Nauti in Karnaprayag, Uttarakhand
Thing is, Nauti Village (near Karnaprayag in Chamoli district) is world-famous as the official starting base for the sacred 12-yearly Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra—often called the Himalayan Kumbh. Pilgrims gather here around the ancient Nanda Devi Temple to begin their 280 km barefoot pilgrimage to Roopkund and Hemkund.
Location & Significance
- Location: 25 km from Karnaprayag town in Chamoli.
- Key Landmark: Historic Nanda Devi Temple and Nautiyal Brahmin cultural heritage.
How To Reach Nauti
By Air
The nearest airport of Karnaprayag is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 188 km from Karnaprayag.
By Train
The nearest railway station of Karnaprayag is Rishikesh, which is about 170 km from Karnaprayag.
By Road
Nauti Village is located at a distance of about 25 km from Karnaprayag.
Best Time To Visit
The journey of Nauti can be done throughout the year, but the best time to visit here is between the months of September to April. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.
