Importance of rivers originating from Himalayas.
1. These rivers have enough water for the flow round the year.
2. Even during the summer, they provide water.
3. Many pilgrimage places have developed on the banks of these rivers i.e., Kedarnath, Badrinath, Haridwar, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Rishikesh etc.
4. Many types of herbs and medicines are found in the drainage area of these rives.
5. These rivers provide facilities of water transport.
6. These rivers have formed the drainage plains.