Alaknanda River Uptarakhand

The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and a river considered holy in Hinduism. In hydrology, the Alaknanda is considered the source stream of the Ganges on account of its greater length and discharge; while, in Hindu tradition and culture, the other …
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and a river considered holy in Hinduism. In hydrology, the Alaknanda is considered the source stream of the Ganges on account of its greater length and discharge; while, in Hindu tradition and culture, the other headstream, the Bhagirathi, is considered the source stream.
  • Country: India
  • State: Uttarakhand
  • Region: Garhwal division
  • District: Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pauri Garhwal
  • Source: Confluence of Satopanth Glacier and Bhagirathi Kharak Glacier
  • Mouth: Ganges
  • Length: 195 km (121 mi)

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