Rudraprayag is situated in the district of Rudraprayag in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestling amidst the lofty mountains of the Garhwal Himalayas, Rudraprayag is the meeting place of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. So it’s an important centre of pilgrimage with temples, ghats, ashrams and hundreds of devotees arriving to take a dip in the sacred rivers. Rudraprayag gets its name from Lord Shiva also known as Rudra. According to legends, the sage Narad Muni prayed to Shiva who appeared before him here as Rudra to bless him. The importance of the town is heightened by the presence of two roads leading to the holy shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath.

Being a town with great religious significance attached to it, it is not surprising that there are many important temples here. One of the most prominent temples is the Koteshwar Mahadev Temple on the shores of the Alaknanda River. This renowned cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva who is believed to have stopped and meditated here on his way to Kedarnath is visited by thousands of devotees during August and September. Some of the other important temples include the Chamunda Devi temple, the Jagadamba Temple and the Rudranathji temple which is built on the spot where Narad Muni meditated, seeking Shiva’s help in learning the mysteries of music. Agasteshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to the renowned sage Agastya, is just a little distance north of Rudraprayag. This temple has beautiful stone carved images of many gods and goddesses. From Rudraprayag, one can go on excursions to places such as Gupt Kashi, Son Prayag, Gauri Kund, and Panch Kedar, to name a few places.

As a travel destination, Rudraprayag is popular as it lies on the famous pilgrimage route of Kedarnath and Badrinath. A visit to the Garhwal Himalayas in India is an unforgettable experience.