The Son Originating from Amarkantak plateau, it flows to the north and meets the Kashmir range which diverts its course towards the north-east. It flows for 780 km before joining the Ganga near Ramnagar. It drains an area of 71,900 sq km. Its tributaries mostly join it on its right bank.
The Ram Ganga Rising in the Kumaon Himalayas and flowing into the Ganga plain near Kalagarh, the Ram Ganga runs for 690 km before pouring itself into the Ganga near Kannauj. Some 32,000 sq km of area is drained by this river.
The Sarda Also called the Chauka and Kali, it begins in the Great Himalaya and joins the right bank of the Ghaghra near Bahramghat. Flowing along the borders of India and Nepal, it levels the Himalaya at Baramdeo.
The Ghaghra Originating from east of Gangotri, it has a course of 1,080 km. More than half of the 127,500 sq. km. drained by it falls in Nepal territory. It abounds in silt and so is forced to shift its course often.
The Gandak Rising near the Nepal-China border at a height of 7,600 m in the central Himalaya, the Gandak enters Bihar in Champaran district, turns south-east and meets Ganga on its left at Sonpur. Even the Gandak often changes course. It runs for 425 km and drains 48,500 sq km of area. 9,540 sq km of this area is in India.
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