Confluence of Alaknanda River and Dhauliganga River at Vishnuprayag

India / Uttaranchal / Joshimath / JOSHIMATH
 interesting place, invisible, river mouth
Vishnuprayag is one of the Panch Prayag (five confluences) of Alaknanda River, and lies at the confluence of Alaknanda River and Dhauliganga River on the Joshimath-Badrinath route, in Chamoli district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. According to mythology, it is the place where Sage Narada meditated, after which Lord Vishnu appeared before him. Kagbhusandi Lake, with its emerald green water, is a nearby attraction.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishnuprayag
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Coordinates:   30°33'46"N   79°34'32"E

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