It is set on the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river and is considered to be one of the 'Panch Prayag'. The town lies on the Rishikesh to Badrinath route about 87kms from Narendra Nagar. There are suspension bridges on Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda. It is also the seat of the pandas (the priests) of Badrinath Dham.

the sacred shrine on Chandrabadani mountain is 10kms from Kandi Khal and about 22kms from Devaprayag. Legends suggests that the torso of Goddess Sati, the consort of Lord Shiva fell here. There are some old statues and lots of iron trishuls (tridents) outside the temple. A fine view of the Sirkanda, Kedarnath and Badrinath peaks can be enjoyed from here.

the shrine is believed to be about 10,000 years. It was destroyed during an earthquake in 1803, and vyas later rebuilt with the support of Daulat Rao Scindia. There are several sacred sites in the town.