Trekking In Garhwal » Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag named after Lord Shiva (Rudra), situated at the meeting place of two rivers Alaknanda and Mandakini. The holy confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers nature beauty attracts to the visitors. It is a night halt place for pilgrims. The presence of two separate routes for Badrinath and Kedranath pilgrimages from Rudraprayag render great importance to the place. The entire region s blessed with immense nature beauty, places of religious importance, takes & glaciers. According to the legend Narad Muni worshipped here for several years. Lord Shiva blessed him with perfection in music.

Tourist Attraction: Kedarnath, Panch Kedar, Tungnath, Koteshwar Temple, Shankaracharya Samadhi, Madhyamaheshwar, Vasuki Tal, Chorbari Glacier.

General Information:

Altitude : 610 mts.
Population: 2,27,461 ( 2001 census).
Climate: Cold in winters, pleasant in summers.
Language : Garhwali, Hindi & English
Clothing : Summer - Cotton,
               Winter - Woollen. Season Round the year.
Season : Rournd the year.

Transport:
Air : Nearest Airport, Jollygrant, 159 kms.
Rail : Nearest Railway Station, Rishikesh, 152 kms.
Road : Well connected by road to all the important places of Garhwal Division. Regular bus services are available.