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The country of India is very famous for its religious importance and culture. Every state’s own culture makes it different and famous. Uttarakhand is called Devbhoomi. It is quite famous for its natural beauty, mountains and pilgrimage centers. There are many pilgrimage sites like Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Hemkund Sahib. People from far and wide come here to visit the pilgrimage sites with their family and friends.
The Ganges and Yamuna are the origin of rivers in Uttarakhand. Mussoorie is one of the most popular hill stations of Uttarakhand. Here, there is a chance to spend time peacefully in beautiful places like mountains, rivers and grounds. People reach Haridwar and Rishikesh from far and wide for bathing in the Ganges. Apart from this, there are very sacred rivers and confluences here where people reach for bathing.
But when it comes to Sangam, most people know about the Triveni Sangam of Banaras where there is a confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, but there are many places in Uttarakhand, there is a confluence of some holy rivers here. Let’s know about those places
Devprayag
Devprayag has a confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. From here these two rivers together forms the Ganges river. Which is in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. This is also considered one of the most famous confluences. Devprayag is located near Rishikesh. Here you can visit Raghunath Temple, Chandrabadni Temple and many temples. Also, suspension bridge and three streams are also quite famous for visiting here.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag has a confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. It is one of the five confluences of the Alaknanda River. Which is also counted in Panch Prayagas. The Mandakini River, about 1 km above the Kedarnath temple, originates from the snow of the Charabari Glacier and the Alaknanda River Alakapuri Glacier. Rudraprayag is located between Badrinath and Kedarnath.
Karnprayag
Karnprayag has a confluence of Alaknanda and Pinder rivers. This place is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This is the third of the five Prayagas of the Alaknanda River. It is located on the Badrinath National Highway. This honey is situated on both sides of the Pinder River and surrounded by small hills. The Alaknanda River reaches here via Badrinath and meets Pinder River. Here you can go to visit the Uma Devi Temple and Karna Temple. Also, Nauti can explore beautiful places like Nandprayag.
Nandprayag
Nandprayag has a confluence of Alaknanda and Madakininadis. This place is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This is one of the Panch Prayagas. There will be a chance to visit Chandika Temple, Gopal Ji Temple, and Shiva Temple near the holy confluence site in Nandprayag. Roop Kund can go to beautiful places like Lake. Here you can also get a chance to tracking, rafting, rock climbing and skiing here.
Vishnuprayag
Vishnuprayag has a confluence of Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers. This confluence is also held in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. There is a famous Badrinath temple of Lord Vishnu in Vishnuprayag. During the journey of Char Dham, there is a huge clash of devotees here. Dhauliganga is also called Dhauli River, which is one of the six sources of the holy Ganges river.