Nandprayag Excursions

Nand Temple
Nand temple is situated at the confluence of Alaknanda River and Nandakini River. The temple holds great religious importance amongst locals. Raja Nanda performed yagna on a stone which was later used as the foundation of the Nand temple situated in Nandprayag.

Gopeshwar Temple
Similar to Kedarnath temple in structure, Gopeshwar temple dedicated to lord Shiva is 10Km from Chamoli with a grand dome, 30 square feet sanctum and the temple has 24 doors. Gopeshwar temple built in 9th to 11th century AD during Katyuri dynasty is the home of Rudranath temple- one among Panch Kedar during winter season. This is the only Shiva temple where milk and water are not offered to lord Shiva and only 'Bel-Patra' is offered.

Gangeshwar Temple
Before reaching Nandprayag, there comes a small diversion which leads to a Gangeshwar Mahadev temple residing grandly under a vast Peepal tree. You need to cross a bridge over Alaknanda river to reach Gangeshwar temple.

Gopalji and Chandika Maa Temple
When you are in Nandprayag market, you will encounter a path that leads to Gopalji temple dedicated to lord Krishna. If you move further ahead, you will reach Chandika Maa temple dedicated to goddess Parvati sitting under an umbrella.

Hanuman Chhatti
Hanuman Chatti or Chhatti is the temple dedicated to Hanuman. Hanuman appeared in Dwapar Yuga in front of Bheema in the form of old Monkey with its tail spread long on the way. He did so to test the strength of Bheema who boasted about his strength. Not being able to lift the tail of the monkey, Bheema realized that it was not a normal monkey but lord Shiva himself had come to bless him.

Chopta Village
Surrounded by pine, deodar and rhododendron forest with varied flora and fauna, chopta village, 2,680 meters above the sea level provides you with spectacular view of Chaukhamba, Nanda Devi and Trishul peaks and is the spot from where trek to Tungnath and Chandrashila peak begins.

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