Complete information related to Vishnuprayag Katha is mentioned below. All are requested to kindly go through the same carefully. Please call us “only” when your desired information is “NOT AVAILABLE” here. Katha is open for all. Any Attendee can visit the Katha Sthal directly for Katha and food. “No Registration is Required”.
KATHA DATES & TIMINGS
Saturday, Apr 4th: 4:00 PM onwards
Apr 5th – 12th Apr, 2026: 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Katha Location
Village P.O. Pandukeshwar, Parking area, Near Gurudwara Sahib, Sri Gobind Ghat, District-Chamoli, Uttarakhand-246443, India
The Katha will be broadcast live in Hindi language by Chitrakutdham Talgajarda YouTube Channel and Aastha Satellite Channel Hindi
Transportation
By Air: The nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, located in Dehradun, approximately 287 km from Vishnuprayag. The journey takes around 9-10 hours by road, passing through Chamoli, Rudraprayag, and Rishikesh, with taxis available for hire at the airport
By Train: The closest railway station is Rishikesh, about 253 km away. Rishikesh is well-connected by Trequent trains from major Indian cities. From there, Vishnuprayag can be reached easily via taxis or state- run/private buses. The journey takes around 8-9 hours by road
By Road: Vishnuprayag is well-connected by motorable roads to major towns and cities in Uttarakhand and northern India. Regular bus and taxi services are available from Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Pauri, Tehri, Uttarkashi, and Srinagar.
Self-Payment Based Travel Service Provider Contact Details
Konark Tourist Services, Haridwar Mr. Pushpreet Singh-Mob # +91 9837838008, +91 9627055555 For Pickup or Drop from Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun to Vishnuprayag:-
Vehicle Type
Pickup / Drop One Side
Per Day Local (Up to 80kms)
Dzire
9,000/-
2,700/-
Cresta
12,000/-
4,500/-
Marazoo/Innova
11,000/-
3,400/-
Ertiga
9,800/-
3,200/-
Temp Traveler (12 Seater)
14,500/-
4,300/-
Temp Traveler (17 Seater)
16,500/-
4,800/-
Temp Traveler (20 Seater)
19,800/-
5,800/-
Note : Above prices are inclusive of GST, Toll charges, Parking charges and Driver.
Char Bhuja Travels, Haridwar Mr.Rajesh Mobile #+9917166032 For Pickup or Drop from Haridwar / Rishikesh / Dehradun to Vishnuprayag:
Vehicle Type
Pickup / Drop One Side
Per Day Local (Up to 80kms)
Dzire
9,000/-
2,800/-
Cresta
14,000/-
4,500/-
Marazoo/Innova
12,000/-
3,500/-
Ertiga
10,000/-
3,300/-
Temp Traveler (12 Seater)
15,000/-
4,500/-
Temp Traveler (17 Seater)
17,000/-
5,000/-
Temp Traveler (20 Seater)
20,000/-
6,000/-
Note : Above prices are inclusive of GST, Toll charges, Parking charges and Driver. It takes 9-10 Hours to reach by road from Dehradun to Vishnuprayag. As the travelling is in hilly region, it is advisable to all devotees to keep proper medicines with them to prevent vomiting or any discomfort during travel.
Geography
Geographically, it is situated at coordinates 30.38°N 79.33°E
Climate
Vishnuprayag has a pleasant climate in the summers (April to July). The maximum temperature rises to about 25°C – 26°C and the minimum temperature falls to about 5°C – 8°C.
It is advisable that all devotees should plan carefully to ensure their health & safety as per their health concerns. Keep sufficient woolen clothes. Keep proper & regular medicines, if any.
WEATHER
During the Katha days, New Delhi typically experiences cold weather, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C.
Evenings, nights, and early mornings can be quite cold; carrying warm clothing is stronglyrecommended.
Vishnuprayag Road Map
About Vishnuprayag
Vishnuprayag, located in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district at 1,372 meters, is the first of the Panch Prayag (five sacred confluences) where the Alaknanda River meets the Dhauliganga River. The town is a significant pilgrimage spot due to its proximity to Badrinath located 32 km away.
The town sits at an elevation of 1372 meters (4,500 feet). The official languages are Hindi and Sanskrit, while Garhwali is the mother tongue of most locals.
Vishnuprayag has a rich cultural heritage and is surrounded by natural beauty, including emerald lakes, glaciers, and foaming rivers. It’s a gateway for trekkers to the Himalayan mountain ranges and serves as a point of transit for pilgrims traveling to Badrinath.
Accommodation & Reservations
Vishnuprayag is very small town so there is limited hotels. Organizer will provide only basic accommodation in halls / dormitories with sharing basis only. It will be on first come first served basis. You can register your accommodation detail on www.ramkatharegistration.in.
lf you want separate rooms then you are requested to make your own stay arrangements. Below hotels are available near Katha Pandal. Shrotas may book directly on self payment basis.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served to all Ram Katha Guests every day. All Attendees are requested to have Prasad.
VISA & Currency
All practical purpose INR (Indian Rupees) is the most acceptable currency in Vishnuprayag (Uttrakhand), India for local markets, transportation, shops, and restaurants etc. It is advisable to all the devotees to travel with Prior Indian VISA wherever it is required. On-line VISA is available for certain nationalities. Please check on the following link: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
Places to visit
Joshimath (approx. 10 km): A major town and hub for pilgrims, featuring the Narsingh Temple.
Badrinath Temple (approx. 35-40 km): One of the holiest Char Dham sites, located on the banks of the Alaknanda.
Valley of Flowers National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and, diverse fauna, reachable via Ghangaria.
Hemkund Sahib: A sacred Sikh pilgrimage site located at a high altitude near the Valley of Flowers.
FAQS
Q. 1 How to come at Vishnuprayag? Ans: You have to come to Parking near at Sri Gurudwara Sahib, Govind Ghat.
Q. 2 Where to come at Katha Sthal? Ans: You have to come to Parking near at Sri Gurudwara Sahib, Govind Ghat.
Q. 3 What will be the local conveyance? Ans: Whole area is covered in 2-3 km radius from Katha Sthal.
Q. 4 Whether registration is required for Prasad? Ans: No registration is required for Prasad. We will provide breakfast, lunch & dinner to all the shrotas.
Q. 5 When will Char Dham Kapat will open? Ans: Char Dham kapat will open with Yamunotri and Gangotri opening first, followed by Kedarnath on April 22, and Badrinath on April 23-24, 2026.
Vishnuprayag, Uttarakhand
4 April - 12 April 2026 
