Rivers, Waterfalls & Scenic Beauty

Major Rivers of Uttar Pradesh

. Ganga (Ganges River)

• Length in UP: Approx. 1,140 km.
• Origin: Gangotri Glacier, Uttarakhand.
• Enters UP: At Bijnor.
• Important cities along Ganga:
  • Haridwar (just before UP)
  • Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Ballia.
• Religious Significance: Considered the holiest river by Hindus. Major rituals, aartis, and festivals like Ganga Dussehra and Dev Deepawali are celebrated.
• Projects: Namami Gange Program (cleaning & conservation initiative).