Other Places to Visit near Dev Prayag

Places Nearby

Srinagar
Situated 560 meters above the sea level on the left bank of Alaknanda river, Srinagar is the largest city of Pauri Garhwal district. 32.5Km from Devprayag, Srinagar is on the way to Badrinath from Rishikesh.

Narendranagar
Deriving its name from King Maharaja Narendra Shah who moved the capital city of Tehri Garhwal district to this beautiful land in 1919 A.D.,  Enchanting beautiful view of holy Ganga flowing from mountains to the plane land of Haridwar. Narendra Nagar palace 3000 feet above sea level in Narendra Nagar is utilized as spa spot and named 'Ananda-in the himalayas' from where you can have a majestic view of Dehradun valley.
 

Raghunath temple dedicated to lord Rama, the incarnation of lord Vishnu is the attraction of Devprayag. Other popular shrines in Devprayag are Shiva temple, Kaal Bhairav temple, Hanuman temple, Badrinath temple and Shandrashil temple.

With high faith and devotion, Hindu pilgrims from around the world pay visit to Devprayag, the confluence which originates holy Ganga from her two tributaries Alakhananda and Bhagirathi. Bhagirathi who began her journey from Gangotri unites with Alakhananda who retains her name till Dev Prayag uniting with other three tributaries Dhauli Ganga, Pindari and Mandakini. The enchanting beauty of fierce Bhagirathi uniting with placid Alakhananda to form the gigantic and placid Ganga at Devprayag fascinates the spectators.

Also, Devprayag is a famous trekking destination. People from far and near often come to Devprayag for sightseeing. Besides, Devprayag is a beautiful town and a municipal board of Pauri Garhwal district that offers opportunities for shopping to carry something for memory at home. Beauty of Devprayag town standing over the Devprayag provides opportunities to the travelers to roam around and relax after long tour of pilgrimages.

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