Vishnuprayag Sangam

Vishnuprayag is the first of the five sacred confluences (Panch Prayag) of the Alaknanda River in Uttarakhand. Located at an elevation of 1,372 meters in Chamoli district, it marks the meeting point of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers. The site features an octagonal Vishnu temple built in 1889 by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar and holds significant religious importance in Hindu mythology as the place where Sage Narada meditated.

Visitors can witness the confluence of the Alaknanda and Dhauliganga rivers, visit the ancient Vishnu temple, and cross a suspension bridge over the rushing Alaknanda River. The site offers views of Himalayan peaks and serves as a pilgrimage stop with opportunities for photography, sightseeing, and nature walks.

The Vishnu temple at Vishnuprayag was constructed in 1889 by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore. The site has been a revered pilgrimage destination for centuries and is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures.

Vishnuprayag derives its name from Lord Vishnu and is believed to be the place where Sage Narada meditated and worshipped Lord Vishnu. It is the first of the five sacred Panch Prayag confluences along the Alaknanda River, holding immense spiritual significance for Hindu pilgrims undertaking the Char Dham Yatra.