Gopalji Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and stands at the peaceful confluence of the Alaknanda and Nandakini rivers in Nandaprayag. Tradition recounts that King Nanda performed extensive sacrifices here seeking the boon of Lord Vishnu as his foster child.
Sacred Overview & Architectural Heritage
Essential Pilgrim Facts & Logistics
Verified Data
District
Chamoli
Circuit / Cluster
Panch Prayag
Primary Deity
Lord Vishnu
Altitude
870 m
(2,854 ft)
Trek & Roadhead
0.2 km trek from Nandaprayag Bazaar
Recommended Season
Year-round
Pilgrimage Schedule
Opens: Open Year-Round | Closes: Never Closes
Winter Worship Seat (Gaddi Sthal)
On-site shrine
Priesthood Lineage
Local Bhatt Brahmins
OpenStreetMap Route & Pilgrimage Access Map
Live spatial coordinates and transit route from the most searched transit hub to Gopalji Temple, Nandaprayag.
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On-Foot Trek
0.2 km from Nandaprayag Bazaar
Route via Rishikesh: Main pilgrimage base with extensive taxi union, bus depot & rail connectivity.
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