Keshav Prayag — Attraction in Uttarakhand

These Prayags are not just a religious shrine but also a testament to the beauty of mother nature. Hidden in the lap of the Himalayas, these religious sites are some of the most pristine natural sites in Uttarakhand.

Keshav Prayag is the point where the Saraswati River flows silently because of the curse given by Lord Ganesha. Here, it meets the Alaknanda River, then vanishes in the underground and thereafter only its name appears in the confluence of rivers at Allahabad Sangam.

As per legend- while narrating, the Saraswati river was flowing in full glory which was causing issues to Ganesh ji as he could not hear properly. Vedvyas ji requested Saraswati maa to slow down but was unable to do so, Vyas ji cursed Saraswati that she would vanish and no one would know about her.

Just 100 meters from Ganesh Gufa, the Saraswati River flows for 700 meters and meets with Alaknanda and then it becomes Alaknanda and Saraswati Nadi no longer exists. it directly emerges at Prayagraj (Allahabad) Sangam but that too under the water.

Trust me, had it not been the guide, we would never know what the story behind all these so I recommend hiring a guide. it's just 200-400 depending...

Here River Alaknanda and River Saraswati meet and form a picturesque and beautiful keshav prayag. You can do a 15 minute trail to reach this place from the first shop of India. This sangam is also used by locals for the cremation. Water is in its very purest form here. Worth a place to...

Keshav Prayag is the point where the Saraswati River flows silently because of the curse given by Lord Ganesha. Here, it meets the Alaknanda River, then vanishes in the underground and thereafter only its name appears in the confluence of rivers at...