Before you set off

A River of Many Stories

From the majestic Himalayas, where snow-covered peaks touch the skies, the great Ganges River begins its journey. Flowing from the mountain regions near Nepal and northern India, its waters travel through valleys, plains, crowded cities, and rural villages before finally reaching the sea and beyond.

Illustrated map of the journey of the Ganges River from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, with the cities of each day marked — Tap the map to see it larger.

Use this guide to:

Discover — Who lives here and what is this place like?
Remember — What does God’s Word say?
Pray — What can we ask God to do?
Respond — What can I draw, write, solve, find, or do today?

The journey, day by day

Day 1
The Source in the Himalayas
Mount Kailash, Kathmandu
Monday, November 2
Day 2
Through the Mountain Valleys
Haridwar and Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Tuesday, November 3
Day 3
Into the Plains
Ayodhya and Allahabad/Prayagraj
Wednesday, November 4
Day 4
Through the Crowded Cities
Varanasi
Thursday, November 5
Day 5
Among the Rural Villages
Patna and Kolkata
Friday, November 6
Day 6
Flowing to the Delta
Communities Around the World
Saturday, November 7
Day 7
The River Reaches the Sea
Sunday, November 8