One of the most important rivers in India is the river, Ganga. It has its own importance in the heart of every Indian. It is also famous as the river of Life and Death. It is originating from the Gaumukh, Gangotri, Uttarakhand. There are many glaciers behind its origination including the glacier of Khatling, Satopanth, Gangotri and many others as well. It is the longest river in India with having the length of 2525 km. There are many spots for the tourist’s attraction including Rishikesh, Haridwar, Allahabad, Kolkata and many others.
There are many myths behind the origination of the river Ganga. It is said that Lord Brahma washed the foot of Lord Vishnu when it was in the sky. The collected water becomes the River Ganga. Therefore the river is also named as the daughter of Lord Brahma.
It is also said that himavan was the father of Ganga. It was passed by the Lord Indra to the heaven. There are many other stories behind the river Ganga. It is also said that the river Ganga come to earth on the request of King Bhageerath. It has been flowing at a great speed. On the request of the Bhageerath, Lord Shiva minimize its flow by holding it into the locks of his hair.
It is also the main source of water for various parts of the country. The people of India worship this river as a goddess. They take a dip in the river to wash off their sins. There are many spots for the tourists along the river Ganga. The tourists can visit Devprayag. It is the place where the river Ganga forms with the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alakananda River. The tourists can also enjoy the beautiful view of mountains and the temple of Raghunath and Danda Nagaraja.
The tourists can also visit Rishikesh. It is the beautiful place and also has many attractive things for the tourists. The tourists can do yoga, meditation and can also enjoy rafting on the river. There is also Ram and Lakshman Jhula and many temples in the city.
Haridwar is the most visited place by the tourists from all around the world. The tourists can take a dip in the water at the Har ki Pauri. The tourists can also view the evening aarti in this place. There are also many temples to visit in the Haridwar. The Kanpur is another place along the river. The tourists can visit the Moti Jheel, various parks, temples and museum in the place. The tourists can also enjoy the cycling along the river. Allahabad is another famous place along the river. It is a place where the famous fair of Kubhh mela held. There are many others nearby spots for the tourists including the fort of Allahabad, Pillar of Ashoka, Azad Park and many other spots. The tourists can also visit Varanasi for watching various ghats and temples.
The river Ganga is the best place to enjoy. The tourists can visit these places at any time of the month. The best thing is to watch the evening Aarti of River Ganga and nearby temples.
