The Ganges River: From its holy source, deep in the Himalayas to the vast and tangled delta of the Sundarban forest and to the deep, blue sea beyond it flows through the heart of the nation. It carries with it precious nutrients and it irrigates some of the most fertile land in Asia. But beyond the cities and sound of the temple bells there are secrets to discover in the wildest reaches of the river. Hidden beaches become a safe haven for tens of thousands of turtle hatchlings. Mysterious swamps are home to the feisty mudskippers and families of otters enjoy a bit of fun in the flowing waters.
The Ganges River: From its holy source, deep in the Himalayas to the vast and tangled delta of the Sundarban forest and to the deep, blue sea beyond it flows through the heart of the nation. It carries with it precious nutrients and it irrigates some of the most fertile land in Asia. But beyond the cities and sound of the temple bells there are secrets to discover in the wildest reaches of the river. Hidden beaches become a safe haven for tens of thousands of turtle hatchlings. Mysterious swamps are home to the feisty mudskippers and families of otters enjoy a bit of fun in the flowing waters.
General Note
Originally released by BBC Worldwide Learning, 2015.
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 14, 2018.
Content Note
River Otters (3:13); --Himalayas (4:09); -- Himalayan Foothills (4:37); -- Chambal River (5:32); -- Holy Waters and Commerce (3:28); -- Dry and Wet Seasons (4:28); -- Meghalaya, India (3:11); -- Brahmaputra River (3:59); -- River Delta and Sundarbans Forest (3:44); -- Delta Flora and Fauna (3:39); -- Ganges Meets the Sea (3:06); -- Support from Nature (4:37); -- Credits: Land of River (0:31); .
