Situated on the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, it is commoonly be- lieved to be the birth place of the Ganga. It comprises the oldest route to Badri- nath & Gangotri. The famed  Raghunath Math and Shiva Temple are situated here.

Named  after Shiva  (Rudra), it  is situated  at the confluence of  the Alaknanda and  Mandakini  rivers. Sati, the  first wife of Shiva, is believed to have meditated here. It  is  also  said  to  be  the  place  where  Shiva humbled Narada.Temples include   Rudranath   and   Chamunda   Devi. The  road   diverts  to  Kedarnath excavations from here. 

Situated on the confluence of the Alaknanda & Pindar rivers. Archaeological excavations  6  kms.  from  here,  at  Simpli,    have  revealed  pre-Gupta period statutes,  further confirming its importance, since earlier times. This  place is also famous for  the Karn Temple and Uma  Devi Temple. The road from here diverts to Ranikhet, Almora and Kausani.

Situated  on  the  confluence  of  the  Alaknanda  and  Nandakani  rivers it derives its name  from  Nanda, the Yadav  King, and foster father of Lord Krishna. 

There is a very famous Gopalji temple here.
 

Situated  on the confluence of the Alaknanda and  Dhauli Ganga rivers.  An  ancient  Temple  stands  here,  beside  a  pool  called Vishnu Kund.