Holiday Destination: Karna Prayag

Karn Prayag is one of five sites where the confluence of rivers occurs. The five prayags are Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karanprayag, Rudraprayag and Devprayag. Allahabad where the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati join, is known as Prayag, and is one of the holy places of Hindu pilgrimage. The confluence of the Pindari River, which arises from the icy Pindari glacier and the Alaknanda, occurs at Karanprayag. At a height of 788 m (2,600 ft.), Karanprayag is believed by many to be the place where Karna, hero of the Mahabharata, was to have worshiped Saturn (Surya) or the Sun God. Nanda Devi, towering above at 7,816 m (25,634 ft.), and surrounded by an array of glittering peaks, Trishul, Drona Giri, Narad Ghunti, Mrigathuni and Maiktoli. It is the ancient temple, devoted to Uma and Karna. Karna Prayag (788m) is where the Alakananda meets the Pindar Ganga (from the Pindar Glacier). Karna, the half-brother of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata, is said to have performed austerities here to please Surya Deva and Rudra. Karna Prayag is 34km from Rudraprayag

Climate

Summer: 30°C (maximum) and 15°C (minimum) Winter: 24°C (maximum) and 0°C (minimum).

Tourist Season

All through the year but specially in the months of April to mid-July

Accommodation

Hotel, Bungalows and Private Cottages are available which suit all budgets

General Information Of Karnprayag

Area.Elevation:1,451 mts (4,760 ft) Population:6,976 Languages: garhwali, Hindi and English

Tourist Attraction in or by Karnprayag

Auli

Auli is popular for skiing and paragliding. this tourist destination offers stupendous views of the snow clad peaks of the majestic Himalayan range. chopta:is popularly known as mini Switzerland or the Switzerland the India. the number of tourists visiting chopta has increased in recent years. .

valley of flowers:

The valley is entirely covered with the sheets of snow during winters and the flowers bloom here from June to October only .this place is rich in varied and unique flora and fauna. valley of flowers national park is the home of many endangered animals lime brown bear, black Asiatic bear. blue sheep and snow leopard. the valley of flowers was declared as the national park in the year 1982and it is now a world heritage site.

uma devi temple

Uma devi temple and karna temple while a visit to karnaprayag as the place is dedicated after karna s name. karna worshipped sun god here to acquire impregnable shield.

Accessibility

Road

Well connected by road, with important towns of the State. You can visit this site from Rishikesh through local buses and taxi. .

Nearest Airport

For Chamoli is Jolly Grant (221 kms)

Nearest Railway Station

For Karna Prayag is Rishikesh (202 kms) .