𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐔 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐈𝐑

RIVERS OF J&K

1)THE INDUS (SINDH) 

• ORIGINATES – Vicinity of Mansarovar Lake from Tibet.

• It is one of the largest rivers of Sub - continent with total length of about 2880 km out of which only 709 km length falls in India.

• Main tributries – the Jhelum, the Chenab, the Ravi, The Beas , The satluj.

• In kashmir valley, the Indus river is known as Darye – e- Sindh.

• It is known as Father of Rivers.

2) The Jhelum ( Vitesta ; Vyeth ;

hydaspes)

• Originate from – Chasma verinag Spring at Anantnag.

• Major tributaries – Nallah Lidder , Nallah Sindg , Dudhganga River.

• Its length in J&K is about 215 km

3) The Chenab (Chandra Bhaga)

• Two river – Chandra and Bhaga meet to

form “ Chandra Bhaga “

• The Chandra Bhaga after flowing through

Chamba in Himachal Pradesh enters J&K at

Padder

• From Padder, this river assumes the name

of Chenab

• Gates of Salal Dam built on Chenab River

• Tributries – The Bhut Nallah and Tawi River

4) The Tawi (Surya Putri)

• Rises from kailash Kund Spring at Soej Hills in Baderwah

• The tawi river divides Jammu into two parts

– old city and new city.

• It merges with Chenab in Pakistan.

• The length of Tawi river is 141 km.

5. The Neelum River (Kishanganga )

• Origin - kishanasar Lake

• Length is about 245 km

6) The Ravi  ( Iravati ; Purushni)

• Originates from Bara Bhangal in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh.

• Ranjit Sagar Dam is built on this river

• Length – 720 km

7) The zanskar (Janskar or Jangskar)

• Which frozen river is basically a Chadar Trek ?

Answer – Zanskar River in winter on frozen floor

• Originates from Northeast of Great Himalayas

8) Shyok River

• Originates – Rimo Glacier one of the tongues of Siachin Glacier

• Known as River of death because it has difficult Route

LAKES OF J&K

1)WULAR LAKE (Mahapadmasar)

• Largest freshwater lake in India

• It accounts for about 60% of total fish production in J&K.

• Situated in Bandipora District.

• Length - 16 km

2) Dal lake

• 2nd largest in the UT of J&k

• Different names – Lake of flowers , Jewel in the

crown of kashmir , Srinagar’s jewel

3) Mansabal lake

• Deepest freshwater lake in India.

• Located in Ganderbal District.

• It is famous for Lotus.

• Known as “ Supreme Gems of all kashmiri Lakes”

4) Gangabal lake (Harmukh Ganga)

• Situated in foothills of mount

Harmukh.

5) kausar Nag

• Known as Vishno Pad

• Lies in Pir Panjal in Kulgam.

6) 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 (Mansarovar)

• Sacred and Holy Lakes.

• About 60 km away from Jammu.

• Famous temples – Umapati Mahadev and

Narasimha Temples

7) 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞

• Located adjacent to Hari Parbat Hillock.

• Known as “ Jewel in the Ring”