A prayag is a confluence or the merging point of 2 or more rivers. There are 5 prayags which are collectively referred to as Panch Prayag. These are the merging point of the rivers Dhauli Ganga, Nandakini, Pindar, Mandakini and Bhagirathi. Here is a list of the Panch Prayag.
1. Dev Prayag (94 km from Haridwar)
Merging point of river Bhagirathi and river Alakananda.
2. Rudra Prayag (76 km from Dev Prayag)
Merging point of river Alakananda and river Mandakini.
3. Karan Prayag (33 km from Rudra Prayag)
Merging point of river Alakananda and river Pindar Ganga.
4. Nand Prayag (21 km from Rudra Prayag)
Merging point of river Alakananda and river Mandakini.
5. Vishnu Prayag (12 km from Joshimath)
Merging point of river Dhauli Ganga and river Alakananda.
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