The suitable period for river running depends on the adequacy of water
volume. Thus September-November and March-April-May are most appropriate.
Most of the river established river camps near the on the Ganges above
Rishikesh operate from the end of September to mid-December, and from
mid-February until late April. Tour operators even arrange rafting
excursions varying in length from one-day runs to extended camping-rafting
expeditions, but advanced booking is required.
Surrounded by most of the Uttaranchal Himalayan peaks like Kedarnath, Mana, Meru, Sudarshan etc. Ganges originates from its mouth
Gomukh.
Nandadevi Situated at the base of Nandadevi peak and divided into two parts viz South and
North by Nandadevi massif.
Trisul At the base of Trisul peak.
Rishi Situated adjacent to both Nandadevi glacier and thus called South Rishi and North
Rishi Glacier.
Sailsamudra
Pindari One of the most easily accessible of all Himalayan Glaciers in which snow is
precipitated from Nandadevi and other surrounding peaks
Lilam, Milam, Ralam, Kafni and Sundardhunga Are other Glaciers on the base of snow clad
peaks and lot of small rivulets and brooks originates from these glaciers. Munsyari and
Joshimath are the base points for these Glaciers.
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