Vishnuprayag
विष्णुप्रयाग
The confluence of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers, the first of the Panch Prayag (Five Confluences), with a small Vishnu temple in the gorge.
Vishnuprayag lies below Joshimath, where two Himalayan rivers meet in a deep gorge, with their waters clearly differing in color. According to legend, the sage Narada meditated on Vishnu here. On site are an octagonal Vishnu temple built in 1889 and steps leading down to the riverbank. Hydropower facilities are nearby. There is roadside parking, and a stop on the way to or from Badrinath takes about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Narsingh Temple, Joshimath
- Auli Ski Resort
- Yogadhyan Badri Temple
- Hemkund Sahib
- Valley of Flowers National Park
- Badrinath Temple
- Tapt Kund
- Brahma Kapal