Bhagirathi |
Dhauli Ganga |
Girthi Ganga |
Rishi Ganga |
Bal Ganga |
Alaknanda |
Tons River |
Mandakini |
Bhilangna River |
Pindar |
Pindar |
Nandakini |
The source of Ganga is at Gaumukh (the shape of the ice formation is like a cow's mouth), where the mighty river emerges from the depths of Gangotri glacier. The Gangotri glacier is situated at the height of4255 m above sea level and is approx 24 km in length and 7-8 km in width.
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THE STORY
OF GANGA
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FIVE
PARYAGS
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Vishnuprayag
- Alaknanda meets Dhauli ganga
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Nandprayag
- Alaknanda meets Nandakini
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Karnaprayag
- Alaknanda meets Pindar
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Rudraprayag
- Alaknanda meets Mandakini
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Devprayag
- Alaknanda meets Bhagirathi
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GLACIERS
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Pindari This glacier is near the Nanda Khat and other lofty peaks. Its access is very easy and is at an altitude of 3353m. Close to the glacier is an open meadow and lofty moraine made of gravel, mud and blocks of snow. The trek to the glacier starts from Kapkote, which is the last bus terminus. The trekking route is passing through waterfalls, pine forests, meadows and having magnificant views of the peaks. Gangotri Khatling
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