The Himalayan Rivers
Posted by The Project Person
Many of the world's major rivers come right from the Himalayas themselves. These waters are considered to give the already beautiful scenes of the mountain range a whole new level of beauty. The rivers include, but are definitely not limited to:
The Ganges- This river is considered to be one of the holiest in the world. It begins in the Himalayas in the northern part of India's biggest state, Uttar Pradesh.
Indus- It is said that if you drink the waters of this river, you shall become as heroic as a lion. It starts near Mansarovar Lake, located in the Tibetan Plateau.
Brahmaputra- This river originates from the Himalayan mountain Kailash, and rumor has it that once you drink its cold waters, you will be sturdy as a horse.
Spiti- This river comes from the 16,000 foot high Kunzum Pass.
Jhelum- This river originates from the spring of Verinag.