Rudra Prayag Tourism

Rudra Prayag Tourism Lying at the confluence of River Alaknanda and River Mandakini, Rudraprayag is a sacred place regarded as one of the Panch Prayags and place of great religious significance. Settled in Uttarakhand, this beautiful town is full of mysterious charm and the spiritual vibes that will calm your senses. Offering spectacular views and mesmerizing panoramic vistas, the town boasts of being blessed by Mother Nature in its full glory. The town derives its name from the Hindu deity Lord Shiva who is said to have appeared at the place in the form of Lord Rudra. Rudraprayag is sprinkled with several ancient temples and serves as a gateway to two major pilgrimages ofKedarnathand Badrinath, offering its visitors a surrounding of serenity and tranquility. Tourists also get enchanted by its natural dazzling beauty and spellbinding landscapes. Tourists and devotees flock this place in large number seeking spirituality as well as nature's splendors. Download Rudra Prayag PDF Guide > What's Great? A hub of adventure activities along with being one of the Paanch Dhams. What's not so Great? Prone to landslides during the monsoon season, so travelling here during rains should be avoided. For Whom Rudraprayag is often visited by people going to Kedarnath and Badrinath as it serves as the gateway to these destinations. It also offers outstanding opportunities for people who love adventure and recreational activities. It is visited by people for Char Dham yatra and sightseeing alike.

Mythological Importance of Rudraprayag It is believed that Lord Narad Muni performed intense penance to please Lord Shiva to teach him the mysteries related to music. Lord Shiva was pleased by his penance and appeared in the form of Rudra, teaching him music in the Rudra Temple. This is why the place came to be known as Rudraprayag. You can see pictures of Lord Narad with a Rudra garland around his neck, singing praises of Lord Shiva.

One Day Itinerary Rudraprayag is a town blessed with bewitching beauty and spirituality oozing from every nook and corner. The place has got a vibrancy that lures its visitors from all over the country. Since the town is packed with several attractions in and around, it is practically impossible to cover the whole area in one day. However, to begin your one day journey, make an early start in the morning with delicious warm breakfast at the hotel and move on to your first destination of Koteshwar Mahadev temple. Other places that are must on your one-day itinerary are Jakholi, Augustmuni, Khirsu and Rudranath Temple, located at the confluence of the two rivers. Get back to the hotel to enjoy the wonderful weather and relish the beauty of the place under the curtain of stars.

Restaurants and Local Food in Rudra Prayag You will find some restaurant and roadside stalls in the area besides the in house restaurants. The food served is mainly North Indian. You will also find several sweet shops in the town.

Apr-Decis the best time to visit Rudra Prayag Rudraprayag experiences extremely chilling winters along with snowfall. Monsoon season receives moderate rainfall. Summers are pleasant and are recommended as the best time to explore the spiritual aura of the town. March- November tend to be the best time to visit the town. Weather in Rudra Prayag Loading... Rudra Prayag in Summer (April - June) Summers are moderately hot in Rudraprayag lasting from April to June. The temperature ranges between 20 to 36 degrees Celcius, with a cool breeze blowing during the evenings. Rudra Prayag in Monsoon (July - September) Rudraprayag experiences moderate rainfall during the months of July to September. The rainfall brings freshness to the area making the surrounding lush green. Rudra Prayag in Winter (December - February) Winters are freezing in Rudraprayag starting in the month of December and lasting till February. The temperature during this period drops down to a chilling 0 to 15 degrees Celcius. Monthly Weather in Rudra Prayag Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 7 16 February 9 20 March 12 22 April 17 28 May 20 29 June 21 29 July 22 27 August 22 27 September 21 27 October 17 26 November 11 22 December 9 19