Uma Devi Temple – Karnprayag

Situated at the confluence of Pinder and Alaknanda rivers, 11 kms. from Gaucher, 174 kms. away from Rishikesh and the sub-divisional Headquarters of chamoli District, is the old temple of Parvati named after her. The Maha Mrityunjay Parvat lies in close proximity. The temple was rebuilt by Adi Guru Shankaracharya after it was destroyed in 1803 by an earthquake. Largee crowds congregate here on Shivratri as it is considered, next to Kedarnath, in sanctity.

Accessibility

• Rail : Nearest railhead is Rishikesh, 174kms.
• Road : The temple is approximately 174kms. from Rishikesh, 65kms. from Srinagar,144 kms. from Ranikhet, 205 kms. from Nainital & 231kms. from Kathgodam.

Accommodation

• Private Hotels, Dharamshalas and a Tourist Rest House (Tel.: 372-44348 ) are available for tourists.

Anusuya Devi and Atri Muni Ashram

At an altitude of 2000 mts. is the temple of Anusuya Devi or the Anusya Ashram. Devi Anusuya is revered as the Goddess who blesses with children. A large fair is held here during the month of December on the occasion of Duttatreya Jayanti when thousands of believers come here to worship the Devi with lamps ablaze, throughout the night. The temple is of great archaeological importance also. About 2 kms. from the temple is the ashram of the husband Atri. Muni. The cataracts of Amrit Kund and Amrit Ganga are a wonderful sight. This is said to be the only place where devotees cricumambulate around the river as a mark of reverence.

• Rail : Nearest railhead is Rishikesh, 234 kms.
• Road : Well connected by a motorable road Anusuya Devi temple is situated on Gopeshwar Kund – Gaurikund motorable road, 19 kms. from Gopeshwar, 29 kms. from Chamoli, 60 kms. from Karnprayag and 223 kms. from Rishikesh.

Nanda Devi Nauti

The otherwise quiet and serene Chamoli district in Garhwal reverberates during the festive event of Nanda Devi Raj Jat. The Raj Jat (Originally Raj-Yatra-the royal journey ) takes place every 12 years living in village Nauti and the royal family of Kunwars living in Kansuwar. The purpose for the 280 kms. long arduous trek is to accompany the Goddess to her in-laws’ place, the event resembles the post-nuptial rites of the cermonial seeing off of a daughter as she leaves for her huband’s home with all her personal effects and gifts. The Nanda Raj Jat is an ancient tradition having its origin from the 9^th century or even before. After performing the special worship of the other Goddess-Bhunial Devi (Gpddess Earth ) images of Utrai Devi and Archna Devi-all popular deities of the region are carried to escort the Goddess to her in – law’s place. Nanda Devi is an excellent example of the vibrant culture of Uttaranchal pulsating in a land blessed with superb natural beauty.

Accessibility

• Rail : Nearest railhead is Rishikesh-199 kms.
• Road : Nanda Devi Nauti temple is situated 25 kms. from Karnprayag and Karnprayag is connected by regular bus service & taxis to all the major town of the region. Karnprayag is on the way to Rishikesh-Badrinath, Nainital-Badrinath, Almora-Badrinath on a motorable road for Karprayag to Nanda Devi Neuti is only 25 kms, on the link road.

Accommodation

A Dharamshala and a Tourist Rest House are available, the nearest being at Karnprayag, which is only 25 kms away.

Chandika Mai

6 kms from Karnprayag at village Simli on the Karnprayag Ranikhet Gwaldam motorable road, on the banks of river Pinder, under an ancient Peepal tree, is the famous temple of Chandika Devi. The temple is adprned with attractive idols of Gol, Govind, Gunsai, Chandika Devi and Rajrajeshwari Devi. Thousands of devotees throng to pay their respect, as it a popular belief that anything wished is fulfilled.

Accessibility

• Rail : Nearest railhead is Rishikesh, 180 kms.
• Road : The temple is situated 6 kms. from Karnpraayag, from Adibadri 13 kms. and 37 kms. from Rudraprayag.