Rudraprayag , Uttarakhand
About Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag, as a mountain town is best reached by bus. You can travel by train or plane to Rishikesh or Dehra Dun, and make the journey up from there. Buses and taxis to Rudraprayag can be taken from major nearby centers such as Dehra Dun, Rishikesh, or Haridwar.
The man-eating leopard of Rudrprayag was preying in the area before being killed by Jim Corbett in 1925. These days, you won’t have to worry about leopards as you make the trek up to Kedarnath. There are three thing to do in Rudraprayag. Relax, drink tea, and trek. There are a number of nearby lakes and temples. Many can be reached by trekking. For some trips you may want to organize a private car to give you more freedom to explore.
There are a number of sweet shops in Rudraprayag. This is a good town to improve your sweet tooth, and try new varieties of north Indian sweet. Opportunities to go off the beaten track abound near Rudraprayag. There are many small temples, some listed above. Another temple is Tungnath, which is a 3km trek from Chopta. Rudraprayag has a population of around 20,000. Sixty three percent of the population is male.
The main risk in this area of India is trekking. Trekking can certainly be a safe activity, but it’s important to always be careful of falls. Don’t trek when tired, and always trek in a group to improve safety.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Rudraprayag
Augustmuni, Uttarakhand
11.6 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Situated 18 KMs from Rudraprayag, Augustmuni or Agastyamuni is a village set in the hills which is famous for temple of Rishi Agastya. It is...
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Rudranath, Uttarakhand
*25.9 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Rudranath is the third temple that has to be visited while on the Panch kedar Pilgrimage. The other four are Kedarnath, Tungnath, Madhyammaheswar...
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Kalpeshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand
*33.3 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Kalpeshwar (Fifth Abode of lord Shiva) is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, that can be trekked to from Urgam village. Trekking in the Himilayas...
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Khatling Glacier Trek, Uttarakhand
*37.3 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Khatling Glacier Trek in Uttarakhand is an adventurous trek that begins from Ghuttu in Tehri district. The glacier is the source of Bhilangna...
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Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*42.5 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Due to the high altitude of this lake, you shouldn’t trek here without an experienced local guide. The lake also functions as a base for further...
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Guptakashi, Uttarakhand
43.2 km from Rudraprayag - See map
GuptKashi or Guptakashi is located in the Kedar region of the Rudraprayag district and is famous for ancient Vishwanath temple and...
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Vasuki Tal, Uttarakhand
*43.9 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Vasuki Tal, 8Km from Kedarnath temple, in Rudraprayag district of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand in India is the enchanting lake where lord Vishnu is...
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Deoriya Tal (Devariyatal), Uttarakhand
45.1 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Deoriya Tal or Devariyatal is a lake at high elevation of 2438 meters surrounded by Rhododendron and Oak forests of Kedarnath Wildlife...
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Roopkund Lake, Uttarakhand
*45.6 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Located high up at an altitude of a little more than 5,000 mts is the mysterious Roopkund Lake. This glacial lake in Uttarakhand has a strange...
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Dodital Lake, Uttarakhand
*49.3 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Dodital Lake (also known as Dhundi Lake) in Uttarakhand is a popular trekking destination as it is located at an altitude of almost 10,000 ft....
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Nandaprayag, Uttarakhand
54.7 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Nandaprayag is a place where two rivers come together. A small village makes a peaceful confluence between Nandakini to Alaknandar. The water here...
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Khirsu, Uttarakhand
61.5 km from Rudraprayag - See map
Khirsu or Kirsu is another small, beautiful place where the visitor can wander happily for hours. Khirsu is part of the Pauri Garwal district...
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