vaishnava · Uttarakhand
Nandprayag Sangam
नन्दप्रयाग
Presiding deity: Lord Gopal (Krishna) — Gopal temple + Nanda Devi shrine
Established: Pre-historic; current Gopal temple ~12th century
Significance
Second of the Panch Prayag — Alaknanda + Nandakini rivers merge. Birthplace of King Nanda (foster father of Krishna) per Garhwali tradition.
Legend
King Nanda performed yajna here praying for a child — Vishnu blessed him and was later born as Krishna in his household. Sati (Nanda Devi) emerged from this sangam.
How to reach
On NH-7, 195 km from Rishikesh, 20 km from Karnaprayag toward Badrinath. All Badrinath/Joshimath buses halt briefly.
Where to stay
GMVN at Chamoli (15 km); dharamshalas at sangam; small town with limited rooms — most pilgrims overnight at Karnaprayag or Joshimath.
Primary pujas performed here
- Gopal Krishna Abhishek
- Nanda Devi Aarti
- Sandhya Aarti at sangam
What to offer: Tulsi mala, butter (Krishna), milk abhishek, Nanda devi flowers
Modern access
Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra (every 12 years, next 2026) begins/passes through here — 280 km foot pilgrimage to Roopkund. Asia's most dangerous trek.
Nearby tirthas
- Karnaprayag (20 km)
- Vishnuprayag (60 km)
- Adi Badri
- Joshimath (45 km)
- Auli