Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Main God
Lord Ram
Timings
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location
Tehri Garhwal
Type
REGIONAL
Walk to the Sangam viewpoint or the bridge above to see the dramatic meeting of the green Bhagirathi and blue-brown Alaknanda rivers. The distinct colors of the two rivers are clearly visible as they merge to form the Ganga.
Climb down the steep steps from the town to the confluence ghat. This is where you can touch the actual point where two rivers become the Ganga. Many pilgrims take a holy dip at this most sacred of the five confluences.
Visit the ancient Raghunath Temple dedicated to Lord Rama near the confluence. The temple is believed to be from the Gupta period (4th-5th century) and features a unique black stone idol of Lord Rama. This is where Lord Rama is said to have performed penance.
Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand 249155
By Bus
On the Rishikesh-Badrinath highway. Regular buses from Rishikesh (73 km, 3 hours) and Srinagar Garhwal (30 km). All Char Dham traffic passes through Devprayag.
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (115 km).
By Rail
Rishikesh Railway Station (73 km). Haridwar Junction (96 km).
Local Transport
The town is small and walkable. Steps lead down from the highway to the confluence ghat and Raghunath Temple. Shared jeeps to nearby towns.
