From where does the Ganga originate and name the tributaries of Ganga River
1. Bhagirathi is the headwater of Ganga which is fed by the Gangotri Glacier. It is joined by the Alknanda at Deveprayag in Uttaranchal.
2. The Ganga emerges from mountains on to the plains at Haridwar.
3. The Ganga is joined by many tributaries from Himalayas including major rivers such as the Yamuna, the Kosi, the Ghaghara and Gandak.
4. The Chambal, the Betwa and the Son are the main tributaries coming from the peninsular uplands
