Vishnuprayag

Vishnuprayag is a beautiful city named after the legendary story of sage Narada who performed severe penance here to please Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu was pleased with sage Narada and offered him his blessing. Vishnuprayag is situated in the confluence of the Alaknanda and Dhuli Ganga rivers. The mighty river Alaknanda is also known as Vishnu Ganga here. A suspension rope bridge is used to cross the mighty Alaknanda river.

The Alaknanda River, which originates from Satopanth glacier is joined by the Dhauli Ganga River near Joshimath (on Joshimath - Badrinath rout). Alaknanda flows in front of the Badrinath temple, one of the most revered Hindu shrines. Dhauli Ganga originates from the Niti Pass, after traveling a distance of 25 km  from its source to the Vishnu Prayag. This stretch of the Alaknanda River is called the Vishnu Ganges. Legend narrates the worship offered by sage Narada to god Vishnu at this confluence. An octagonal shaped temple - located near the confluence - dated to 1889, is credited to Maharani of Indore - Ahalyabai. Though originally built to install a Shiva linga, it now houses a Vishnu image. A stairway from this temple leads to the Vishnu kund (kund means pool of water or lake) at the confluence, which is seen in a tranquil stat

Tourists at Vishnuprayag get mesmerized by the beauty of two sister river tributaries meeting beautifully and flowing fiercely downwards. Tourists spend hours admiring the natural beauty, tall Himalayan peaks view and the surrounding environment. Vishnuprayag is widely visited as a pilgrimage site and tourism spot. Visitors get fascinated with the view of beautiful Kakbhusandi Lake spreading her beauty with green water and attracting trekkers towards her.