Best Tourist Activities & Places To Visit in Rudraprayag

Rudra Prayag is a beautiful town in Uttarakhand and after visiting Rudraprayag you can witness the charm and positive vibes to calm yourself. It is believed that Lord Shiva visited the place in the form of Lord Rudra and that’s how the place got its name. There are several spots in town from where you can see the spectacular views of nature. Make sure you visit the places with a guide to explore the places peacefully because thousands of devotees come here.

Things To Do & Tourist Visiting places in Rudraprayag

• Kartik Swami Temple
• Khirsu
• Koteshwar Mahadev Temple
• Rudranath temple 
• Explore Ukimath
• Son Prayag
• Augustyamuni
• Vasuki Tal
• Trekking in Chopta
• Tunganath

1. Kartik Swami Temple

Kartik Swami is a temple dedicated to the son of Lord Shiva, Lord Kartikeya. The temple is located in breath-taking landscapes at a height of 3000 meters. This beautifully constructed temple can be reached by trekking and the best part is that the trek trail is covered with lush green forests. Tourists must visit the temple to experience the beautiful Himalayan ranges. 

You can visit the temple any time of the year but avoid monsoon season because of the heavy rainfall the trail becomes difficult and dangerous.  

Visiting hours = 8:00AM – 6:00PM

Entry fee = Free

Trip Duration = Around 3-4 hours

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2. Khirsu

It is a hill village that is famous for its beautiful orchards and relaxing places to spend holidays. The place is perfect for people who want to escape the daily stressful life because there are trekking trails and enjoy the untouched beauty of the village. The best thing you can do in the hilly village is to walk in the dense forests of deodar and Oak trees. There are various restaurants and hotels in the village where you can enjoy the Garhwali and Kumauni cuisines.  

Visiting hours = 24*7 open

Entry fee = Free 

Trip Duration = Around 1 day

3. Koteshwar Mahadev Temple

Koteshwar temple is situated on the bank of the Alaknanda River and is locally known as Cave temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and several devotees come here to worship Mahadev. Within the temple, you can see several idols of Lord Shiva. The best time to visit the temple is during Maha Shivaratri because at this time a fair is organized and devotees visit the temple in large numbers. 

Visiting hours = 8:00AM to 6:00PM

Entry fee = Free

Trip Duration = Around 1-2 hours

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4. Rudranath Temple

This temple is located near the Mandakini river and Alaknanda river. It is believed that Lord Shiva appeared here in for of Lord Rudra to bless Narad because at that time Narad was worshipping Lord Shiva to master the art of Music.   

Visit timings = 6:00AM – 7:00PM  

Charges = Free

Ideal Duration = around 1 hour 

5. Explore Ukhimath

Ukhimath is a majestic town in Uttarakhand and is often known as winter Kedarnath. Kedarnath shuts down during winters due to heavy snowfall and this is the time when tourists visit Ukimath to enjoy winters. There are several peaks in the Ukhimath form where you can see the panoramic views of the Himalayan mountains. The best thing you can do in Ukimath is trekking and enjoying nature. You can visit the hill station any time of the year as the climate remains pleasant even in summer.   

Visiting Timings = 8:00AM – 7:00PM

Entry fee = Free

Trip Duration = Around 1-2 days  

6. Sonprayag

This is a major attraction in Rudra Prayag because at this place Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati. The place is surrounded by beautiful lakes and lush green dense forests which make the place popular among nature lovers. The best part of the place is that two rivers meet here, River Basuki and River Mandakini. There is a belief among locals that whoever touches the water of the river achieves Baikunth Dham.     

Visiting hours = 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Entry Fee = Free 

Trip Duration = Around 1-2 Hours

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7. Agastyamuni

This is a beautiful town in Rudra Prayag and is a part of Char Dham yatra. The town is situated on the bank of River Mandakini and the town got its name from the Indian Mythology teacher, Rishi Augusta. The best things you can do in Augustyamuni are visiting the temple and taking a helicopter tour. There are several restaurants where you can enjoy the authentic food of Uttarakhand.        

Visiting hours = 24*7 approachable  

Trip Duration = Around 2-3 days 

8. Vasuki Tal

This lake is a beautiful place at a height of 4100 meters and is a neighbour of Chaukhamba peak. The place is best for tourists who seek a place for trekking and picnic. Through the route of Vasuki lake, you can see various attractions like Vasuki glaciers and Chaturanga glacier.     

Visiting hours = 11:00AM – 6:00PM

Trip Duration = Around 1-2 hours

Entry Fee = Free

9. Trekking in Chopta

Chopta is a lush green hill station that is famous for trekking trails and the place is a base to various treks like Deoria Tal, Candrashila. For experienced and beginner trekkers there are various spots where they can show their skills. The trip to Chopta is usually of 2 days and these days,  tourists can enjoy the local cuisines and visit the famous temple of Chopta. 

Do not forget to carry your camera to capture the never seen beauty if natural landscapes. 

Visiting hours = open all days and can be reached any time of the year

Best time to visit = March to June

Trip Duration = Around 1-2 days

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10. Tunganath

Tunganath is considered one of the oldest towns in Uttarakhand, it is believed that the town is around 1000 years old. Tunganath is a spiritual place and the town is also known as ‘Lord of Peaks’ and there are several temples in town out of which most of the temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva. 

Not only Pilgrimage sites there are several destinations for trekking and are easy to visit. As the village is small you won’t find anything except Dhabas for dining.  

Visiting hours = 24*7

Best time to visit = April to November

Trip Duration = Around 1 day 

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