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	Alaknanda River - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Alaknanda is a tributary of the Ganges.
		The Alaknanda contributes a significantly larger fraction to the flow of the Ganga.
		In mythology, the Alaknanda is believed to have split off from the celestial Ganga when it landed from heaven.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Alaknanda_River (151 words)

	Holyplaces-BADRINATH
		Cradled in the twin mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines, Badrinath along the left bank of river Alaknanda.
		Alaknanda was one of them that later became the abode of Lord Vishnu or Badrinath.
		Karnaprayag : The confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar rivers with temples of Uma and Karna.
	www.indiatravelite.com /holyplaces/badrinath.htm (1223 words)

	MSN Encarta - Ganges
		At Allahābād, the Ganges is joined by the Yamuna River from the southwest, then flows east past the cities of Mirzāpur, Vārānasi, Patna, and Bhāgalpur near the Bangladesh border.
		The main course of the river continues south and is joined by the Brahmaputra and then by the Meghna River (the name by which it is known thereafter) before entering the Bay of Bengal.
		In Hindu ideology, bathing in the river is said to wash away one’s sins, and river water is used extensively in rituals.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761555855/Ganges.html (933 words)

	Welcome To Punjabkesari.com-Religion
		Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, Dhauli Ganga, Pindar are the main tributaries, and their five confluences, the `Panch Prayag' of the Ganga, are an important pilgrimage route for those in search of salvation.
		The five sacred confluences of the river- the `Panch Prayag'- occur at intervals along the course of the river.
		The main tributary of the Ganga, the Alaknanda is the river whose course is marked by the Panch Prayag.
	www.punjabkesari.com /Religion/HinduShrinesPPrayag.htm (683 words)

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		Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Mandakini, Dhauli Ganga, Pindar are the main tributaries, and their five confluences, the `Panch Prayag' of the Ganga, are an important pilgrimage route for those in search of salvation.
		The five sacred confluences of the river- the `Panch Prayag'- occur at intervals along the course of the river.
		The main tributary of the Ganga, the Alaknanda is the river whose course is marked by the Panch Prayag.
	www.suryakumari.com /travel/prayag.html (684 words)

	Alaknanda - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Alaknanda (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Alaknanda is a tributary of the Ganges.
		The Alaknanda contributes a significantly larger fraction to the flow of the Ganga.
		In mythology, the Alaknanda is believed to have split off from the celestial Ganga when it landed from heaven.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Alaknanda.html (127 words)

	Hindu Religion- Holy Destinations in India
		Excursions from Badrinath The Abode Of Lord Vishnu Cradled in the twin mountain ranges of Nar and Narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines, Badrinath along the left bank river Alaknanda.
		The source of Alaknanda River from the glacier snouts of Bhagirath- Kharak and Satopanth glaciers.
		Karnaprayag - The confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar rivers with temples of Uma and Karna.
	www.onlinedarshan.com /destinations/Badrinath.htm (1314 words)

	ASHRAM FACILITIES IN RISHIKESH,HIMALAYAS,INDIA (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Ganga, especially, is the river of India, beloved of her people, around which are entwined her memories, her hopes and fears, her songs of triumph, her victories and defeats.
		This sacred shrine, situated at an altitude of 3,200 mt is the of the river Bhagirathi.
		Astride the to Uttarkashi and near the confluence of Jat Ganga and Bhagirathi rivers is situated, Bhagirathi.
	www.yogashramrishikesh.com /gaharwalinformation.htm (5717 words)

	white water rafting,Bhagirathi river rafting,alaknanda rafting,ganges river rafting,river rafting India,Garhwal ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The valley broadens and after a river lunch, camp is made after covering 30 river kms near Naggar village.
		A short lunch break, back on the river as it enters its second gorge section with continuous Grade III and IV rapids including a small waterfall towards the end of the gorge.
		Rafts and accessories used for river rafting are imported and are made of tear-resistant nylon based hypalon.
	www.mountainadventures.biz /rafting_expeditions_bhagirathi.html (544 words)

	International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development - Newsletter 38
		The cause of this tragedy was the damming of the Alaknanda River at the confluence of Patalganga tributary, which brought a vast amount of debris and landslide material from eroded river terraces.
		The flash flood was caused by damming of the Bhagirathi River at the confluence of Kandaliya gad(stream), a small tributary to the river.
		The failure of the temporary dam across the Spiti River was responsible for damage to a road section, a bridge, and farm land downstream.
	www.icimod.org /archive/icimod/publications/newsletter/New38/indian.htm (1105 words)

	Pilgrimages in India
		Cradled in the twin montain ranges of nar and narayan is the holiest of the four main shrines, badrinath along the lift bank of the river alaknanda.
		The temple of shri badrinathji on the bank of the alaknanda river, dates back to the alaknanda river, dates back to the vedic times, situated at an altitude of 3,133 mts.
		The source of alaknanda river from the glacier snouts of Bhagirath-kharak and satopanth glaciers.
	www.find-india.com /destinations-india/pilgrimage-india-hinduism/badrinath.htm (920 words)

	River Rafting (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This river course is suitable only for well-organized whitewater expeditions, prepared for several days for river running and camping in the absolute wilds of Zanskar region.
		The rivers Alakananda and Bhagirathi are the main tributaries of the Ganga and meet Devprayag, frothing from their racy descent.
		The whitewater river rafting stretch of the Ganges is from Kaudiyala to Rishikesh where the river has 12 major rapids over 36-kms long, most of which are easily negotiable and some require our expertise.
	www.jgadventureindia.com /kayaking.htm (560 words)

	White Water Rafting,White Water Rafting India,White Water rafting in India,Rishikesh Water Rafting,River Rafting India
		Be swept along a rushing river in a rubber raft, tumble over rapids, plunge over waterfalls and feel the icy spray splash on your face, as your raft races along a mountain river in India.
		White water rafting on the Alaknanda, Bhagirathi and Ganga rivers is a popular adventure tourism activity in summer in India.
		White water rafting in India on the Alaknanda River is the most easily accessible white water river rafting stretch from Delhi.
	www.indianholiday.com /summer-destination/white-water-rafting-in-india.html (351 words)

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		Rudraprayag is at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers, and this is where our multi-dayer begins.
		Enroute we stop at Devprayag, to se the confluence of the two rivers (the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi) which meet to form the Ganga.
	www.mountainadventures.biz /rafting_expeditions.html (582 words)

	Nettlinx (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple of Shri Badrinathji is 15 mt. in height, built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of a gilt bull and spire.
		It is believed that the image of Badrinath had been thrown into the Alaknanda river during the time of the Buddhist era and later retrieved and reinstalled by Shankaracharya during the following Hindu revival.
		Tapt Kund Natural thermal springs on the bank of the river Alaknanda, where it is customary to bathe before entering the Badrinath temple.
	www.nettlinx.com /travel/pilgrimage_detail.asp?id=T3_7&state=Badrinath (930 words)

	India Outdoors (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The river flows past terraced farms of Kumaoni and Nepali villages, fresh water streams, sandy beaches, thick tropical jungles, plantations as we travel downstream through the terai belt negotiating exciting white water.
		River section today includes a Class II section, a good introduction for first timers as well as to the river in general.
		Spiti is on the northern border of Kinnaur -- the boundary being formed by the rivers Spiti and Pare Chu near the Indo-Tibetan border.
	www.indiaoutdoors.com /raftingexp.php3 (7817 words)

	Welcome to Website of Pauri Garhwal (Uttaranchal)
		The Alaknanda river, one of the major tributies of Ganga, is flowing along western border of the district
		This river has large potential for exploitation at many places like Srinagar, Baisghat, Swargashram etc. Nayyar River is the major river system within the territory of the district and is one of the major tributies of Alaknanda.
		This is the run of the river scheme in envisaging utilization of the Ganga water.
	pauri.nic.in /Nextpage152.htm (640 words)

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		Alaknanda is the main tributary of the Mighty Ganges.
		This dramatic meeting place of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers is actually the point where the name Alaknanda is first used.
	www.himalayanadventure.com /alaknanda.htm (668 words)

	THE ALAKNANDA RIVER EXPEDITION
		We check into camp, which is located on a large sandy beach on the banks of the Ganga river - briefing on Camp, its activities and the trip to follow.
		Enroute we stop at Devprayag, to se the confluence of the two rivers (the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi) which meet to form the Ganga.
		A detailed safety briefing follows with instructions on paddling commands, rapids to be encountered etc. Expedition begins with a big Grade IV rapid, "The Holy Hole", at the confluence with the Mandakini.
	www.asiasafari.com /rafting/alaknanda_river_rafting.html (551 words)

	Garhwal:Chamoli District
		It is situated on the bank of river "Alaknanda" and is at a height of 3133 mtrs.
		Badrinath is one of the " Char Dham" of Hindus and is temple of Lord Vishnu.
		It is 15 kms from Badrinath and it source of Alaknanda river from the Glacier of Bhagirath-Kharak and Satopanth glacier.
	www.himalayanhills.com /garhwal6.html (610 words)

	Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The river flows past terraced farms of Kumaoni and Nepali villages, fresh water streams, sandy beaches, thick tropical jungles, hillsides of stalactite and stalagmite formations, riverside tea stops and plantations as we travel downstream through the Terai belt negotiating exciting white water rafting.
		For the uninitiated - the River Tons is the largest tributary of the River Yamuna, and unlike the Yamuna it is teeming with life and its eternal freshness.
		In the upper reaches of the Tons river is situated the Gobind Pashu Vihar sanctuary, a high altitude preserve and is approached from the Rupin valley near Natwar.
	www.destination-outdoors.com /RiverRafting.html (1700 words)

	NVSE -- The Chipko Movement
		Wooden beds floated in the Alaknanda River; grim-faced women and men with withered cheeks, looking old beyond their years, became a common sight.
		After the 1970 Alaknanda flood, DGSM realized that it was important to save the forests because they serve as a green defense belt to protect the terrain and the people from future calamity.
		In 1975, the Alaknanda Soil Conservation Division of the Uttar Pradesh forest department undertook the task of rejuvenating the barren Himalayan slopes.
	www.wri-irg.org /nonviolence/nvse12-en.htm (2611 words)

	Hill Station Badrinath, Badrinath Hill Resorts, Badrinath Temple, Hill Resorts in Badrinath, Badrinath Hill ...
		Badrinath is located on the right bank of the river Alaknanda in the district of Chamoli in the Garhwal region of Uttaranchal.
		Alaknanda is one of the largest rivers of Garhwal and is equated with the River Ganga in holiness.
		The origin of the river Alaknanda is from the Glacier Alka Puri, which can be bvisited from this place.
	www.hillresortsinindia.com /badrinath.html (896 words)

	Jay Tours & Travels India - Badrinath Temple Yatra : : » The Abode Of Lord Vishnu - Mythological Legend - Panch Badris ...
		High temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is built in the form of a cone with a small cupola of gilt bull and spire.
		The source of Alaknanda river from the glacier snouts of Bhagirath- Kharak and Satopanth glaciers.
		The confluence of Alaknanda and Pindar rivers with temples of Uma and Karna.
	www.jaytravelindia.com /tour&travels/badrinath_yatra.html (1295 words)

	International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development - Newsletter 38 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The cause of this tragedy was the damming of the Alaknanda River at the confluence of Patalganga tributary, which brought a vast amount of debris and landslide material from eroded river terraces.
		The flash flood was caused by damming of the Bhagirathi River at the confluence of Kandaliya gad(stream), a small tributary to the river.
		The failure of the temporary dam across the Spiti River was responsible for damage to a road section, a bridge, and farm land downstream.
	www.icimod.org.np /publications/newsletter/New38/indian.htm (1105 words)

	Welcome to Website of Pauri Garhwal (Uttaranchal)
		In the Alaknanda River and its tributes, major land slides and floods have been known to occur every ten or twenty years.
		According to available information, the river Nandakini was blocked for three days in 1857 A.D. Later on, breaching of its temporary lake caused devastation in the Alaknanda valley.
		Again in September 1893, the Birahi River was blocked by a gigantic landslide and rockfall.
	www.pauri.nic.in /Nextpage154.htm (613 words)

	Kailas and Manasarovar: Tibetan Mythology
		The first river is the Senge-Khambab, the lion-mouth river, rich in the sands of diamonds, whose waters flow north and make those who drink from it brave as lions.
		The second river is the peacock-mouth river, the Mapchhu-Khambab, rich in silver sands, whose southward-flowing waters make all who drink therein lovely as peacocks.
		And the westward river is the Lanchen-Khambab, the elephant-mouth river, with sands of gold and waters that make those who drink it strong as elephants.
	www.iras.ucalgary.ca /~volk/sylvia/KailasandManasarover.htm (1375 words)

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