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THE
INDIAN RIVERS:
Ganges:
The
Ganga, especially, is the river of India, beloved of her
people, round which are intertwined her memories, her
hopes and fears, her songs of triumph, her victories and
her defeats. She has been a symbol of India's age-long
culture and civilization, ever changing, ever flowing,
and yet ever the same Ganga.
Alaknanda:
Rudraprayag, the confluence of the majestic Alaknanda
and the pellucid Mandakini, has its origins in one of
the legends associated with Lord Shiva. Invoke the
lord's blessings with a 'jay bam bhole' and Heidi ho!
Off you go on this exciting 135 Km river rafting tour, a
river rafting tour that you have never had and never
will.
Bhagirathi:
The
mighty Bhagirathi has its origin at Gaumukh, where it
emanates from the Gangotri glacier. It flows for
approximately 300 kms from the source through
breathtaking scenery to reach Deoprayag, where it is
joined by the river Alaknanda to form Ganges, the
mightiest and holiest of all rivers in India.
Tons:
For the
uninitiated - the River Tons is the largest tributary of
the River Yamuna, and unlike the Yamuna it is teeming
with life and its eternal freshness. The water, so clear
that it seems right of the mountains, its flow through
this scenic terrain makes you feel a part of its
timelessness.
Best Season: May
- July (depending upon the condition of the river).
Kali:
The Kali River
drains some of the world's tallest mountains, and
carries with it the melting snow of the majestic
Himalayas on a relentless rush to the sea. For part of
its course, in its upper reaches, the Kali forms the
international border between India and Nepal. A
self-contained river journey down this river is one of
the prime options in this part of the Himalaya.
Best Season:
October - April
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