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TaptiTapti River/ Tapi River is a river of Central India. Tapati, Tapti, Tapee, Taapiare the various names used to denote Tapti River. Also known as the daughter ofSun God, its basin extends over an area of 65, 145 km sq. - a whooping area which totals to 2% of the total area of India. In India, Tapti River originates atMultani of Betul District. The Basin of Tapti River lies in three Indian States,namely, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Tapti River plays a major role in all the religious festivals and ceremon

Tapti River

Along with the Narmada and Mahi Rivers, runs the Tapti River covering an area of724 kms. Rising from the Satpura Range Of Southern Madhya Pradesh it flows towards the Maharashtra's Kandesh and East Vidharbha regions of Deccan Plateau. In the Western side is the Gulf of Cambay and the Arabian Sea, thats is Gujarat. Thelast destination of Tapti River is the Gulf of Khambhat (Surat Gujarat).

The main Tributaries of the Tapti River are Purna, Gima, Panzara, Waghur, Bori,

and Aner River. Apart from these there are about 40 other small river which makeof the most of Tributaries to the Tapi River.

The major towns which the river covers along its path are Betul, Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), Bhusawal (Maharashtra), and Surat (Gujarat). A number of dams havebeen constructed on the water of Tapti River. These include Hatnur Dam of Jalgaon, Maharashtra and Ukai Dam of Songadh in Gujarat. Several Tiger Reserve have been opened seeing the nearness of the River Tapti. These Reserves are Melghat Tiger Reserve, Amravati, Madhya Pradesh. This Project extends to the boundary of Maharashtra.

Places to See* Melghat Tiger Reserve : If you are adventure freak, then this Tiger Reserve, p

art of Tiger Project, is the one to go for. Tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild dog, jackal, sambar, gaur, barking deer, nilgai, chital, chausingha, ratel, flyingsquirrel, wild boar, langur, Rhesus monkey, porcupine, pangolin, mouse deer, python, otter, caracal, blacknaped hare are the wild animals which have made a niche of their own in this Tiger Reserve - one of the Indias famous Wildlife Sancturies for Tigers.* Asigarh : This Fortess, situated in Satpura Jungle is about 20 kms north of Bhuranpur District of Madhya Pradesh. The fortress houses a tenth century Lord Shiva Temple which is worth a watch.

Suggestions* The locations and places near Tapti River have a high temperature in the Summe

rs ( April June end). These months should be avoided for traveling in all the three States Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat.* Gujarat is a Vegetarian State, there are very less restaurants which serve non vegetarian food is served. Even the best ones avoid serving non vegetarian food.* The banks of River are considered to be holy places. Avoid wearing skinny andbright clothes at these places. Fully covered clothes with light colors are morewelcome at such places.* Avoid eating non vegetarian food at the banks of Rivers. It is considered unholy.* Early morning hours are considered to be the hours of prayers. If you want tosee the method of prayers, then you should reach the banks before the sun risesor at the time of sun rising.

* Book your hotel room months back, as in the peak season the booking is overflowed. Even if you get a place in the Hotel, you will paying more than the actualprice.



* Do not pass out any information about your Passport and Travelers Cheque withanyone.Keep your belongings with you and do not share your important details with anyone.* For any other information contact us.ies. The waters of Tapti river are con"Simply by bathing in the Yamuna, anyone can diminish the reactions of his sinful activities." (Krishna Book, Chap 38)

Origin:The holy Yamuna River begins from Yamunotri, which is north of Haridwar in the Himalayas Mountains. Yamunotri, which is north of Haridwar in the Himalayas Mountains . Technically the source of the Yamuna is Saptarishi Kund, a glacial lake.

Mythological History:According to legend, the Yamuna is the daughter of Surya and Sharanyu and the twin sister of yama, the god of Death. It is said that Sharanyu, unable to bear the lustre of the quivering Surya, closed her eyes upon which he cursed her. It was then that Yamuna was born. The Yamuna is thus also known as the quivering river.

Dip in the Yamuna:Yamuna is considered more pious than Ganga because it was here that Krishna played and swam. One who takes bath in the river Yamuna is freed from all past sinsand contamination of this material world. That person will also gradually becomea pure devotee and achieve liberation

Hindu Man Praying by River :Bathing in the Ganges River :Tour To River Yamuna ! Contact UsIts Journey:The river Yamuna, a major tributary of river Ganges, originates from the Yamunotri glacier near Banderpoonch peaks (38o 59' N 78o 27' E) in the Mussourie at anelevation of about 6387 meters above mean sea level in district Uttarkashi (Uttr

anchal). It flows through a number of important towns, Delhi, Mathura-Brindaban,and Agra to name some. Since ancient times, the Doab region, where the Ganga and the Yamuna flow, has been considered one of the most fertile areas in the subcontinent. The Tons, largest tributary of the Yamuna, has some magical spots in it's upper reaches. Forests of Alder and Blue pine lead to the famous Har-ki-Duncatchment area, source of another tributary, the Rupin.

Dump Ground For Pollution:Today however, this majestic river is polluted with domestic waste, silt, and industrial waste. The 22-km stretch between Wazirabad and the Okhla barrage in Delhi is only 2% of the catchment area, but it contributes about 80% of the river'stotal pollution load. The Hindon Canal also discharges waste from Uttar Pradesh

in this stretch. Among the many casualties are birds and fish. There was a timewhen bird watchers had identified as many as 30 species of birds near the Yamuna, many of them exotic, such as the red-crested pochard and the godwit.

Yamuna Action Plan(Yap):In recent years the river has become grossly polluted due to various causes affecting human health and bio-diversity of the eco-system. One of the main causes of pollution of the river is discharge of untreated domestic wastewater and otherwastes into the river from the towns located along its banks. To arrest river pollution, certain measures of cleaning river have been taken by the Ministry ofEnvironment and Forests, of the Government of IndiaBooking Information/ReservationNarmada undoubtedly is India's most breathtakingly beautiful river. She is also

the most feminine in her movements, as she slithers through thousands of kilometers of hostile terrain.



Mythological overview:The river Narmada descended from the sky as by the order of Lord Shiva. The origin is situated at the mountain series of 'Maikal'in Madhya Pradesh. Believed tohave originated from the body of Shiva, the river is also known as Jata Shankari. The worship of Shiva is common in these areas, and each stone or pebble foundin the bed of the Narmada is believed to be a Shivalinga. All the places along the banks like Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, and Mahadeo are all named after Shiva. Amo

ng the sacred rivers Narmada holds a significant place. The river is consideredthe mother and giver of peace.

The Course:It rises on the summit of Amarkantak Hill in the Madhya Pradesh state, and for the first 200 m of its course winds among the Mandla Hills, which form the head of the Satpura range; then at Jabalpur, passing through the 'Marble Rocks', it enters its proper valley between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges, and pursues a direct westerly course to the Gulf of Khambhat. Its total course through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat and it amounts to about 800 m, andit falls into the sea in the Bharuch district of Gujarat. It flows between highmountain ranges, through thick jungles and narrow gorges. It has many waterfall

s along its length and at one place, its waters cut through marble rocks, sandstone hills and coal deposits.

The Holy Narmada: Temples around it» Places like Maheshwar and Omkareshwar are just examples of the large number of religious centers that dot the banks of the Narmada.

Narmada UdgamNarmada Udgam is the source of the sacred Narmada River where a temple has beendedicated to the goddess Narmada. It contains a colorfully decorated, black Basalt stone statue of Narmada. Thousands of devotees from all over the country visit the temple to pay homage to the goddess.Chausath Yogini

There is the Chausath Yogini (sixty-four yoginis) temple above the lower end ofthe gorge. The attendants of Durga are represented here.Tour To River Narmada ! Contact UsNarmada Controversy- Narmada Bachao Andolan:In recent years the river Narmada has made headlines due to the activities of the Narmada Bachao Andolan, a non-government organisation protesting against the building of a dam on the river. The Sardar Sarovar Dam Project has also controvery and anti-dam activists led by Medha Patkar and Arundhati Roy formed The Narmada Bachou Andolon -Save the Narmada.Booking Information/Reservation

Sacred Sangam:

Sangam is the confluence of three of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology - Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. At the Sangam, the waters of the Ganges and the Yamuna can be distinctly seen to merge into one. At Allahabad, the meeting point of the rivers is believed to have great soul cleansing powers and is a major pilgrimage site. It is even more holy because the invisible Saraswati riveris supposed to the join the Ganga and Yamuna at this point.

Legendry Saga:According to mythology, the gods and demons once churned the oceans to retrievea pitcher containing the nectar of immortality - amrit -- after which a struggleensued between the two to wrest control of this pitcher. It is said that duringthe scuffle, a few drops of amrit were spilled at places, making them hallowedand sacred. The waters at the Sangam are believed to have received the amrit too

and a dip in these holy waters during the Kumbh is believed to cleanse and purify the soul.



Bathing in the Sangam, Allahabad :Kumbh Mela Celebrations :Tour To River Sangam ! Contact UsReligious Importance:Brahma is said to have called this spot Tirth Raj, or 'King of Pilgrimage sites'. The holy confluence draws pilgrims at all times, specially during the Kumbh Mela time when loyal pilgrims gather here to offer their penances and seek blessin

gs.It is believed that it is at the Sangam, that a few drops of the nectar 'Amrit Bindu' fell making its waters truly spiritual and replete with soul-cleansing powers.

Festival Highlight:During the month of Magha (Mid Jan to Mid Feb) hundreds of thousands of pilgrimscome to the bath at this holy confluence for the festival known as Magh Mela.

The most propitious time of all happens every 12 years when the massive Kumbh Mela takes place. At this time the Sangam truly comes alive and attracts the devout/tourists from all over the world. Millions of devotees bathe ritually in the w

aters to break the eternal cycle of reincarnation.

Sindhu River

SindhuIn Sanskrit, the river Sindhu means Ocean. This river goes back to the Age whenJayadratha, son of Vriddhakshatra was the ruler of the Sindu Kingdom. It was thetime of famous Hindu Epic Mahabharata. And from here, the lands of Sindh came the name of the River Sindhu. Indus Valley Civilization came into existence onlyafter the river Sindhu paved way for them.

Fast Facts* Place of Origin : Kailash Mountain near Mansarovar in Tibet.

* Compliance : One of the rivers of Sapta Sindhus* Place of Pilgrimage : Leh - Ladakh

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Sindhu RiverOriginating from Kailash mountain, it covers 550 kms in Jammu and Kashmir. From

there it enters Leh, and gets mingled with Zanzkar river. In Punjab it is met with five major rivers of Punjab Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Satluj.

The word Sindhu originates from the word sidh meaning to keep off . The river Sindhu has been mentioned 176 times in Rigveda, 95 times in plural, used in the generic meaning. In Rigveda the Ancient Indian Scripture( 1500 B.C.), is the earliest chronicle of Aryans. Aryans were the people from whom the name of the country evolved and came to be known as Hindustan to the entire world.

There is a lot of political significance to the River Sindhu due to its geographical location. It runs along the Indo China Border. Entering India from the south eastern Ladakh near the river Gutang at an altitude of 4,200 ft from sea; it follows the northwest course in the Ladakh Range and Zanzkar Range in the South.

The main tributeries of the Sindhu River in the Ladakh Region of Jammu and Kashmir are Hanle River, Gurtang River, Shigar River, Shigar (South) River, Shyok River, Gilgit River, And Astor. In India it mingles with Ganges in the end. Nubra a



nd Drass Rivers too act as tributaries to Sindhu River.

Things to See* Sindhu Darshan Festival : This Festival, also known as Indus (according to theIndus River which originated the Sindhu River), is held every year in the monthof June in Leh and Ladakh. The Sindhu Darshan Festival projects Sindhu as a symbol of multi-dimensional cultural identity, communal harmony and peaceful co-exi

stence in India. This festival is also a salute to the brave soldiers of Kargil,Siachin and other High Altitude places. Filled with colors of harmony, its a must watch festival for those who land in Leh and Ladakh in June. This festival isheld on Guru Poornima Day.* Monasteries : The places from where Sindhu Passes - Leh and Ladakh are famousfor its Buddhist Monasteries. These Monasteries are a symbol of Buddhist Culture. A must see for anyone visiting Leh and Ladakh.

Suggestions* Leh and Ladakh are a high Cold Zones. November to Mid March are cold freeze months. Until and unless you can tolerate minus temperatures, you should avoid being here in these months. If you enter Leh and Ladakh in these months, it is impo

ssible to move out before March.* Reaching Leh and Ladakh is only by Road. Trains can take you upto Jammu, afterthat one has to go by Road. The Indian Airlines go up to Srinagar Airport. After that, one has to take a Taxi or go by bus.* Food is not easily available in peak winter seasons. In rest of the seasons, both Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian Food is easily available.* March to June are the best months to be in Leh Ladakh. September November tooare good months to be here.* Take a large number of warm clothes, if you are going in winter season. In other months, Leh and Ladakh are beautiful places to be in.* Keep all your belongings with you. Take minimum luggage while on excursion. Keep your important documents in the Hotel Locker.* Do not pass out any information about your Passport and Travelers Cheque with

anyone.* For further queries, contact us.Kaveri River

Background:The Kaveri river is the smallest of the five major rivers of the Indian peninsula, the others being the Mahanadi, Godavari, Narmada, and Krishna. However, it forms perhaps the most important watershed of the South.Known as "Dakshin Ganga" (the Ganges of the South), it serves as a lifeline to the people of Southern Karnataka, and the Cauvery basin of Tamil Nadu.

Legendry Saga:According to mythology, There was a childless king named Kaverna and Brahma gift

ed him a beautiful girl Kaveri. She was married to Agastya muni on the conditionthat he would never leave her alone. One day, Agastya muni began teaching his disciples a difficult lesson in philosophy. Assuming that something unfortunate had happened to him and not wanting to live alone she jumped into a tank. But shedid not die. She became a river, flowed up the Brahmagiri Mountain and reappeared as a spring.

River Kaveri :River Kaveri :Tour To River Kaveri ! Contact UsThe Journey:The River Kaveri flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Its source is a spring in the Brahmagiri Mountains in Mysore at a height of 1320 metres a

bove sea level. The Kaveri is not the same throughput its length of 765 kilometres. As the Kaveri flows down the Brahmagiri mountain and enters the plain, two small rivers, the Kanaka and the Gajoti, join it.They meey at the town of Bahaman



dalam till here it is a small river. two more rivers, Hemavati and Lakshman Theertham join it, that it becomes a large river, broad and deep. It is here that the water of the three rivers is collected in the Krishnaraj Sagar reservoir, on the banks of which is laid one of the most beautiful gardens of Mysore - Brindavan.

In Spotlight- 'Flood of the Eighteenth'

This river runs through some of the richest south Indian lands, watering the fields and blessing the people on its course.The people of Tamil Nadu celebrate theflood in the in a special way with a festival. This festival is called the 'Flood of the Eighteenth'. On the eighteenth day of the month of Aadi (July-August),people come to worship the river. They light special lamps and express their gratitude by throwing offerings of fruits, sweetmeats and flowers. It is a day ofrejoicing for the people as they thank the river goddess for her blessings and prosperity.

Battle of Water:The Kaveri river is the locus of a water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. That dispute is complicated by political issues of resentment and one-up-mans

hip between the people of the two states. The past two decades have seen increasing friction between the two states.Brahamputra River

Background:Brahmaputra is the biggest of the Indian rivers, even bigger than the Ganga. Brahmaputra is regarded as one of the great rivers of southern Asia (1,800 mi) long. In Sanskrit, it means "son of Brahma".

The Journey:The Brahmaputra River flows 2,900 km from its source in the Kailas range of theHimalayas to its massive delta and the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh. It flows through China, India, and Bangladesh, but its watershed includes Nepal, Bhutan, and

Burma as well.The river drops steeply from high on the Tibetan Plateau throughthe world's deepest valley (5,075m) into northeast India where the river eventually merges with the Ganges and Meghna rivers to form the largest river delta inthe world (60,000km2). The plains watered by the stream yield abundant crops ofrice, jute, and mustard.

Brahmaputra, River below Maryum La :Small Boats on the Brahamputra River :Tour To Brahamputra ! Contact UsLegend Behind Brahmaputra:In the ancient Indian tradition, two rivers are known to originate from Manasarovar Lake, in Mt. Kailas; one flowing to the east is called Brahmaputra and the o

ther flowing to the west was called Shatadru, a tributary of the Sarasvati (joining the latter at Shatrana, Punjab) in Rigvedic times. Both these major rivers,Brahmaputra and Sarasvati are related to the God of creation, Brahma. The lowerportion of the river is sacred to Hindus.

Overview:The river's three names, the Brahmaputra (India), Yarlung Zangbo (Tibet), and Jamuna (Bangladesh), reflect the social fabric of ethnic groups and internationalcommunities living along its banks. The river is considered to be a symbol of synthesis of people of all religions, castes and creeds.

The river Brahmaputra drains a vast area of nearly 9,36,800 sq. kms. It is a river of immense importance and navigable from the Bay of Bengal to Assam, a distan

ce of nearly 1,280 kms. It is a splendid waterway for commerce and travel.

The Course:



After entering the hills of Assam Brahmaputra flows to Guwahati. Here lies a very ancient place of pilgrimage, the temple of goddess Kamakhya on a hill. The river then passes through Umananda Bhairab, with its granite foundations rising from the lap of the river. The river then reaches Pandughat, close to which lies the hill station of Shillong. The river flows through various towns til it reachesGoalundo. It is here that the river Ganga joins it to form the river Padma.Theriver then flows towards Calcutta and then finally empties itself in the Bay of

Bengal.Ganges River

The Ganges has been a symbol of India's age-long culture and civilization, everchanging, ever flowing, and yet ever the same Ganga. Jawaharlal Nehru, First Prime Minister of India, born in Allahabad on the Ganges.

The Holy Ganga - Origination & JourneyThe river known as the Ganges is officially and popularly known by its Hindu name, Ganga. The river Ganges is very sacred to the Hindus. The river has its source in the Himalayas, at Gaumakh in the southern Himalayas on the Indian side of the Tibetan border. It is 1 560 miles (2 510 km) long and flows through China, In

dia, Nepal and Bangladesh. The Ganges river basin is one of the most fertile anddensely populated in the world and covers an area of 400 000 sq miles (1 000 000 sq km). The river flows through 29 cities with population over 100,000, 23 cities with population between 50,000 and 100,000, and about 48 towns.

Ganga in The Hindu MythAccording to Hindu mythology, Ganga flowed in the heavens but then was ordered to go down to earth. Fearing that her forceful descent might wash away the earth,the gods sought the help of Shiva. Shiva broke the fall of Ganga-Ganges by capturing her in his mighty locks. Since then, Ganga-Ganges resides on top of Shiva's head as his second wife, the first being Parvati.

Pious Cities Enroute The Ganges Journey:

Varanasi:The virtuous Varanasi on the banks of Ganges is one of the most important pilgrimages for Hindus and Buddhists. At Varanasi the Ganges river flows from south tonorth, ie. back towards its origin in the Himalayas, considered a most auspicious phenomenon by Hindus. Varanasi has been the center of education, religion, art of culture since ages. Varanasi indeed offers the incredible India at its religious and cultural zenith.Haridwar:Haridwar is considered as one of the seven holiest places according to Hindu mythology. According to the legends, when the Gods left their footprints on the lan

d of Haridwar. Its geographical location stands as the gateway to the four pilgrimages of UttrakhandTour To River Ganga ! Contact UsReligious Significance of the Ganga:Hindus regard the Ganges as the holiest of rivers. It was named after the goddess Ganga, the daughter of the mountain god Himalaya. Pilgrimage sites are particularly significant along the river. At the confluence of the Ganges and and the Tamuna tributory near Allahabad a bathing festival in January and February attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims.

Other holy pilgrimage sites along the river include Haridwar, the place where the Ganges leaves the Himalayas, and Allahabad, where the mythical Saraswati riveris believed to enter the Ganges. It is believed that bathing in Ganga washes away one's sins and the water cleanses you of all the evil. The Ganges water is co

nsidered to be holy and Hindus cast the ashes of their dead in the river in thebelief that this will guide the souls of the deceased straight to paradise.



Cleaning The Ganges:Along with the glory of Ganga, comes the pollution as well. The pious river hasbecome an agent of the worst waterborn diseases like dysentery, hepatits, and cholera. Money is being raised by the government and other groups such as the Swatcha Ganga to clean the Ganges. The Ganga Action Plan was also initiated with theobjective of purifying the holy river. None the less, the Ganges is still the purifying waters for the Hindus of India.

Mahanadi River

MahanadiMahananadi river is the river which is the life line of Chattisgarh. Flowing from the Eastern Ghats to the Bay of Bengal through Cuttack, in the eastern OrissaState. Rising from the highlands of Chattisgarh, it flows through Orissa to reach The Bay Of Bengal.

Like all other rivers, the Mahanadi too is revered one. It plays a major role inpeoples life and is part of all the major religious functions and festivals. The water of Mahananadi is considered to be auspicious for any occasion - be it good or bad. It is thought that the water of Mahananadi has the power of convertin

g bad into good.

Fast Facts* Place of Origin : Highlands of Chattisgarh* Compliance : Doesn't come under any of the Compliance* Place of Pilgrimage : None

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Mahanadi River

Mahanadi River is about 885 kms long, running through Central India. Rising fromCentral Chattisgarh, it passes through Eastern Ghats Mountains and ends at BayOf Bengal, near Cuttack, Orissa. It forms a Delta at the Bay of Bengal. The Mahanadi's catchment area is estimated at 113,440 square kilometers. In the rainy season it carries an immense amount of water, up to 51,000 cubic meters per secondespecially at at the Naraj gorge.

As the river flows at high speed, the Rivers Tel and Hasdo contribute as the main tributaries to the Mahanadi River. The Hirakund Dam, the Worlds Highest Dam isconstructed on Mahanadi. There is a high Gandhi Tower for the introspection of

the Dam. As this Dam is the lifeline of Orissa, Mahanadi contributes a lot in fertilizing the chief crops oilseed, rice and sugarcane. The Hirakund Dam is alsothe main source of running Hydroelectric Plant at Sambalpur. Though the river flows at high speed, still in the months July to February, one can navigate the river on boat.( In any case one should not go very near Bay of Bengal, the point where Mahanadi merges in the Sea).

The drainage of the Mahanadi is shared by the Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa.

Suggestions* The river Mahanadi has a religious significance, but in the smaller sense. Ithas a lot of devotees in Cuttack.

* Mahanadi does not have any Ghats in particular, however one can go to see it in Hirakund Dam. Hirakund Dam is in itself an attraction.* Most of the eateries around Mahanadi are not very clean. It is advisable to ha



ve the food in your hotel. In religious places there are very less options of food. Non Vegetarian Food in particular is not allowed.* While travelling, keep your important documents like driving license, addressproof, passport with you. Do not share these information with any stranger.* Convert your currency only from Standard Banks or Government Banks. Do not rely on strangers.* For you own good, go to such places either in a group or at least two people s

hould be there. Avoid travelling alone.* For any other information contact us.Satluj River

SatlujAlso known as the Red River, Satluj /Satlej river is the longest river amongst the five rivers flowing through the cross river of Pakistan and Northern India. Satluj is one of the three Trans Himalayan Rivers originating in the high TibetanPlateau which cuts across the Himalayan Ranges. Satluj crosses the three main mountain ranges the Zanzkar Range, the Great Himalayan Range and the Dauladhar Range. However the source of Satluj river in India is the Mansarovar lake at 18500ft in Tibetan Range.

Fast Facts* Place of Origin : Mansarovar Lake - China* Compliance : One of the major three rivers which flow through the cross riverof Pakistan and India.* Place of Pilgrimage : The point where it meets River Ganges. The water here issupposed to be auspicious.

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Satluj River

The Mighty Satluj River lies in the Ngari region of the Tibet, the Dauladhar range forms its Southern Range the Uttarkashi Range making a part of Uttar Pradeshand the Shimla of Himachal Pradesh. Satluj River enters India through Shipki La as high as 6, 608 mts from sea. The major tributaries to the Satluj River is theIndus Valley River the main river of Pakistan.

In India Satluj River makes an important source to cultivate various fruits andplants in the North Eastern Part. On both the sides of the river can be found cr

ops of orchids , apricots, apples and grapes. It is the major source of providing life to many ornamental plants which are grown in Indian Hill Stations especially in the Northern India.

Satluj crosses some of the major cities of India. Its course includes crossing -Kinnaur, Shimla, Kullu, Solan, Mandi and Bilaspur districts. Some of the majortributeries of Satluj are viz. the Spiti, the Ropa, the Taiti, the Kashang, theMulgaon, the Yula, the Wanger, the Throng and the Rupi as right bank tributaries, whereas the Tirung, the Gayathing, the Baspa, the Duling and the Soldang are left bank tributaries. Out of all these Baspa River, Spiti River, Nogli Khad andSoan River are the major Tributaries of Satluj River.

In the Himalayan Ranges too, the Satluj River has a large deep area. This area i

s known as Pshong Tong. Pshong Tong is a called as the fruit Valley for the variety of fruits it bears. Apples, apricots, grapes, cherries all of them fill thelush green grounds making them colorful.



Though there isin't much of Religious aspects related to Satluj River, still itis considered to have the waters of Satluj River in any of the Religious Functions.

Adventures : Satluj is very famous for a exciting and thrilling adventure. Popular as it is, Rafting is one of the most sought after adventures of India. All th

e three places which the river crosses Zanzkar Valley, the Dauladhar Range and the Uttarkashi Range are famous for rafting. People from all over the country andalso from outside countries come to enjoy this thrill. It s a thing one must gofor.

Suggestions* Satluj River crosses places which are at quite a height. These places are Snowcladded in the Winters (November January end) and require a lot of woolens to be taken along. However the summers (February to May end) are the best months tobe here. (Sometimes there can be snowfall in February too, so check out before planning a tour).* Ranges like Dauladher and Zanzkar are not considered as Hill Stations. So you

can expect more of open places and easy Hotel Reservations. Not less than any other Hill Stations, these are beautiful places to go to in the Spring Season. Shimla and Uttarkashi however can be quite crowded in the springs and winters as these are very famous Hill Stations of India. Ask us for all the details.* Except Uttarkashi, there are no restrictions on the kind of food you eat. Uttarkashi being a religious Hill Stations, abets its travellers from having Non Vegetarian Food.* If you intend to take a trip to Mansarovar, then it is easy to reach from Zanzkar Range. Contact us for further details.* Keep all your belongings with you. Take minimum luggage while on excursion. Keep your important documents in the Hotel Locker.* Do not pass out any information about your Passport and Travelers Cheque withanyone.

* The path of Satluj River is the best place to go for Rafting. If you are here,do not leave it out.* For any other information contact us.Major rivers of IndiaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchMap of the major rivers, lakes, and reservoirs in IndiaMap showing rivers and flood prone areas in IndiaThis article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (September 2009)The rivers of India play an important role in the lives of the Indian people. The river systems provide irrigation, potable water, cheap transportation, electri

city, and the livelihoods for a large number of people all over the country. This easily explains why nearly all the major cities of India are located by the banks of rivers. The rivers also have an important role in Hindu mythology and areconsidered holy by all Hindus in the country.Seven major rivers along with their numerous tributaries make up the river system of India. Most of the rivers pour their waters into the Bay of Bengal; however, some of the rivers whose courses take them through the western part of the country and towards the east of the state of Himachal Pradesh empty into the Arabian Sea. Parts of Ladakh, northern parts of the Aravalli range and the arid partsof the Thar Desert have inland drainage. Dr.Francis Buchanan surveyed the courses of the rivers of India along with their tributaries and branches in 1810-11 ADand presented a minute account of it. The shifting of the courses and bed overthe centuries is very remarkable. Many of the channels mentioned in that survey

have now become dead , dried or even extinct.All major rivers of India originate from one of the three main watersheds:1. The Himalaya and the Karakoram ranges



2. Vindhya and Satpura ranges and Chotanagpur plateau in central India3. Sahyadri or Western Ghats in western IndiaContents[hide]* 1 The Himalayan River Systemo 1.1 Ganges River Systemo 1.2 Indus River System

* 1.2.1 Beas* 1.2.2 Chenab* 1.2.3 Jhelum* 1.2.4 Ravi* 1.2.5 Sutlej (Satluj)o 1.3 The Brahmaputra River System* 2 The Peninsular River Systemo 2.1 The Narmada River Systemo 2.2 The Tapi/Tapti River Systemo 2.3 River Godavario 2.4 The Krishna River Systemo 2.5 The Kaveri River System

o 2.6 The Mahanadi River Systemo 2.7 The Vaigai River System[edit] The Himalayan River SystemThe major Himalayan Rivers are the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra. These riversare long,and are joined by many large and important tributaries. Himalayan rivers have long courses from their source to sea.[edit] Ganges River SystemThe major river Ganges,and its tributaries like Yamuna, Son, and Gandak, which have been left out of the list, actually formulates the biggest cultivable plainsof north and eastern India, known as the Gangetic plains. The main river, the holy Ganges forms by the joining of the Alaknanda River and Bhagirathi River at Devprayag. The Bhagirathi, which is considered the Ganges' true source, starts from Gomukh . Known as the Padma River in Bangladesh, it joins the Jamuna River, the largest distributary of the Brahmaputra River. The Padma then joins the Meghn

a River before emptying into the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh. With a length of about 2,525 kilometres (1,569mi), the Ganges the second longest river of India. The Brahmaputra is longer, but most of its course is not in India.The Ganges Brahmaputra river system forms the largest delta in the world known as the Sunderbansbefore emptying into the Bay of Bengal.[edit] Indus River SystemThe Indus River originates in the northern slopes of the Kailash range near LakeMansarovar in Tibet. Although most of the river's course runs through neighbouring Pakistan, a portion of it does run through Indian territory, as do parts ofthe courses of its five major tributaries, listed below. These tributaries are the source of the name of the Punjab region of South Asia; the name is derived from the Persian words Punj ("five") and aab ("water"), hence the combination of t

he words (Punjab) means "five waters" or "land of five waters".[edit] BeasMain article: Beas RiverThe Beas originates in Bias Kund,lying near the Rohtang pass. It runs past Manali and Kulu, where its valley is known as the Kulu valley. It joins the Sutlej river near Harika, after being joined by a few tributaries. The total length of the river is 615km. Flowing west, it enters India in the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir.[edit] ChenabMain article: Chenab RiverThe Chenab originates from the confluence of two rivers, the Chandra and the Bhaga, It is also known as the Chandrabhaga in Himachal . It runs parallel to the Pir Panjal Range It enters the plains of Punjab near Akhnur and is later joined b

y the Jhelum. It is further joined by the river Ravi and the Sutlej in Pakistan.[edit] JhelumMain article: Jhelum River



The Jhelum originates in the south-eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir, in a spring known as Verinag. One of its important tributaries is Krishna-Ganga.[edit] RaviMain article: Ravi RiverThe Ravi originates near the Rothang pass in the Himalayas and follows a north-westerly course. It turns to the south-west, near Dalhousie, and then cuts a gorge in the Dhaola Dhar range entering the Punjab plain near Madhopur. It flows as

a part of the Indo-Pakistan border for some distance before entering Pakistan and joining the Chenab river.[edit] Sutlej (Satluj)Main article: Sutlej RiverThe Sutlej originates from the Rakas Lake (Rakshas Tal), which is connected to the Manasarovar lake by a stream, in Tibet. It enters Pakistan near Sulemanki, and is later joined by the Chenab. It has a total length of almost 1500km. The first village where it enters in India is Namgi[edit] The Brahmaputra River SystemMain article: Brahmaputra RiverThe Brahmaputra originates in Tibet, near the sources of the Indus and the Sutlej. It is about 2,900 kilometres (1,800mi) long. In Tibet, where it is known as th

e Yarlung Zangbo River, or Tsangpo, it flows east, parallel to the Himalayas. Reaching Namjagbarwa, it turns south and enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, whereis it known as Dihang. In Assam it is called the Brahmaputra. Just before entering Bangladesh it splits into two distributaries, the larger of which is called the Jamuna River.an a[edit] The Peninsular River SystemThe main water divide in peninsular rivers is formed by the Western Ghats, whichrun from north to south close to the western coast. Most of the major rivers ofthe peninsula such as the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri flow eastwards and drain into the Bay of Bengal. These rivers make delta at theirmouth. The Narmada and Tapi are the only long rivers, which flow west and make esturies.[edit] The Narmada River System

Main article: Narmada RiverThe Narmada or Nerbudda is a river in central India. Like the Mahi, it runs fromeast to west. The Narmada originates in Amarkantak and it flows to Arabian Seatowards the west side. In Gujarat Narmada has the largest Dam, Sardar Sarovar Multipurpose project.[edit] The Tapi/Tapti River SystemMain article: Tapti RiverThe Taapi is the ancient name of the river now called "Tapti" of central India.It is one of the major rivers of peninsular India with the length of around 724km, It rises in the eastern Satpura Range of southern Madhya Pradesh state, beforeemptying into the Gulf of Cambay of the Arabian Sea, in the State of Gujarat.[edit] River Godavari

Main article: Godavari RiverHaving the second longest course within India, Godavari is often referred to asthe Vriddh (Old) Ganga or Dakshin (South) Ganga.[citation needed] The river is about 1,465km (910mi) long. It rises at Tryambakeshwar, near Nasik and Mumbai (formerly Bombay) in Maharashtra around 380km distance from the Arabian Sea, and empties into the Bay of Bengal. At Rajahmundry, 80km from the coast, the river splitsinto two streams(Vasista which flows to Narsapur & Gautami which flows to otherside pasarlapudi) thus forming a very fertile river delta.Also the Rjohi plays avery important role in the water system most of India's rivers empty into the Rjohi including the Godavari River.[edit] The Krishna River SystemMain article: Krishna RiverThe Krishna is one of the longest rivers of India (about 1300km in length). It or

iginates at Mahabaleswar in Maharashtra and meets the sea in the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh. The Krishna River flows through the states ofMaharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.



[edit] The Kaveri River SystemMain article: Kaveri RiverThe Kaveri (also spelled Cauvery or Kavery) is one of the great rivers of Indiaand is considered sacred by the Hindus. This is the holy river of south Indians. Birth place of river kaveri called as Dakshin Kashi god shiva temple called Bhagandeshwar at Bhagamandala and caveri temple at talakaveri . The headwaters arein the Western Ghats range of Karnataka state, and from Karnataka through Tamil

Nadu. It empties into the Bay of Bengal.[edit] The Mahanadi River System

Mahanadi River DeltaMain article: Mahanadi RiverThe Mahanadi River Delta in India is a basin of deposit that drains the large land mass of the Indian subcontinent into the Bay of Bengal. The alluvial valley is wide and relatively flat with a meandering river channel that changes its course.The Mahanadi River flows slowly for 560 miles (900km) and has an estimated drainage area of 51,000 square miles (132,100 square km). It deposits more silt than almost any other river in the Indian subcontinent.

[edit] The Vaigai River SystemMain article: Vaigai RiverThe Vaigai river flows from Theni district of Tamil Nadu and passes through various districts like Dindugul, Madurai, Sivagangai, Ramanathapuram and finally reaches the Bay of Bengal. The Vaigai river is used for irrigation of around two lakh acres by farmers. Nearly 90 lakh people use the Vaigai river for their day today life.Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Major_rivers_of_India&oldid=475767205"

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