Top 10 longest rivers of India

India is also known as the land of rivers because numerous numbers of rivers flow across the country. The river in India is divided into many two parts Himalayan River and the peninsular river. Here are the top 10 longest rivers of India.

Ganga

Ganga is the longest river in India. It is the most Sacred river. Its length is 2525 km. It is originated from the Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand and it starts at the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers in Devprayag, Uttarakhand. It has 140 fish species,90 land, and water proficient species, reptiles, etc. It is the largest river in India. The state it covers is Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. The largest part of Ganga last in Bangladesh and converges into the Bay of Bengal.The primary tributary of Ganga or Yamuna, Son, Gomti, Ghaghara, Gandak, and Koshi.

Godavari River

The Godavari is the second-longest river in India. Its length is 1464 km. It begins from Trimbakeshwar, Nasik in Maharashtra, and traverses via Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, and lastly meet in the Bay of Bengal. The tribute of the river includes Purna, Pranhita, Indravati, and Sabari River. Some places from where the river passes are Nashik, Nanded, and Rajahmundry.

Yamuna River

The Yamuna is also called Jamuna. It is originated from the Yamunotri glacier at the Banderpoonch peak in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is the longest tributary of the River Ganges. The state through which it passes is Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The river does not fall in the sea. The tributes of the river are Hindon, Sharda, Giri, Rishiganga, Hanuman Ganga, Sasur, Chambal, Betwa, Ken, Sindh, and Tons.

Narmada River

Narmada River is the longest river in India. its length is 1312 Km. It is also called Rewa. The river is originated from Amarkantak. It is also known as the Life Line of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat and has a huge contribution to the state of Madhya Pradesh and Gujrat. Its contrast with all the river flowing in East direction of the country. It is considered one of the holiest water bodies. The main contribution of the state Is Madhya Pradesh and Gujrat.

Krishna River

Krishna River is another longest river in India. Its length is 1300 km. It is the fourth-longest river in India. It covers a length of 1290 km. It originates from Mahabaleshwar and then enters the Bay of Bengal. The main tribute of the river is Panchganga, Dudhaganga, Ghataprabha, Tungabhadra, and the city by Sangli and Vijayawada.The river follow Ganga, Godavari and bhramaputra.It arises from the state of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

Indus River

Indus river is another longest river in India. Its length is 3180 kilometers. The name of India is related to the Indus. Which river is originated from Mansarovar lake and cross Ladakh, Gilgit and Baltistan. At last, the river enters Pakistan. The Indus is also known for the oldest civilizations i.e. the Indus valley civilization. The main contributions are Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Beas, Soan, Jansker, etc. The main cities which are located near the river are Leh and Skardu. It covers a distance of 1114 km.

Brahmaputra River

Brahmaputra river is another longest river in India. Its length is 2900km. It is a second river that originated from the Mansarovar range. The river is originated from and glacier. It is also called the Yarlung Tsangpo river in China. At last, the river enters Arunachal Pradesh. Kaziranga National Park is located on the bank of the Brahmaputra River. The total length in India is 916 kilometers.

Mahanadi River

Mahanadi river is one of the longest rivers of India. It is originated in the Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. It was also called the distance of Odisha because it was famous for its flood for written history. The major contribution of this river is mand, Ib, Hasdeo, Ong, Parry river, Jonk, Telen, Seonath, etc. The river is 890 km long.

Kaveri river

Kaveri river is the longest river in India. It arises from Brahma Giri hill of Western Ghat in Karnataka and covers places like Tamil Nadu and eastern ghats. The Kaveri river is celebrated for Sanctity and Scenery. It is also important for irrigation Canal projects. It is 800 km long.
The river break into many distributaries forming a wide delta called the garden of Southern India before entering Tamil Nadu and the Bay of Bengal.

Tapti River

Tapti River is the longest river in India. It is one of the three rivers which is originated in peninsular India. The river rises in Betul district and gets completed into the Arabian sea. It covers a state like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. The tributaries of the Tapi river are Purna river, Girna River,Gomai,Panzara,Pedhi and Arna.