Uttaranchal
is also known as the land of sacred rivers such as Ganga. Known as holiest
of all rivers, Ganga follows its course to flow from its origin in the
Himalayas. The rivers moves all the way to its confluence with the ocean,
through ancient pilgrimage towns and cities like
Rishikesh
, Haridwar ,
Varanasi
and Prayag. See the sacred and legendary river Bhagirathi originating from
Gaumukh that presents a
heavenly vista indeed. The Yamuna originates from Bundar Poonch glaciers
in district Uttar Kashi and flows across the boundary of
Himachal Pradesh.