Day excursion in Uttaranchal
A laid back town in the Garhwal Himalayas, Rudraprayag is more popular as the junction where the road coming from Haridwar bifurcates into two, travelling onwards to Badrinath and Kedarnath. But stopping for a day or two at Rudraprayag will help you to recharge your mind's batteries.

Leave the town and cross over to the countryside. The slopes of the lower Himalayas will please you with their verdant glamour. Go down the flight of stairs beside the temple of the ruling deity and you'll reach a tiny headland that overlooks the confluence of the rivers Alakananda and Mandakini. The ripple of the water over the boulders will tell you stories of their long journey down the mountainside. At night, as the stars twinkle overhead, Rudraprayag goes to sleep, comfortable in the thought that the divine spirits are always hovering protectively over the town.

The Confluence
The confluence of river Mandakini originating from Kedarnath Dham and river Alaknanda originating from Badrinath Dham is a beautiful sight to behold. The confluence has a great religious significance and thousands of people come here to take a holy drip.

Koteshwar Temple
At a distance of 3 km from Rudraprayag and on the holy bank of the river Alaknanda is situated the Koteshwar temple in a cave. There are many idols, which have been formed naturally. It is believed that before going to Kedarnath, Lord Shiva meditated here. During the months of August and September, thousands of devotees come here to worship Lord Shiva.