Karnaprayag
UttarakhandKarnaprayag is a town and municipal board in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, known for the confluence of the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers. It is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of the Alaknanda River and serves as a significant pilgrimage site.
Temples in Karnaprayag
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Kanha AIHow to Reach Karnaprayag
Transportation
Emergency ContactReach by Air
The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport near Dehradun, 212 km away.
Reach by Train
The nearest railway station is at Rishikesh, but Haridwar railway junction, 24 km from Rishikesh, has better train connections to major cities in India.
Reach by Road
Public and private buses, as well as taxis, are available for local and inter-city travel.
Historical Timeline
- Karnaprayag has historical significance dating back to the Mahabharata era
- Swami Vivekananda meditated here for eighteen days
- The town has been an important pilgrimage site for centuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Karnaprayag is significant as it is one of the Panch Prayag sites where the Alaknanda and Pindar rivers converge, and it is associated with Karna from the Mahabharata.
