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Rudraprayag
A 30-minute stop at the river confluence, or a base for the Rudranath trek: half a day is enough for the town itself.
Rudraprayag is a small town in Garhwal where the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet, forming a sacred sangam. The main sight is the confluence and the Rudranath Temple (one of the Panch Kedār) is a trek of several hours from here. Most travellers pass through on the way to Badrinath or Kedarnath.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (landslides), Dec–Feb (snow blocks roads)
- Airport
- DED
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Rudraprayag112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rudraprayag, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyRudraprayag is safe for tourists, but roads are narrow and prone to landslides in monsoon.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDED Dehradun (Jolly Grant) (About 160 km (99 mi), 4–5 h by road; taxis and buses available).DED Dehradun (Jolly Grant) (About 99 mi (160 km), 4–5 h by road; taxis and buses available).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDorm bed in a guesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (basic hotel), a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedDouble room (basic hotel), a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DED Dehradun (Jolly Grant) (About 160 km (99 mi), 4–5 h by road; taxis and buses available)DED Dehradun (Jolly Grant) (About 99 mi (160 km), 4–5 h by road; taxis and buses available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest May (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rudraprayag: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
18 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
17 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable. For the Rudranath trek, hire a jeep to Sagar village (about 20 km) then walk 8–10 km. Shared taxis and buses connect to nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 day
Bus or taxi to Gaurikund (about 30 km (19 mi)), then 16 km (9.9 mi) trek or helicopterBus or taxi to Gaurikund (about 19 mi (30 km)), then 9.9 mi (16 km) trek or helicopter
Temple open Apr–Nov; check weather before starting the trek.
Door to door: About 4 h
Bus or taxi along NH-7, about 90 km (56 mi), 3–4 hBus or taxi along NH-7, about 56 mi (90 km), 3–4 h
Road may close in winter; temple open Apr–Nov.
Door to door: About 5 h
Bus or taxi, about 140 km (87 mi), 4–5 hBus or taxi, about 87 mi (140 km), 4–5 h
Last bus around 15:00; check.Last bus around 3:00 PM; check.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the bus stand
Basic hotels and dhabas; convenient for onward travel.
Along the Badrinath road
A few guesthouses with river views; quieter than the bus stand area.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (basic hotel)1 × 1 night × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Jeep to Sagar village (one way, shared)2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| Guide for Rudranath trek (per day)1 × ₹1,500 · check | ₹1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,010 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,560 per person per day, bed included | ₹11,110≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a dhaba | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple thali meal | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus Rudraprayag → Rishikeshcheck | ₹200–350 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi Rudraprayag → Gaurikundcheck | ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Landslides are common during monsoon (Jul–Aug); check road conditions before travel.
- The Rudranath trek requires a guide in snow months (Dec–Mar).
- ATMs are limited; carry enough cash for the trek.
- Last buses to Rishikesh/Dehradun leave by late afternoon.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rudraprayag → Rishikesh by bus: about ₹200–350 (≈ US$3–4), 4–5 h (check)
- Rudraprayag → Gaurikund by taxi: ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30), about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop kahan hai?)
- मुझे गाइड चाहिए — I need a guide (mujhe guide chahiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rudraprayag. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (landslides), Dec–Feb (snow blocks roads) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Rudranath Temple and Kartik Swami Temple with trek details and seasonal closures.
- Eat pages with last-order times for dhabas and restaurants.
- Verified road-status fixture for NH-7 and the Rudranath trail.
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