Name: Karnaprayag
Rating: 3.6

Nandprayag, Karnaprayag Overview

One of the Panchprayags, Nandaprayag is the place of confluence of River Alaknanda and Nandakini. It is a place of spirituality and devotion as well as beautiful landscapes. A special place of religious, natural and spiritual significance, Nandaprayag is one of the five meeting points of Alaknanda River with other rivers flowing into it

In the mighty Himalayas of Uttarakhand where hundreds of river and rivulets flow, Nandaprayag is a hub of spirituality and religion. The place situated at an altitude of 900 meters surrounded by the wonderful mountains and beautiful sceneries. The town also used to be the capital of the erstwhile Yadu Kingdom whose king built the famous Nanda Temple. For all its religious importance, Nandaprayag is much beyond it, a place of seamless natural beauty.

Sightseeing around Nandprayag

Nanda Temple and the confluence point of Alaknanda and Nandakini River are the major tourist attractions & religious landmarks of the town.

Food at Nandprayag

Try out some amazing Garhwali and Kumauni cuisines such as aloo ke gutke, gahat, chainsoo and kaapa.

Best Time To Visit Nandprayag

Except for the monsoons, one can travel to this holy town any time of the year. Being situated in the Himalayas, it has cool temperatures throughout the year. Winters can be bone-chilling and will require you to have as many layers of woollen as possible.

How to reach Nandprayag

Air: The nearest airport is at Dehradun which is 214 km from Nandaprayag. One can easily hail a taxi or catch a bus for Nandaprayag from Dehradun.
Rail: The nearest rail head is at Rishikesh which is 195 km from Nandaprayag and is well connected by road. One can easily hail a taxi or catch a bus for Nandaprayag.
Road: Nandaprayag is situated on NH 58 and is very well connected by motorable roads do different parts of the state. State buses are available to and from Nandaprayag regularly.

Commuting around Nandprayag

One can move about the town by car, bicycle and on foot.

Tips For Visiting Nandprayag

The number of hotels in the town are very limited so in case you plan on staying make sure to do advance booking. Also, as it is a religious place, drinking and smoking in any public area or restaurant is strictly prohibited.