1. Alaknanda: Alaknanda is formed by the joining together of Vishnu Ganga and Dhauli Ganga at Vishnuprayag originating from the glaciers of Badrinath and Kamet. Vishnu Ganga emerges from Mana pass and the Dhauli originates from Niti pass. The other famous rivers Nandakini originating from Nandadevi glaciers join at Nandprayag, and Pinder originating from the Pindari glaciers in Kumaon joins Alaknanda at Karanprayag and Mandakini joins at Rudraprayag. ![]() 3. Western Ramganga: The River originates from the Doodhatoli range in district Pauri Garhwal and enters into district, Nainital before re-entering into district Pauri Garhwal. The river then flows through Patali Dun and then turns southeast before it enters the plains near Kalagarh fort and passes through Moradabad. The other tributaries Mandhul, Palain and Sona also join it. ![]() 5. Yamuna: Yamuna emerges from the Banderpoonch glaciers in district Uttarkashi. A river bag, which flows along the boundary with Himachal Pradesh, west of district Tehri Garhwal, joins Yamuna River at Kalsi and thereafter enters the plains. From Kalsi, the river flows along the boundary with Himachal Pradesh west of district Dehra Dun. |