Uttarakhand Rivers - उत्तराखंड की नदियाँ

 

Uttarakhand is known for its numerous rivers that flow through its picturesque landscapes. Here are some major rivers in Uttarakhand along with their start and end points:

 

1. Ganga River (also known as the Ganges):

   • Starts at: Gangotri Glacier in Uttarkashi district
   • Ends at: Ganga Sagar in West Bengal, where it merges with the Bay of Bengal

2. Yamuna River:

   • Starts at: Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarkashi district
   • Ends at: Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh, where it merges with the Ganga River

3. Alaknanda River:

   • Starts at: Satopanth Glacier near Badrinath in Chamoli district
   • Joins with: Bhagirathi River at Devprayag to form the Ganga River

4. Bhagirathi River:

   • Starts at: Gaumukh Glacier in Uttarkashi district
   • Joins with: Alaknanda River at Devprayag to form the Ganga River

5. Mandakini River:

   • Starts at: Chorabari Glacier near Kedarnath in Rudraprayag district
   • Joins with: Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag

6. Pindar River:

   • Starts at: Pindari Glacier in Bageshwar district
   • Joins with: Alaknanda River at Karnaprayag

7. Kali River (also known as Sharda River):

   • Starts at: Kalapani region near the Indo-Nepal border
   • Flows through: Parts of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh before entering Nepal

8. Ramganga River:

   • Starts at: Doodhatoli ranges in Uttarakhand
   • Flows through: Parts of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh

9. Tons River:

   • Starts at: Bandarpunch Glacier in Uttarkashi district
   • Joins with: Yamuna River near Dehradun

These are some of the prominent rivers in Uttarakhand, each contributing to the state's natural beauty and significance.