Ganga River origin: These beautiful cities are situated near the river Ganga, make a plan to visit

River Ganga: The River Ganga is one of the most sacred rivers of India. Coming out of the Himalayas, passing through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, it joins the Bay of Bengal. Major cities like Allahabad, Varanasi and Patna are present on the banks of this river.

If we talk about the length of the river Ganga..... then the total length of this river in India is more than 25 hundred km. The average depth of this river is 16 meters (52 ft) and the maximum depth is 30 meters (100 ft).

Many rivers flow along the river Ganges like- Ramganga, Gomti, Ghaghra, Gandaki, BudhiGandak, Koshi, Mahananda, Tamsa, Yamuna, Son and Punpun etc. Also, there are many such cities which are situated around the river Ganga, where a plan can be made to visit. So, today we are visiting many such beautiful places, which are no less than a paradise.

Kolkata

Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal, is known for its rich cultural and historical diversity. Also, it is one of the cities where the river Ganges flows. This river is called Hooghly River, Ganga or Kati-Ganga. The river originates at Murshidabad where the Ganges River splits into two, with the part flowing through Bangladesh called the Padma.

Its second part is known as the Hooghly River. You can plan to visit Kolkata which is full of beautiful places. You can plan to visit a religious temple, garden or hill station. If you want to roam away from the crowded place, then you can also plan for trekking.

Haridwar

Beautiful peaceful morning and a crowd of devotees taking a dip in the Ganga Ghat. The mesmerizing sounds of bells and the mesmerizing view of Ganga Aarti at dusk. Yes, we are talking about Haridwar. Talking about the places around the river Ganga, it cannot be possible that the name of Haridwar is not included.

This beautiful place, which appears to be the land of Hari by the name of Haridwar, actually has many features in itself. Completely dedicated to God, this place attracts devotees throughout the year. There are many such places here, where a plan to visit can be made.

Banaras

Varanasi is a historical as well as a mythological city situated on the banks of river Ganga in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This is considered a very sacred place, especially for Hindus. This city is also very famous for the famous Ghats with huge and holy temples.

Ganga Aarti is considered to be the most famous and sacred program in Varanasi. That's why whenever a tourist reaches Varanasi to visit, he does not go back home without seeing Ganga Aarti. Not only AssiGhat but many other Ghats can be explored in Varanasi.

Devprayag

Devprayag is located just a short distance from Badrinath, where the river Ganga is born. Yes, it is here that Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet and everyone is amazed to see their beauty. This confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda is wonderful and it is only after the meeting of these two rivers that the river Ganges is born.

Apart from this, this place is very special for Hindus, where every year there is a huge crowd of people. You can also plan to visit Devprayag, from here more places of Uttarakhand can be explored.

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