Uttaranchal Town - Agastyamuni



Agastyamuni is a tourist place and is about 19 kms from Rudraprayag, on the bank of the river Mandakini. The place is named after a saint or muni Agastya who is believed to have mused here for one whole year.

A temple known locally as Agasteshwar mahadev is devoted to sage Agastya and it also have some archeological significance. During Baisakhi, a large carnival takes place here and many devotees gather here.

For food and accommodation, a Forest Rest House and private hotels may be availed of at Agastyamuni. Other facilities here include necessities like market, bank, hospitals.

 Agastyamuni is also considered as the perfect place to relax and participate in some quality fishing on the banks of the river Mandakini.

The town of Agastyamuni also serves as a base for Pawan Hans helicopter services to Kedarnath temple and back during the summer months. The helicopter starts from the sports ground daily when the Kedarnath temple is open in the season.

Agastyamuni is a noted tourist spot of appreciable religious significance in the state of Uttarakhand.
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