Nandaprayag, Uttarakhand

Nandaprayag is a town and a Nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nandaprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, and lies at the confluence of Alaknanda River and Nandakini River. About 11 km south of Chamoli in Uttarkhand, Nandaprayag is one of the Panch Prayags on the Alakananda River. At an elevation of about 2,500 ft, Nandaprayag lies at the confluence of the Alaknanda River and Nandakini River. Nandaprayag serves as a gateway to Badrinath and Kedarnath, the famous pilgrimage sites. Nandaprayag falls on National Highway 58 (connects Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh with Mana and Badrinath in Uttarakhand) making it an important stopover for tourists and pilgrims. It is an extremely important religious site for Hindus. Nandaprayag, Vishnuprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag and Devprayag form the Panch Prayags. Located in the Himalayan ranges, the pilgrim town is known for its salubrious climate and is an excellent summer getaway. Nandaprayag is popular for the amazing view of snow peaks and the Gopalji Temple located on the banks of River Alaknanda.

According to mythological tales, the region of Nandaprayag was once the capital of the Yadu dynasty. King Nand performed a very elaborate purification ritual on a stone that later became the foundation for the Nand Temple in Nandaprayag. It is believed that the birth of Lord Krishna in Nandaprayag was the result of the ritual that was performed by King Nand.

Nandaprayag, Chamoli, Uttarakhand

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By Road

Nandaprayag is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Uttarakhand State. Buses to Rishikesh and Srinagar are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses and Taxis are further easily available to Nandaprayag from the major destinations of Uttarakhand State. Nandaprayag is situated on NH58, which connects Ghaziabad with Badrinath.

By Rail

The nearest rail head is the Rishikesh Railway station at a distance of 195 km from the Nandaprayag on NH58. Trains to Rishikesh are frequent and axis.

By Air
The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport at a distance of 214 km from Nandaprayag .