Thread by @sidagarwal

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Looking at rivers while walking across North Bengal on the
@outofedenwalk trail with @PaulSalopek.

Part 3 of 3 articles published with @Indian_Rivers, sharing what becomes visible at walking pace. Please read/RT.

#EdenWalk #Rivers
sandrp.in/2020/11/10/riv… (1/9)

This map gives you a glimpse of the very dense drainage network in the region. Rivers don't care for "International boundaries", and make a stronger case for transboundary co-operation.

Lots of these rivers are heavily mined though. #EdenWalk #Rivers #India (2/9)

Large scale river bed mining and brick making operations are rampant all along this region in North Bengal.

Between these mining operations, railway lines and tea gardens, there are so many stories of people and wildlife - not all are pleasant. #EdenWalk #Rivers #India (3/9)

We did spend many peaceful moments along some of these rivers. For example - this gentle sunset view right after we had crossed the Diana River.

A few minutes after crossing this stream, we came across even more boulder & gravel mining on the river. #EdenWalk #Rivers (4/9)

There's also this short video that I made. A glimpse into what it felt like walking across this region and meeting these rivers. Do take a look, send me feedback on what you think. #Rivers #Bengal #EdenWalk #India (5/9)

Here's the thread with links to Part 1 - of the walk between Gwalior and Allahabad. Videos and maps included! #EdenWalk #Rivers #India (6/9)

https://twitter.com/sidagarwal/status/1283432838780485634?s=20

Here's the thread with links to Part 2 - capturing visuals and stories from the walk in Bihar, between Bodh Gaya and Purnea. Videos and maps included! #EdenWalk #Rivers #India (7/9)

https://twitter.com/sidagarwal/status/1304286353123811329?s=20

I'd like to introduce to you to @veditum, focussed at long term documentation of stories of environment & people (interventions where possible)

We've undertaken walking journeys along rivers, & also run a fellowship program with @outofedenwalk. See: veditum.org (8/9)

All the India stories by @PaulSalopek from the @outofedenwalk trail are contained within chapter 5 of the walk. Access these at the link below.

From the Karakoram to the Irrawady, a chain of stories as wide as the Himalayas. Thanks for reading! (9/9)
nationalgeographic.org/projects/out-o…