RIVER BHAGIRATHI
Origin: Gaumukh
Altitude: 5611 Mts
Reaching tThe Plains At: Haridwar
Other Rivers Joining: Jadhaganga, Bhilaganga, Alaknanda
Altitude: 5611 Mts
Reaching tThe Plains At: Haridwar
Other Rivers Joining: Jadhaganga, Bhilaganga, Alaknanda
The
holy and legendary river Bhagirathi originates from
Gaumukh, the
Gangotri
glacier in the northern slope of Trishul peak at the height of 5611
metres. The other tributaries, river Jadhganga and river Bhilaganga join
it before river Alaknanda,
which joins it at Deoprayag. From there onwards, the river is conclusively
called Ganga when it descends into the plains at Haridwar.
