Rivers of Uttarakhand
top 10Rivers of Uttarakhand
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1. Ganga (Ganges)
- Origin: Gangotri Glacier (as Bhagirathi), merges with Alaknanda at Devprayag
- Significance: Most sacred river in India; worshipped as a goddess
- Major Places: Gangotri, Rishikesh, Haridwar
- Activities: Pilgrimage, Ganga Aarti, white-water rafting
2. Yamuna
- Origin: Yamunotri Glacier, Uttarkashi district
- Significance: Considered a divine sister of Ganga
- Major Places: Yamunotri, Barkot
- Activities: Pilgrimage, temple visits, trekking
3. Alaknanda
- Origin: Satopanth Glacier near Badrinath
- Merges With: Bhagirathi at Devprayag to form Ganga
- Significance: Key river in the Panch Prayag (confluences)
- Confluences: Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag
4. Bhagirathi
- Origin: Gangotri Glacier, Gaumukh
- Merges With: Alaknanda at Devprayag (forms Ganga)
- Significance: Considered the main stream of Ganga in scriptures
- Places: Uttarkashi, Tehri
5. Saraswati
- Origin: Near Mana village (close to Badrinath)
- Significance: Mythologically revered; meets Alaknanda at Keshav Prayag
- Note: Not to be confused with the Vedic Saraswati river
6. Mandakini
- Origin: Chorabari Glacier, near Kedarnath
- Merges With: Alaknanda at Rudraprayag
- Significance: Sacred due to its association with Kedarnath Temple
- Historical: Caused severe damage in 2013 Uttarakhand floods
7. Tons (Tamas)
- Origin: Bandarpunch Glacier
- Merges With: Yamuna near Kalsi
- Significance: Largest tributary of Yamuna; scenic and wild
- Popular For: Rafting and adventure sports in Jaunsar-Bawar region
8. Pindar
- Origin: Pindari Glacier, Kumaon region
- Merges With: Alaknanda at Karnaprayag
- Known For: Trekking route along Pindari Valley
- Ecological Value: Supports alpine biodiversity
9. Ramganga
- Origin: Dudhatoli ranges, Chamoli district
- Flows Through: Jim Corbett National Park
- Joins: Ganga in Uttar Pradesh
- Significance: Vital for Corbett’s ecosystem and tiger habitat
10. Kali (Sharda)
- Origin: Kalapani, near Indo-Nepal border
- Forms Border: Between India and Nepal
- Joins: Ghaghara in Uttar Pradesh
- Known For: Pancheshwar Dam project (planned), adventure tourism
🌊 Summary Table-rivers of uttarakhand
| River | Origin | Joins With | Famous For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganga | Gangotri Glacier | — | Spirituality, pilgrimages, Rishikesh |
| Yamuna | Yamunotri Glacier | — | Char Dham Yatra, temples |
| Alaknanda | Satopanth Glacier | Bhagirathi at Devprayag | Panch Prayag, Badrinath |
| Bhagirathi | Gaumukh (Gangotri) | Alaknanda at Devprayag | Sacred origin of Ganga |
| Saraswati | Near Mana village | Alaknanda | Mythical presence |
| Mandakini | Chorabari Glacier | Alaknanda at Rudraprayag | Kedarnath region |
| Tons | Bandarpunch Glacier | Yamuna | Rafting, scenic valleys |
| Pindar | Pindari Glacier | Alaknanda at Karnaprayag | Pindari Glacier trek |
| Ramganga | Dudhatoli Range | Ganga | Jim Corbett National Park |
| Kali/Sharda | Kalapani, Pithoragarh | Ghaghara | Indo-Nepal border, dam projects |