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Where does Chenab river start and end?
Indus River
Sutlej RiverPanjnad
Chenab River/Mouths
Where does Chenab River originate?
Baralacha La Pass
Chenab River/Sources
The river is formed by the confluence of two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga, at Tandi, 8 km southwest of Keylong, in the Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The Bhaga river originates from Surya taal lake, which is situated a few kilometers west of the Bara-lacha la pass in Himachal Pradesh.
What is the old name of Chenab river?
Alternate/Ancient Names of Rivers
| Present Day Name | Alternate Name |
|---|---|
| Indus | Sindhu (Ancient name); Singi Khamban (Tibetan name) |
| Jhelum | Vitasta (Ancient name); Hydaspes(Greek name) |
| Chenab | Asikini (Ancient name); Chandrabhagha |
| Ravi | Parusni (Ancient name); Airavati |
How long is Chenab river?
597 mi
Chenab River/Length
Which dam is built on Chenab river?
Dams in Jammu and Kashmir
| # | Name | River |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baglihar Dam | CHENAB |
| 2 | Dulhasti Dam | CHENAB |
| 3 | Kishenganga Dam | KISHANGANGA |
| 4 | Nimoo Bazgo Dam | Indus |
Why Indus is called Father of rivers?
The ancient Hindu scriptures referred to Indus as the only male river god, reducing the standing of others (sexist as it seems now). Abbasin, ‘the father of Rivers’, was how it was known in the north. The Rig Veda, on more than one occasion, waxed lyrical about the river’s charm.
How many dams are in Azad Kashmir?
Azad Kashmir
| River | Dam/Reservoir | Reservoir Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|
| Jhelum River | Mangla Dam | 250 km2 (97 sq mi) |
| Neelum River | Neelum–Jhelum | N/A |