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Sep 28, 2021 · Map showing the river network of South India. Detailed information on South India rivers.
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[1] Seven major rivers, along with their numerous tributaries, comprise India's river system. The largest basin system pours its waters into the Bay of Bengal; however, some rivers flow through western India and towards the east of Himachal Pradesh, emptying into the Arabian Sea.
Basin NumberRiver Basin UnitRegionDraining Into1.1Ganges (GBM)North1.2Brahmaputra (GBM)Northeast1.3Meghna/Barak (GBM)East2Other Northeast riversNortheastMyanmar, Bangladesh- Godavari River
- Krishna River
- Kaveri River Or Cauvery River
- Tungabhadra River, Karnataka
- Periyar River, Kerala
- Sharavathi River, Karnataka
- Bharathappuzha River
- Penna River
- Kabini River
- Kali River, Karnataka
Godavari River is the second longest river of India by length after the Ganga and also has one of the largest river basins in the Indian subcontinent.The river originates in Triambakeshwar near Nashik and flows through the state of Andhra Pradesh, get distributes into two rivers before getting into the Bay of Bengal by making one of the large river...
Krishna River originates from Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra and empties into the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh. The river Krishna is one of the longest rivers in Indiaand also has largest river basin area in South India. The river is one of the seven sacred rivers of India and many pilgrimage places like Mahaganpati Mandir of ...
Kaveri River or Cauvery River is the third largest river in South India after Godavari and Krishna, flow through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, Shivanasamudra Falls in Karnataka, Hogenakkal Falls of Tamil Nadu are part of the Kaveri basin and its tributaries are Bhavani River, Kabini River and Noyyal River.
Tungabhadra River of Karnataka state is formed by joining of Tunga River and Bhadra River, flows mostly through the state of Karnataka and joins the holy Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh. Hampi Temple town is located on banks of Tungabhadra riverand there are more ancient sites such as Markendeshwara Temple, Huligema Temple and Sangameswaram Temple ...
Periyar River is the longest river of Kerala, offers drinking water for several towns of the state and also for irrigation and domestic use. Major tributaries of Periyar river are Muthirapuzha river, Mullayar river, Cheruthoni river and Perinjankutti river. Periyar originates in Kerala flows entirely through the state and also joins the sea in Kera...
Sharavathi River is one of the very few west flowing rivers of India, originates and flows entirely in Karnataka. The world famous Jog Falls created by the Sharavathi river and a major attractions for tourist in Karnataka along with Linganamakki dam, Sharavati river valley wildlife sanctuary and Honnemaradu island.
Bharathappuzha River also known as Nila river is the second longest river of Kerala, after Periyar and house 11 dam reservoirs along the course. Malampuzha is the largest dam across the Bharathapuzha river and famous temples like Varahamurthy Temple and Thiruvilwamala Temple are on the bank of Nila.
Penna River rises in Nandi Hills of Karnataka and empty into the Bay of Bengal by flowing through the shadow region of Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh. The Gandikota fort, a deep gorge, a river valley and the great grand canyon of India are situated on the bank of Pennar river in Andhra Pradesh.
Kabini River originates in Kerala and one of the major tributaries of the Cauvery river, join the Kaveri in Karnataka. The kabini forest is best wildlife destination in Karnataka, part of Nagarahole National Park and home to very unique species of wild animals such as indian leopards, Gaur, elephants, tigers,dhole,sloth bear and Melanistic leopard ...
Kali River of Karnataka state flows through the Uttara Kannada district and lifeline to fishermen of Karwar, offers best tourist spot in Karnataka state as picturesque Sadashivgad fort, Kali river bridge, coast of Karwar and supports and animal life. Netravati River,Pampa River,Bhavani River and Bhavanisagar dam, Amaravati River, Vaigai River and C...
- Ganges River. Originating at Gaumukh from Gangotri glacier of the Himalayas, the river is called Bhagirathi at the source and acquires the name Ganges from Devprayag onwards where it meets the Alaknanda.
- Brahmaputra River. Running through the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in India, the Brahmaputra river crosses international boundaries to traverse neighbouring countries Bangladesh and China.
- Indus River. Birthplace to the ancient Indus valley civilisation, the Indus river holds immense historical significance. The country of India got its name from this great river.
- Godavari River. At 1,465 km long, the Godavari river is the longest river in Southern India. It is also known as ‘Dakshina Ganga’ which means “Ganges of the South”.
6 days ago · Indus River, great trans-Himalayan river of South Asia. It is one of the longest rivers in the world, with a length of some 2,000 miles (3,200 km). The earliest chronicles and hymns of peoples of ancient India, the Rigveda, composed about 1500 BCE, mention the river, which is the source of the country’s name.
South India is a peninsula in the shape of a vast inverted triangle, bounded on the west by the Arabian Sea, on the east by the Bay of Bengal and on the north by the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. The Satpura ranges define the northern spur of the Deccan plateau, one of the main geographic features of South India.
Jul 21, 2024 · The Cauvery River, also called Kaveri, is a major river in South India. It stretches 805 kilometers long and 245 kilometers wide. Known as the “Ganga of the South,” it’s the third largest river in the southern region, after the Godavari and Krishna rivers.
