by digistrait@gmail.com | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
The Indus river is one of the world’s largest river basins. It is also known as Sindhu. The river flows through China(Tibet region), India, and Pakistan. In Tibet, it is known as Singi Khambai or Lion’s mouth. Himalayan River Systems The Himalayan river systems...
by digistrait@gmail.com | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
The Brahmaputra means “son of Brahma.” Its source is the Chemayungdung glacier in southwestern Tibet, close to the sources of Indus and Satluj. Mariam La separates its source from the Manasarovar Lake. It passes through the depression formed by the...
by digistrait@gmail.com | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
The Yamuna River starts at the Yamunotri Glacier, located on the southwestern slopes of Banderpoonch peak in the Mussoorie range of the lower Himalayas. It flows through several states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi before merging with...
by digistrait@gmail.com | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Ganga river system spans across India, Tibet (China), Nepal, and Bangladesh. It’s the largest river basin in India and covers about one-fourth of the country’s total area. The river system passes through several Indian states and the Union Territory of...
by digistrait@gmail.com | Apr 30, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Indian River System Most rivers in India flow into the Bay of Bengal, while some flow into the Arabian Sea. Inland drainage is found in the northern parts of the Aravalli range, some parts of Ladakh, and arid regions of the Thar Desert. The three main watersheds that...
