🌊 Major Rivers of Jammu & Kashmir
The rivers of Jammu and Kashmir are lifelines of its agriculture, power generation, and ecology. Most of them originate from the Himalayan glaciers and are tributaries of the mighty Indus River system.
🏞️ List of Important Rivers
| River Name | Origin | Flows Through | Joins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhelum River (Vyeth) | Verinag Spring, Anantnag | Srinagar, Baramulla | Chenab River (Pakistan) |
| Chenab River | Baralacha Pass, Himachal Pradesh | Kishtwar, Doda, Reasi | Indus River |
| Tawi River | Kailash Kund Glacier, Bhaderwah | Jammu | Chenab River |
| Ravi River | Chamba (HP) | Kathua | Chenab River |
| Sindh River | Machoi Glacier, Sonamarg | Ganderbal | Jhelum River |
| Poonch River | Pir Panjal Range | Poonch, Rajouri | Jhelum River |
| Shaliganga River | Gulmarg | Budgam | Jhelum River |
💧 Interesting Fact:
The Chenab River is the most powerful river in Jammu & Kashmir, hosting major hydroelectric projects such as Baglihar, Dulhasti, and Salal.