Ganga, also known as Ganges in the west. The total distance covered is 2525 and it is the 3rd largest river by discharge (Behind Amazon and Congo). The mainstream of the River Ganga begins after the confluence of Alakananda and Bhagirathi. read more
In November 2008, the Ganges, alone among India's rivers, was declared a "National River", facilitating the formation of a National Ganga River Basin Authority that would have greater powers to plan, implement and monitor measures aimed at protecting the river. read more
Ganga, also known as Ganges in the west. The total distance covered is 2,525 and it is the 3rd largest river by discharge (Behind Amazon and Congo). The mainstream of the River Ganga begins after the confluence of Alakananda and Bhagirathi. read more
The Ganges River, also called Ganga, is a river located in northern India that flows toward the border with Bangladesh . It is the longest river in India and flows for around 1,569 miles (2,525 km) from the Himalayan Mountains to the Bay of Bengal. read more