If you are travelling to Karnaprayag, we recommend you visiting the following nearby places around Karnaprayag. Include these nearby places in your itinerary and make your visit to Karnaprayag more memorable.
Bedni Bugyal: Litterelly translated, Bugyal refers to the lush green meadows of the Himalayas. It is a beautiful grassland showering tourists with invigorating views of the Himalayan peaks and their reflection on the still water of Bedni Kund. The trek to Bedni Bugyal starts from Mundoli. You can also trek upto Ali Bugyal and the mysterious Roopkund. The trek from Bedni Bugyal to Roopkund is moderate.
Chopta: Chopta is popularly known as Mini Switzerland or as the Switzerland of Uttarakhand. The number of tourists visiting Chopta has increased in recent years and the region has become popular vacation spot for adventure lovers and explorers. Tungnath the highest temple of Lord Shiva is situated only 3.5kms away from Chopta which can be covered on foot or by pony. Chopta is situated 72kms from Karnaprayag. The region showers tourists with natural beauteousness during winters s it receives frequent rainfall.
Gopeshwar: The town of Gopeshwar is the administrative headquarters of the Chamoli district. There are several ancient temples in Gopeshwar having great religious importance. The main attractions are the ancient temple of Lord Shiva, Vaitarni Kund and the splendid views of the Himalayas. Trek to the revered Rudranath temple commences from Saggar which is situated 5kms ahead from Gopeshwar on Guptkashi-Gopeshwar road. it is 40kms from Karnaprayag.
Joshimath: Joshimath is one of the four 'math' created by Adi Shankaracharya. Joshimath is the home of Shri Badrinath during winters. Joshimath is connected with Auli by highest cable car of Asia and is situated at an elevation of 1,890mts above sea level. Do visit Kalpavriksha and Narsingh temple while a visit to Joshimath. It is situated 582kms from Karnprayag.
Auli: Auli is the most popular skiing and paragliding spot of India situated at an elevation of 3050mts above sea level. Auli affords astounding and celestial views of the enchanting snow laden Himalayan range. Asia's highest and longest cable car is situated in Auli connecting it with Joshimath. Auli has the distinction of holding the first ever South Asian winter sports games in 2010. Auli is also connected with motorable roads and is situated 85kms from Karnaprayag.
Badrinath: Badrinath is the most sacred Dham of the Hindus in India, located at an elevation of 3,133mts above sea level in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. Badrinath was established by Adi Guru Shri Shankaracharya in the 9th century. The temple is situated on the right bank of the holy Alaknanda River. The deity of Badrinath temple is Lord Vishnu. Every year millions of tourists and devotees visit this sacred place from May to October month. The temple remains closed during winter months as the region is prone to heavy snowfall. It is situated 12k7ms ahead of Karnaprayag.
