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Karnaprayag is an ancient holy town located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Badrinath is 130 Km away from here and Gauchar is 10 Km before from where you can take heli services to Dehradun, Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib. At Karnaprayag the 2 holy rivers meet with each other Alaknanda and the Pindari River. Alaknanda flows nearby from Badrinath and Pindari from the Pindari glacier. Karnaprayag Sangam is the confluence of river Alaknanda and Pindari rivers.

According to legends and it is also written in some holy books of the Hindu religion, Karna the warrior of Mahabharata and the elder brother of the Pandavas, performed severe penance at Karnaprayag to acquire an impregnable shield(Kavach and Kundal) from lord Surya(Sun).

This place has special religious importance and it also offers huge opportunities to adventure lovers and avid nature enthusiasts, bird watchers, photographers, content creators and vloggers.

Karna the bigger brother of Pandavas meditated here and there is a famous Karna temple in Karnaprayag that you can consider visiting. Karnaprayag sangam is the holy confluence of river Alaknanda and Pindari river. The Panch Prayag yatra has religious importance, it is considered a holy yatra and a crucial achievement with reference to an individual’s personal spiritual progress.

The panch prayag yatra is encompassed around a route that includes 5 halts of Uttarakhand which are known as Panch Prayag, which are – Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag and Sonprayag.

Places to visit near Karnaprayag

Uma Devi Temple
Benital
Adi Badri Temple
Kartik Swami Temple
Pokhari
Gauchar
Simli
Kaleshwar Temple
Siwai Railway Station

The Karnaprayag is one of the panch prayag which is a very holy place that a Hindu must visit. It is one of the 5 confluences of the river Alaknanda and Pinder rivers. The holy town is located on the Badrinath route. The valley is surrounded by beautiful green hills.

Karnaprayag Sangam is one of the best places to see in Karnaprayag. Every day, hundreds of students and other people visit Karnaprayag Sangam and do photoshoots here, enjoying their free time with their loved ones.

If you are in Karnaprayag then you must visit Karnaprayag Sangam. It is the perfect location for peace, enjoying the views of rivers Alaknanda and Pinder meeting with each other, do photography and videography here. Whenever I visit Karnaprayag I visit the Sangam and it makes my mind at peace, this location is best for content creators.

It is very easy to reach Karnaprayag Sangam the location is just near the NH7 Badrinath highway Karnaprayag Chamoli. It is just a walking distance away, also there is an ancient Shiva temple at Sangam you must visit there.

Read our guide on how to reach Karnaprayag

Karnaprayag distance from various cities

Delhi	Karnaprayag	400 Kms (approx)
Bareilly	Karnaprayag	318 Kms (approx)
Lucknow	Karnaprayag	565 Kms (approx)
Chandigarh	Karnaprayag	377 Kms (approx)
Shimla	Karnaprayag	435 Kms (approx)

Karnaprayag Distance Chart

The best time to visit Karnaprayag

The best time to visit Karnaprayag is from January to December. Summers and winters are both the seasons that are best to visit Karnaprayag. But we don’t recommend you to visit Karnaprayag or any other hill station during the monsoon season, because the hill areas become so risky and there are much chances of heavy rainfall that results in landslides.

Karnaprayag is a historic town where river Alaknanda and Pinder meet with each other at Karnaprayag Sangam. Karnaprayag town is located between Rishikesh and Badrinath in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The name of the town is named on behalf of the great Karna of Mahabharata. It is said that Karna meditated at this place, and after that, the town was named Karnaprayag.

You can also visit the Karna Temple in Karnaprayag. It is one of the oldest temples of Chamoli with a connection to the Mahabharata time.

It is said that Karna revered the Sun God for many years at this place to get the Kawach Kundals so that no one could defeat him on the battlefield. The Panch Prayag Yatra has a very important consideration in the Hindu religion. This yatra is considered very holy and a crucial achievement with reference to an individual’s personal spiritual process. It is one of the valley towns of Chamoli, Uttarakhand.

The other historians and facts told us that at Karnaprayag Lord Krishna did the crimination of Karna. This place has holy importance and it is the 3rd Prayag from the Panch Prayag of Uttarakhand. The 5 prayags are Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag and Vishnuprayag. These all prayags are located in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.

Karnaprayag is located at the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Pindari rivers. Karanprayag is one of the Panch Prayag of Uttarakhand or the 5 confluences of river Alaknanda. The town is situated at an elevation of 1451 meters above sea level.

Karnaprayag is famous for the famous Karna temple, Karna was the elder brother of 5 Pandavas. It is also known as the city of Karna of Mahabharata. Karanprayag City connects the Garhwal region with the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand via NH 109. There are many other places to visit in Karanprayag that you can consider visiting when you are in Karanprayag.

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If you are planning to visit Karnaprayag then here is the how to reach Karnaprayag guide.

Why should you visit Karnaprayag Chamoli?

Karnaprayag is surrounded by green hills and a foaming white river. You can meditate at the Karna temple, Karnaprayag, or spend your time here for mental peace. Tourists can also visit the ancient Uma Devi temple dedicated to Goddess Sati, the first wife of Lord Shiva, who later took birth as Parvati.

It is said that the great Hindu monk and philosopher, Swami Vivekanand along with his teacher Guru Bhai, Guru Turianand Ji, and Akharanand Ji indulged in a series of meditations at Karnaprayag, which lasted for 18 days.

There are some places to visit nearby Karnaprayag such as Nauti Village and Adi Badri Temple. You can also visit the exclusive places nearby Karnaprayag which are Nandprayag, Gauchar, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Gopeswar, Gwaldam, and Joshimath. These places are located in the proximity of Karnaprayag.

Karnaprayag Travel Tips

Karnaprayag is a small town where you can spend your night during the Char Dham Yatra or Badrinath Yatra.

It is the 3rd panch prayag of Uttarakhand.

Karanprayag is one of the busiest towns and commercial hubs in the Chamoli district, so you will get all the facilities here such as ATMs, Petrol Pumps resorts, and others.

How to reach Karnaprayag

By Air

The nearest airport to Karnaprayag is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, which is situated at a distance of 192 Km. There are regular flights from Delhi to Dehradun and from Dehradun you can travel to Gauchar via Helicopter, and then you can take a cab from Gauchar to Karnaprayag which is just 10 Km away.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Karnaprayag is Rishikesh, which is approx 172 Km from Karnaprayag. Rishikesh is well-connected with the other major railway stations and destinations of India. From Rishikesh, buses and cabs are available to Karnaprayag directly.

By Road

You can take it directly from ISBT Kashmiri gate, Delhi to Karnaprayag. It takes approx 10 hours to reach Karnaprayag from Delhi via bus. Or you can take a cab to Karnaprayag from Delhi.