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Rudra Prayag is a small town that is located in the state of Uttarakhand and in the district of Rudraprayag. The town is situated at the confluence of the River Alaknanda and River Mandakini. It has a special religious significance for many people as well. It is said that the place where the two rivers meet resembles two sisters embracing each other and there is a unique beauty about the place. Many visitors travel to the place to witness this phenomenon every year. The entire area is surrounded by immense beauty and one can see many lakes, glaciers, rivers and streams here. There are a few temples that are located in the town as well and these are a must visit while travelling to Rudra Prayag. The main temples are the Jagdamaba Temple and the Shiva Temple. The town of Kedarnath which is an important pilgrimage center for many Hindus is located around 86 km from the town of Rudra Prayag and this can be visited as well. The Koteshwar Temple can be seen on the banks of the Alaknanda River and this is also a popular site in the town. Son Prayag and Okhimath are present outside the town and are important religious sites as well.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 246174

STD Code: 1364

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Rudraprayag is a town and a municipality in Rudraprayag district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag a small pilgrim town on the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Mandakini, is venerated as one of the five sacred confluences or the ‘Panch Prayag’. Rudraprayag is named after Rudra, an aspect of Lord Shiva. According to a legend, Lord Shiva appeared here as ‘Rudra’ to bless Narad Muni. Rudraprayag is of immense significance for the pilgrims of Char Dham Yatra, as it is the junction for visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dham. The entire region is blessed with immense nature beauty, places of religious importance and glaciers. Rudraprayag District was established on 16th September1997. Internationally Known Shri Kedarnath Temple is at North, Madmaheshwar at east, Nagrasu at southern east and Shrinagar at extreme south. Kedarnath Temple the 8th century temple built by Adi Shankracharya, is a stark grey stone structure enshrining one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Panch Kedar or five Kedar lie in the valley between the rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda. According to a mythological legend, after the battle of Mahabharata, the Pandavas repented the killings of their cousins Kauravas and came here seeking forgiveness from Lord Shiva.

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By Air : The closest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport that is located in the city of Dehradun. The airport is located around 159 km from the town. Flights from Delhi are available to the airport regularly and this makes it ideal for those travelers who are arriving from abroad. From the airport, you can hire a taxi from one of the stands outside and reach the town and they charge around Rs 7 per km.

By Train : Rudraprayag does not have a train station, and the nearest station is Rishikesh, at a distance of 72 kms from Rudraprayag. Trains from Rishikesh normally run to the cities of Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada and to other cities and towns up north. You will need to spend around Rs 150 to 500 as these are the basic ticket fares. Ticket fares for travelling in an air conditioned coach can range around Rs 1000 to 1500. Auto rickshaws and buses will be available for inner city travel.

By Bus : Rudra Prayag is connected to many places such as Haridwar, Rishikesh, Tehri and Dehradun by road. Bus tickets are inexpensive and they cost around Rs 150 from Haridwar to Rudra Prayag.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Mandakini Hotel ; National Highway 58, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand 246171 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• GMVN Tourist Bungalow Rudraprayag ; Rudraprayag, Uttranchal, National Highway 58, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand 246171 ; Ph – 01364 233 347 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Pushpdeep Grand ; Bhanadhar, National Highway 58, Bhanadhar, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand 246171 ; Ph – 099 99 106986 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance :102

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