Where is the Umra Narayan Temple?

The Umra Narayan Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, at a distance of 6 Kilometers from the holy town of Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand, India. The temple falls en route to Badrinath Dham, along the mighty Alaknanda River, which further enhances the beauty of the temple.

This holy site is located on a tiny hill surrounded by natural trees. A small underground water tank is also constantly filled with fresh water from a natural stream. Devotees who come to Umra Narayan Temple after receiving Vishuddhi in this water tank can see God in the temple.

History of Umrah Narayan Temple

Adi Shankaracharya is said to have built the temple when he halted here on his way to the Badrinath Dham. The Umra Narayan Temple seems to be very important to the locals. Lord Umra Narayan is the primary deity of the Gairola clan of Sann village. Worshippers offer the first batch of crops to God following the harvest, which is thought to support life and prosperity.

How to Reach Umrah Narayan Temple?

One can reach the Umra Narayan Temple by taking the all-weather route to Rudraprayag. From there, a 5-6 KM drive on the Shaheed Sunil Kandpal Motorway will bring you to the Umra Narayan Temple.

Nearest Airport

The nearest airport to the Umra Narayan temple is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. From here, the distance of Umra Narayan Temple is about 157.8 kilometers. You can either drive or take a bus or taxi from Rishikesh.

Nearest Railway Station

Rishikesh railway station is the nearest railway station to Umra Narayan Temple, and here you get trains from almost all parts of the country. The distance from Umrah Narayan Temple from here is about 143.9 kilometers. Buses and taxis are available from here to Umrah Narayan.

Motorable routes to Umra Narayan Temple

Here is how you can reach the Umra Narayan Temple:

•             Delhi To Haridwar: 240 km.

•             Haridwar To Rishikesh: 23.4 km.

•             Rishikesh To Rudraprayag: 138.7 km.

•             Rudraprayag to Umra Narayan Temple: 6.8 Km

Important Cities Near Umra Narayan Temple

Location	Distance from Umra Narayan Temple
Augustmuni	26.1 KM
Rudraprayag	6 KM
Chopta Village	21 KM
Karnaprayag	37 KM
Guptkashi	49.3 KM
Dev Prayag	71.4 KM
Rishikesh	143.9 KM

Places to See Near Umra Narayan Temple

Location	Distance from Umra Narayan Temple
Syalsaur	30.3 KM
Dhari Devi Temple	25 KM
Koteshwar Mahadev	96. 6 KM
Hariyali Devi Temple	12.6 KM
Kartik Swami Temple	36 KM (plus 3 KM trek)
Basukedar Temple	43.9 KM

Best Time to Visit Umra Narayan Temple

Umra Narayan Temple is open throughout the year, but you should not go here during the winter. The best time to go is between April and October. After this, snowfall starts in these regions, due to which you may have trouble going to the temple. You can go to the temple during the journey of Badrinath as well.