Rudra Prayag is at the confluence of Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. The place derives its name from Rudra, one of the names of Shiva. There are various temples of Shiva and Annapurna Devi. An iron chain has been fixed at the confluence where steps lead to the fast flowing water.

Rudra Prayag was also a witness to an infamous man eating leopard. From 1918 to 1926, the beast killed more than 300 people before it was shot dead by the legendary Jim Corbett. India's first national park is named after Jim Corbett for his efforts for preserving wild life. The place where it was shot is just short of Rudra Prayag on the road from Srinagar. A monument stands at the exact spot of it's death.

ON THIS VERY SPOT WAS KILLED THE MAN EATING LEOPARD OF RUDRA PRAYAG BY JIM CORBETT ON 1 MAY 1926 AT 10 PM.

The road to Kedarnath temple bifurcates a Rudra Prayag. A new Rudra Prayag bypass road has been made on Srinagar - Kedarnath road.

The Badrinath road leads us to Karna Prayag.