Himalayan Rivers
Nature of flow Perennial as dependent Seasonal dependent on rainfall as well as snow melt rainfall alone
Catchment areaVery large basins
ErosionDeep valleys and gorges in the Himalaya due to intensive erosion
Nature of the course Meandering course and shifting beds in the Great plains
Other featuresV-shaped valleys, high waterfalls and huge delta.
Penisular Rivers
Nature of flowSeasonal dependent on rainfall alone
Catchment area Erosion Shallow graded valleys with little erosion
Nature of the course Straight and linear course.
Other features Shallow valleys, small waterfalls, delta and estuaries.
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