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Devprayag
Devprayag is a picturesque town in the lower Himalayas in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. It is famous as the place where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet and take the name Ganga (Ganges).
Devprayag at a Glance
Why Devprayag?
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- Raghunath Temple
- Raghunathji Temple
- Devprayag Ghat
Devprayag at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Raghunath Temple: Raghunathji Temple (also called Tirukantamenum Kadi Nagar) in Devprayag, a pilgrimage town in Tehri Garhwal district in Himalayas in the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, is dedicated to Vishnu. It is located 73 km from Rishikesh on the Rishikesh–Badrinath highway.
- Raghunathji Temple: This deul-style temple is one of the 108 Divyadesam sites across India dedicated to Vishnu. It is believed to have been established by Adi Shankara during the 8th century.
- Devprayag Ghat: Watch the two rivers of diffrent colours meet together to form the Ganges. The fresh one is the Bhagirathi and the "dirtier" one is the Alaknanda.
Things to Do
- Dashrathshila: An ancient Hindu shrine on the banks of the Shanta river, believed to be the place where King Dasharatha performance penance.
- Devprayag Ghat: Watch the two rivers of diffrent colours meet together to form the Ganges. The fresh one is the Bhagirathi and the "dirtier" one is the Alaknanda.
- Raghunathji Temple: This deul-style temple is one of the 108 Divyadesam sites across India dedicated to Vishnu. It is believed to have been established by Adi Shankara during the 8th century.
Sightseeing Places
- Raghunath Temple: Raghunathji Temple (also called Tirukantamenum Kadi Nagar) in Devprayag, a pilgrimage town in Tehri Garhwal district in Himalayas in the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, is dedicated to Vishnu. It is located 73 km from Rishikesh on the Rishikesh–Badrinath highway.
- Raghunathji Temple: This deul-style temple is one of the 108 Divyadesam sites across India dedicated to Vishnu. It is believed to have been established by Adi Shankara during the 8th century.
- Devprayag Ghat: Watch the two rivers of diffrent colours meet together to form the Ganges. The fresh one is the Bhagirathi and the "dirtier" one is the Alaknanda.
Temples
- Raghunath Temple: Raghunathji Temple (also called Tirukantamenum Kadi Nagar) in Devprayag, a pilgrimage town in Tehri Garhwal district in Himalayas in the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, is dedicated to Vishnu. It is located 73 km from Rishikesh on the Rishikesh–Badrinath highway.
- Raghunathji Temple: This deul-style temple is one of the 108 Divyadesam sites across India dedicated to Vishnu. It is believed to have been established by Adi Shankara during the 8th century.
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Raghunath Temple
Raghunathji Temple (also called Tirukantamenum Kadi Nagar) in Devprayag, a pilgrimage town in Tehri Garhwal district in Himalayas in the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, is dedicated to Vishnu. It is located 73 km from Rishikesh on the Rishikesh–Badrinath highway.
Raghunathji Temple
This deul-style temple is one of the 108 Divyadesam sites across India dedicated to Vishnu. It is believed to have been established by Adi Shankara during the 8th century.
Devprayag Ghat
Watch the two rivers of diffrent colours meet together to form the Ganges. The fresh one is the Bhagirathi and the "dirtier" one is the Alaknanda.
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- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 41 km from Devprayag.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Rishikesh railway station, about 30 km from central Devprayag.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Devprayag (Apr, May, Jun) averages 20–33°C with about 65 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Devprayag (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–31°C with about 328 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Devprayag (Oct, Nov) averages 15–27°C with about 19 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Devprayag (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 7–23°C with about 20 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C.
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Planning Guide
- Overview: Devprayag is a picturesque town in the lower Himalayas in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. It is famous as the place where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet and take the name Ganga (Ganges). Around two hours from Rishikesh, Devprayag can be visited as a day trip, or used as a stopping off point to somewhere higher up in the Himalayan hills.
- Accommodation: The only accommodation in the town itself is an upscale resort. There are a couple of guesthouses on the main road as you enter from Rishikesh, and a couple more overlooking the town on the road to Kedarnath.
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Significance
Devprayag is a picturesque town in the lower Himalayas in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. It is famous as the place where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet and take the name Ganga (Ganges).
Frequently Asked Questions
Devprayag is most comfortable in January, February, March, April and October, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are June, July, August and September.
The nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 41 km away. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh railway station, about 30 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Raghunath Temple, Raghunathji Temple and Devprayag Ghat.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 21°C to 34°C over the year, with about 1347 mm of rain in total.
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