Overview
▸ Devprayag — the grandest of all Panch Prayag; confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda forming the Ganga
▸ Rudraprayag — confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini; associated with Lord Shiva (Rudra)
▸ Karnaprayag — confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar; associated with Karna of the Mahabharata
▸ Nandaprayag — confluence of Alaknanda and Nandakini; dedicated to Lord Nanda
▸ Vishnuprayag — the northernmost prayag; confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga
▸ Badrinath Temple darshan — the divine culmination of the Panch Prayag journey
The Panch Prayag are the five sacred confluences (prayag) in the Alaknanda River system of Uttarakhand, each carrying immense spiritual significance in the Hindu tradition. A 'prayag' is the auspicious meeting point of two rivers — and in the Garhwal Himalayas, five such confluences are revered as especially divine. From Vishnuprayag in the north to Devprayag in the south — where the combined waters finally receive the name 'Ganga' — this tour traces the holy river system from its high-mountain origins to the plains. Each prayag has its own ancient temple, its own mythology, and its own unique energy.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Haridwar → Devprayag → Rudraprayag
Depart Haridwar and stop at Devprayag — the most dramatic of the five prayags, where the green Bhagirathi and milky Alaknanda merge to form the sacred Ganga. Visit the Raghunath Temple atop the sangam. Continue to Rudraprayag — where the Mandakini from Kedarnath joins the Alaknanda. Visit the Rudranath Temple and Champak Devi Temple.
Day 2
Rudraprayag → Karnaprayag → Nandaprayag
Visit Karnaprayag — where the Pindar River meets the Alaknanda, associated with the warrior Karna of the Mahabharata. Offer prayers at the Uma Devi Temple. Continue to Nandaprayag — where the Nandakini meets the Alaknanda. Visit the Gopalji Temple and enjoy the scenic riverside setting.
Day 3
Nandaprayag → Vishnuprayag → Joshimath
Visit Vishnuprayag — the northernmost of the five confluences, where the Dhauliganga meets the Alaknanda at 1,372 metres. The Vishnuprayag Temple stands at the sangam. Continue to Joshimath and visit the ancient Narsingh Temple — winter seat of Badrinath.
Day 4
Joshimath → Badrinath Darshan → Joshimath
Drive to Badrinath and receive darshan of Lord Badrinarayan. Bathe in Tapt Kund, visit Brahma Kapal, and explore Mana — the last Indian village, home to Vyas Gufa and the mythical Saraswati River. Return to Joshimath.
Day 5
Joshimath → Rishikesh → Haridwar → Departure
Drive back through the Panch Prayag to Haridwar, passing each sacred confluence one more time, before departure.
We hope this pilgrimage fills your heart with peace and devotion. We look forward to organizing your next sacred journey.