Dev Prayag

Devprayag is the last of Panch Prayag, other four being Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag and Rudraprayag according to descending order of river Alakhananda who meets other four tributaries of holy Ganga at four different places. Alaknanda river confluences with Bhagirathi river at Devprayag. The holy confluence lies in Pauri Garhwal district of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand state in India on Rishikesh-Rudraprayag road, only 73Km from Rishikesh. Situated 618 meters above sea level, houses a temple Devprayag where Hindu pilgrims pay devotional visit. Char Dham tourists and other religious tourists take a dip at the holy confluence Devprayag, perform shradda (last rites of their late ancestors) at the holy confluence and offer worship to the temple.

The mesmerizing beauty of two sister rivers meeting at the confluence impresses the tourists. One fierce sister meeting another placid sister and both calming down to flow together offers an enchanting view.Read the legend of Panch Prayag for more information on the formation of Dev Prayag.
 

Best Time to Visit
Escaping the monsoon months July, August and Septermber; tourists can visit Devprayag any time during the year. Monsoon will also be fun with green vegetation and profound natural beauty, but heavy rainfall may damage the trip. Adventure lovers choose months March to September for rafting and other water sports.