River Ganga or Ganges
In this picture, you see River Ganga flowing in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is a place at the foothill of Himalayas mountain. Rishikesh is a.k.a. "Gateway to the Himalayas". Himalayas is the source of the River Ganga. This trip requires some amount of treking. I am so happy that my friend Thamil Nangai accompanied me. Forgot to mention that this river is 2510 km long!
Neckar River
The Neckar is a 367 km long river in Germany, a major right tributary of the River Rhine, which it joins at Mannheim. Neckar river passes through Tübingen, Nürtingen, Esslingen, Stuttgart and Heidelberg. This picture was taken in Heidelberg, the place which is often described as the “Romantic City”. I spent three years in this beautiful city.
Charles River
In this picture, you see the beautiful Charles River flowing in the Boston city. It serves as an entertainment for the Harvard and MIT people. In winter, it freezes giving a different kind of beauty.
Charles River-frozen
River Cam
The Cam connects Cambridge with the North Sea at King's Lynn, a total distance of about 64 km. Cam river is a large recreational source for the students at Cambridge, students & visitors enjoy punting. This picture shows the north view of the river from the King's college bridge.
Vltava River
The Vltava is the longest river in the Czech Republic. It is 430 km long. Prague, the capital of Czech Republic is situated on this river. Nicknames for Prague include "city of a hundred spires" and "the golden city".
Amstel River
This is the Amstel river in the Netherlands which runs through the city of Amsterdam. It is 31 km long.
Estuary
In this picture, you see the estuary, the place where the river meets the sea. There is a village by this estuary called Thenkaipatinam (the place which is covered with coconut trees) in Tamil Nadu, India. You can also see small boys actively involved in fishing.
Monday, February 11, 2008
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