Rudraprayag | District Rudraprayag Uttarakhand

Rudraprayag | District Rudraprayag Uttarakhand

About Rudraprayag district

Rudraprayag is a small district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The name Rudraprayag confirms the name of Lord Shiva and being settled in Devbhoomi, this name proves to be absolutely correct.  

The confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers is also in the Rudraprayag district.  These rivers later join with the Bhagirathi River at Devprayag to form the Ganges River.  

According to historians, years ago, Shri Narada Muni had worshiped for Lord Shiva, after being pleased, Lord Shiva took a fierce form to bless Narada Muni.  

Rudraprayag district was earlier associated with Tehri Garhwal, but in 2002, Rudraprayag district was separated from Tehri Garhwal. Talking about religious places, Shiva temple and Maa Jagadamba temple attract the most.

According to a fact, it is believed that Maharishi Narada Muni worshiped Lord Shiva by standing on one foot. Pleased, Lord Shiva took the form of Rudra and gave his darshan to Narada Muni.  

As a reward, Lord Shiva gave the Veena to Narada Muni. From that day onwards this place is known as Rudraprayag.

Religious Significance of Rudraprayag 

According to the beliefs, it has been written in the Skandapuran Kedarkhand that, after the victory over the Kauravas in the Dwapar Yuga, the sin of the fraternity was imposed on the Pandavas.  

The sin from which the Pandavas wanted to get rid of.  The Pandavas needed the blessings of Lord Shiva to get rid of their sins. But Lord Shiva was very angry with the Pandavas.

The Pandavas reached the Rudraprayag's Himalayas in search of Lord Shiva, the Pandavas went to the Himalayas with a true heart. The halts received the blessings of Lord Shiva. After which the Pandavas created the famous temple Kedarnath Dham.

Things to watch in Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag district is one of those districts of Uttarakhand where the natural beauty is mesmerizing. If you go to visit any place in Rudraprayag, then you will get to see new things.  

The culture here, the behavior of the people, religious places, old customs, and much more can be seen here. If you happen to be lucky enough to visit Rudraprayag, I will tell you about the few places you must visit.

1. Kedarnath- Rudraprayag to Kedarnath distance- 50 km
2. Tungnath- Rudraprayag to Tungnath distance- 69 km.
3. Agustmuni- Rudraprayag to Agustmuni distance- 23 km.
4. Chopta- Rudraprayag to Chopta distance- 24 km.
5. Mathiyana Khal- Rudraprayag to Mathiyana Khal distance- 38 km.
6. Guptkashi- Rudraprayag to Guptkashi distance- 45 km.
7. Gaurikund- Rudraprayag to Gaurikund distance- 79 km.
8. Khirsu- Rudraprayag to Khirsu distance- 48 km.
9. Sonprayag- Rudraprayag to Sonprayag distance- 73 km.
10. Chirbatiya- Rudraprayag to Chirbatiya distance- 39 km.

How to reach Rudraprayag

By Train- Rishikesh railway station is the nearest railway station to Rudraprayag. The distance from Rishikesh railway station to Rudraprayag is 152 km.  

By Air- Jolly Grant Airport located in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand is the nearest airport to Rudraprayag. The distance from Jolly Grant airport to Rudraprayag district is 159 km.  

By Road- Many important and national roads are connected to the Rudraprayag district. Buses and taxis run daily on these national routes. 

Distance from Rudraprayag to Major Places by Road 

• Rudraprayag to Kedarnath distance - 50.7 KM. 
• Rishikesh to Rudraprayag distance - 140 KM.
• Dehradun to Rudraprayag distance - 1 27.7 KM.
• Haridwar to Rudraprayag distance - 160 KM. 
• Tehri to Rudraprayag distance - 112 KM.
• Pauri to Rudraprayag distance - 62 KM.
• Delhi to Rudraprayag distance - 398.6 KM.
• Mumbai to Rudraprayag distance - 1,787.0 KM.