Panch Prayag Tour

Uttarakhand is the land of rivers. The 'Panch Prayag' refers to the five holy confluences of rivers that eventually form the River Ganga. Visiting these five spots is a pilgrimage and a lesson in geography.

1. Vishnuprayag (Alaknanda + Dhauliganga)

2. Nandaprayag (Alaknanda + Nandakini)

3. Karnaprayag (Alaknanda + Pindar)

4. Rudraprayag (Alaknanda + Mandakini)

5. Devprayag (Alaknanda + Bhagirathi) - Here it officially becomes the Ganga.

Each confluence is unique. At Devprayag, you can clearly see the two different colored rivers meeting—the teal Bhagirathi and the muddy Alaknanda—to form a single holy stream. There are temples at each confluence.

Following the river upstream is a mesmerizing journey. It shows the force of nature and the reverence people hold for water.

A road trip covering these points is a deep dive into the soul of the state.