ganges river valley (india and bangladesh)

Watercolor paintings reveal the pageantry of the Hindu pilgrimage to the sacred Ganges River in the town of Benares, India.

Journey down India's longest river, the Ganges, in this thrilling, informative adventure. Travel through the Himalayan Mountains to the Indian Ocean as you learn about the seasons and the land, as well as the people and culture of India.

Traces the course of this famous river in India and describes its physical features, history, and importance.

Explores the facts about the Ganges, a river sacred to Hindus. Flowing through one of the most densely populated areas in the world, its banks are also the site of shrines, temples, and holy cities, including Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

Explores the history and course of the Ganges, examining the surrounding land and cities and the river's influence on the history and civilization of India and Bangladesh.

Presents a discussion of the settlements along the Ganges River, the longest river in the Indian subcontinent, including information on Allahabad, Varanasi, Patna, Delhi, and others.

Discusses the source, course, and tributaries of the Ganges River, its spiritual significance, its use for agriculture and industry, and its problems with pollution.

Watercolor paintings reveal the pageantry of the Hindu's pilgrimage to the sacred Ganges River in the town of Benares, India.