikeya, Lord Kartikeya is the son of Lord Shiva and is graceful at the end of a contracted ridge, The Temple has beauty of Nature enclosed by a deep valley and Surrounded by Hills.One can immerse in the spiritual beauty of the snowy peaks and the lower Garhwal Himalayas that can be seen from the Loard Kartikswami temple. If you are making plan to visit this holy temple .The Temple is approximately 37 Km from Rudraprayag district and then 2KM by on foot from Kanakchauri.