About Sonprayag
Rishikesh to Sonprayag distnce : 209 km
Estimated travel time : 7 hours
Rishikesh to Sonprayag is the most popular route for pilgrimage. Sonprayag and Gaurikund is base camp for trek to Kedarnath which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is most important Jyotirlinga among 12 Jyotirlingas in India.
Situated at the confluence of two holy rivers Basuki and Mandakini and is believed to be holy place where one can attain 'Moksha'. It is surrounded by snow covered mountains and lush green Sonprayag valley. Triyuginarayan temple here is also very popular among pilgrims. Sonprayag, Gaurikund and Kedarnath is the holiest pilgrimage for Hindus. Apart from strong religious belief Sonprayag has unmatched natural beauty which also attracts adventure seekers for trekking. Kedarnath is situated in middle of Garhwal mountains and Mandakini river is flowing in front of Kedarnath shrine. Kedarnath temple can only be reached from Sonprayag through a trek via Gaurikund. Pilgrims from all over world visit this shrine to take blessings of 'Supreme Being'.
Taxi from Rishikesh to Sonprayag is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rishikesh to Sonprayag by car is well connected through NH 7 and NH107 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Rishikesh to Sonprayag distance is 209 Km and is 7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Jonk - Neergarh Waterfall, Pratik Beach, Discovery Waterfall
Patna - Patna Water Fall, Shivpuri Ganga Camping and Rafting
Shivpuri Range - Sand Beach, Beach Camp, Vashishtha Gufa Temple
Kaudiyala - Camp Crossfire - Luxury Camping, Ganga Riverside camping, Jhair jhulapool
Tol - Gurdwara amar ashram bhoglan, Shiv Temple, Ganga View Point
Devaprayag - Devaprayag view point, Alaknanda Bhagirathi Sangam, Suspension Bridges, Raghunathji Mandir
Srinagar - Shri Yantra tapu ganga vatika, Panch Pipal, Sri Yantra Tapu Martyrs Park, Shree Kamaleshwer Mahadev Temple, Srinagar Garhwal
Dang Chaura - Dhara Devi River View, Dhari Devi Temple Dang Chaura
Bagwan Laga Chaupda - Alakananda River Beach, Dhari Beach (mini Goa)
Rudraprayag - Confluence point of Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers, Nara temple, Koteshwar temple
Augustmuni - famous for Agastmuni temple, an example of grand architecture and interiors with wall art adorning its walls
Tat Laga Phegu - Kamla Waterfall, Mandakni River View
Guptkashi - Perwaad Dhar, Barahi Temple, Shiv Temple
Khumera - Pramukh Swami Waterfalls, Bagar