Devprayag is the point where the Bhagirathi River and the Alaknanda River join to form the Ganges river.Before this point, Bhagirathi is considered Ganga.It is one of the five sacred confluences in the hills and is an important place of pilgrimage for devout Hindus.Devaprayag stands at an elevation of 2265 ft.on the side of a hill which rises above it 800 ft.The small town of Devprayag can be said to be a temple town, due to presence of many temples here.The place is of high religious importance, as Ganga takes it real form here.The town is named after a sage Dev Sharma, who lived here and meditated.He is said to have been blessed with a glimpse of god.Devprayag is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims.Religious ablutions take place at two basins excavated in the rock at the junction of the holy streams.One on the Bhagirathi known as the Brahm Kund and the other on the Alaknanda called Vashisth Kund.Devprayag, considered one of the 108 most divya or divine places in India and Nepal, is rich in mythological heritage and many gods and goddesses are associated with this sacred place.

Devprayag overviewDevprayag townWhere Ganga starts

Devprayag another viewDevprayag - Sangam of Bhagirathi and AlaknandaDevprayag point of Sangam of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda

Situated on the metallic road running from Rishikesh to Badrinath, Devprayag lies at about 87 km from Narendra Nagar, and a large number of pilgrims embark on tour to Devprayag every year.There are two suspension bridges near Devprayag – one on the Bhagirathi, and the other on the Alaknanda.The road to Badrinath crosses the former bridge by a third bridge.Devprayag is an ancient and holy town, and befitting its status it has a variety of mythical sites and temples that must be visited.The Sangam itself is a source of wonder and inspiration.The river rafting can also be done at Devprayag.

Night time in devprayag1Night time in devprayag2Devprayag. Bhagirathi meets Alaknanda

A bridge DevprayagJhoola, DevprayagRafting on way to Devprayag