The Alaknanda

Seen as the real source of the Ganges, it offers some great creeking from either Pipalkoti (IV) or Chamoli (IV+). Some longer, flat stretches (III) will give u some rest before u reach the confluence in Devprayag. 

While on your journey on the Alakananda, it is great to drive up the side creeks like the Pindar (III-IV), Nandakini (IV+) and Mandakini (IV+-VI)