Vedic Name: Satudri | Sanskrit Name: Shatudru
Tibetan Name: Khaded (Long Chain)
Origin:
RakasTal Lake (Mansarovar Lake).
A. Entry into H.P. (Kinnaur)
Enters through Shipki Pass.
Tributaries:
- Spiti: Meets Satluj at Namgia (Khab place in Kinnaur).
- Baspa: Meets Satluj at Kharcham (Kinnaur).
- Bhabha.
B. Entry into Shimla
Enters Shimla at Chauhra.
Tributaries:
- Nogli: Meets in Shimla.
- Kullu Streams: Runs along Kullu boundary with tributaries Anni, Kurpam, Jibhi.
C. Entry into Mandi
Enters Mandi at Firnu (along Mandi-Shimla border).
Tributaries:
- Siun (from Mandi).
- Imla Bimla.
- Seer Khad (from Mandi).
D. Entry into Bilaspur
Enters Bilaspur at Mandi-Solan border at Kasol.
Tributaries:
- Ali: Originates from Shimla, flows through Solan.
- Ghambhar: Flows from Solan.
Exit: Leaves Bilaspur (and Himachal Pradesh) at Naila.
Ancient Name: Kalindi / Kalindija
Mythology: Yammi - Surya Ki Putri (Surya Tanya). Related to Lord Krishna.
Origin
Sapt Rishi Kund (Kalind Mountain - Bandarpoonch range) - Yamnotri Dham, Uttarakhand.
Stats
Total Length: 1525 km
Length in H.P.: 22 km
Catchment Area: 2320 Sq. Km.
A. Flow in Sirmaur (H.P.):
- Enters Sirmaur at Khaudar Majri.
- Confluence: Rupin (Kinnaur) + Supin (Uttarakhand) meet at Netwar place + Pabhar river (Chansal Shimla) and Andhra meet at Tons and enter Yamuna.
- Meeting at Rampur Ghat: Ashwani (Shimla) + Giri river (Shimla) meet Yamuna here.
- Other Sirmaur streams: Markanday and Bapa.
Key Facts:
- Giri River: Divides Sirmaur into two parts: Giri Aar and Giri Paar.
- Shakti Nehar: Made out of Yamuna.
- Suketi Fossil Park: Also known as Shivalik Fossil Park, located on the banks of Markanda River in Sirmaur.
Exit: Leaves H.P. at Tajewala.
Vedic Name: Asikini (Rigveda), Krishna (Atharvveda)
Sanskrit Name: Chandra Bhaga
Commonly known as: Ashiqa da dariya (Symbol of love)
Origin and Confluence:
Bhaga River
Suraj Tal Lake (West of Baralacha Pass)
Tributaries: Jhasker, Mulkila
Chandra River
Chandertal Lake (East of Baralacha Pass)
Chandrabhaga
Meet at Tandi (Lahaul & Spiti)
Origin also attributed to Baralacha Pass / Sorc Lake.
Stats
Total Length: 1200 km
Length in H.P.: 122 km
Catchment Area: 7500 Sq. km.
History of Tandi
"Tandi" comes from "Tan dehi". Legend says Dropadi and Rishi Vashishta gave their lives here. Historically noted for gold found in the river.
Vedic Name: Purushani | Sanskrit Name: Iravati
Origin
Bara Bhangal (Kangra).
Formed by Bhadhal Glacier + Tantagiri.
Stats
Total Length: 720 km
Length in H.P.: 158 km (30 in Kangra, 128 in Chamba).
Catchment Area: 5452 Sq.Km.
Tributaries:
- Budhil Khad
- Chanaid Khad
- Tundoh Khad
- Obadi Khad
- Mangla
- Sal or Saho Khad (Hol + Khidi) - meets at Balu.
Notable confluences:
- Budhil Khad: Formed by Kugti + Manimahesh at Hodsar place, meets Ravi at Khadsmukh Place.
- Siul River: The largest tributary of Ravi, meets at Chauhada. Its own tributaries include Juwans, Sanghidi, Bhidron, and Baira Khad.
Cities: Chamba is located on the banks of Ravi.
Vedic Name: Arji Kiya | Sanskrit Name: Bipasha
Origin
Rohtang Pass (Manali) or Vyas Kund.
Formed at Palcham by the meeting of Dashhar Jheel and Solang Nala.
Stats
Total Length: 460 km
Length in H.P.: 256 km
Catchment Area: 12,000 Sq.Km.
History: Beas is the river that Alexander the Great could not cross.
Culture: People living near Beas are known as Jhecha.
A. Flow in Kullu
- Parvati River: The largest tributary, meets Beas at Shamshi Point. Comes from Mantari lake. Tributaries: Tosh, Malana khad/Nala, Spin river.
- Other tributaries: Harla, Sainj, and Tirthan (meets at Larji).
B. Entry into Mandi
Enters Mandi at Bejora / Bajauara.
Tributaries:
Lunni, Kuhl, Suketi, Son.
C. Entry into Kangra
Enters Kangra at Sanghol.
Tributaries:
- Binwar
- Banganga
- Baner
- Gag
- Neungal
- Kunah Khad (from Hamirpur)
- Man Khad
- Chakki River (near Punjab border)
Locations and Exit:
Cities: Manali, Mandi, Kullu, Pandoh, Nadon, Dehra Gopipur.
Exit Point: Leaves Kangra (H.P.) at Mirthal.