List of 25 prominent rivers in Jammu and Kashmir, India:-
### 1. **Jhelum River**
- **Origin:** Verinag Spring in Anantnag
- **Length:** 725 km
- **Details:** Flows through the Vale of Kashmir and Srinagar, it’s known for its historical and cultural significance.
### 2. **Chenab River**
- **Origin:** Baralacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh
- **Length:** 960 km
- **Details:** Formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers, it flows through the Jammu region and is known for its hydroelectric projects.
### 3. **Indus River**
- **Origin:** Tibet, near Lake Mansarovar
- **Length:** 3,180 km
- **Details:** Flows through the Ladakh region, vital for the arid landscape and supports agriculture in Leh.
### 4. **Tawi River**
- **Origin:** Kailash Kund Glacier in the Bhadarwah region
- **Length:** 141 km
- **Details:** Passes through Jammu city, often referred to as the lifeline of Jammu.
### 5. **Ravi River**
- **Origin:** Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh
- **Length:** 720 km
- **Details:** It marks part of the international border between India and Pakistan, and supports agriculture in the Jammu region.
### 6. **Shyok River**
- **Origin:** Rimo Glacier
- **Length:** 550 km
- **Details:** A tributary of the Indus River, it flows through the Nubra Valley in Ladakh.
### 7. **Suru River**
- **Origin:** Panzella Glacier
- **Length:** 185 km
- **Details:** Flows through Kargil, contributing significantly to the region's agriculture.
### 8. **Dras River**
- **Origin:** Machoi Glacier
- **Length:** 86 km
- **Details:** Joins the Suru River and flows through the coldest inhabited place in India, Dras.
### 9. **Nubra River**
- **Origin:** Siachen Glacier
- **Length:** 78 km
- **Details:** Flows through the Nubra Valley and is famous for the Diskit Monastery on its banks.
### 10. **Zanskar River**
- **Origin:** Confluence of the Doda and Tsarap Chu rivers
- **Length:** 315 km
- **Details:** Known for the famous Chadar Trek in winter, when the river freezes.
### 11. **Sind River**
- **Origin:** Machoi Glacier
- **Length:** 108 km
- **Details:** Flows through the Ganderbal district and is an important tributary of the Jhelum.
### 12. **Lidder River**
- **Origin:** Kolahoi Glacier
- **Length:** 73 km
- **Details:** Passes through the scenic town of Pahalgam, popular for rafting and fishing.
### 13. **Rambira River**
- **Origin:** Tangmarg
- **Length:** 55 km
- **Details:** Joins the Jhelum River, flowing through Baramulla district.
### 14. **Veshaw River**
- **Origin:** Kausar Nag
- **Length:** 45 km
- **Details:** Flows through Kulgam district, joining the Jhelum River.
### 15. **Ferozepur Nallah**
- **Origin:** Near Gulmarg
- **Length:** 40 km
- **Details:** A tributary of the Jhelum, known for its trout fishing.
### 16. **Rembiara River**
- **Origin:** Pir Panjal Range
- **Length:** 60 km
- **Details:** Flows through Shopian district, merging with the Jhelum River.
### 17. **Doodh Ganga**
- **Origin:** Pir Panjal Range
- **Length:** 47 km
- **Details:** Flows through Budgam district and is known for its milky waters.
### 18. **Tsarap River**
- **Origin:** Zanskar Range
- **Length:** 182 km
- **Details:** A major tributary of the Zanskar River, flows through remote areas of Ladakh.
### 19. **Suru River**
- **Origin:** Nun Kun glaciers
- **Length:** 185 km
- **Details:** Joins the Indus River, flows through Suru Valley in Kargil.
### 20. **Markha River**
- **Origin:** Markha Valley
- **Length:** 75 km
- **Details:** Tributary of the Zanskar River, popular trekking route in Ladakh.
### 21. **Manasbal Lake River**
- **Origin:** Manasbal Lake
- **Length:** 8 km
- **Details:** Short river flowing into the Jhelum, surrounded by lush green landscapes.
### 22. **Rambiara River**
- **Origin:** Pir Panjal Range
- **Length:** 60 km
- **Details:** Passes through Pulwama and Shopian districts.
### 23. **Noor River**
- **Origin:** Anantnag district
- **Length:** 30 km
- **Details:** Flows through Pulwama, known for its scenic beauty.
### 24. **Hapat Khad**
- **Origin:** Banihal Pass
- **Length:** 35 km
- **Details:** Flows into Chenab River, important for the Ramban district.
### 25. **Sang-e-Safed Nallah**
- **Origin:** Pir Panjal Range
- **Length:** 50 km
- **Details:** Joins the Jhelum, flows through scenic valleys.
These rivers are vital for the ecology, economy, and culture of Jammu and Kashmir, supporting agriculture, hydroelectric power generation, and providing water resources for the region.
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