Rudraprayag, at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, is a significant stop on the route to both Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Top Attractions
- Sangam of Alaknanda and Mandakini: The sacred river confluence that gives the town its religious significance, an important bathing spot for pilgrims en route to the Char Dham sites.
- Rudranath Temple (nearby): One of the Panch Kedar shrines, reached by a challenging trek from the wider Rudraprayag region.
- Chamunda Devi Temple: A local temple in Rudraprayag, an important stop for pilgrims passing through.
- Jim Corbett's Man-Eating Leopard History: Rudraprayag was once terrorized by a notorious man-eating leopard hunted by Jim Corbett in the 1920s, an episode documented in his famous book.
Best Time to Visit
October to March for comfortable weather, or as part of a Char Dham pilgrimage route during the temple-opening season (May-October).
How to Reach
Rudraprayag is on the road route between Rishikesh and Kedarnath/Badrinath, with Rishikesh as the nearest railway station.
