Chenab River

One of the most important Indian rivers, the Chenab River is formed as the result of conflux of the rivers - Chandra and Bhaga. The rivers meet at Tandi in the lap of Upper Himalayas. The Chenab River also called as the Chandrabhaga in its initial stages.

Although it commences its journey from Himachal Pradesh, it has become on of the major Rivers & Lakes of Jammu and Kashmir. It also enters the state of Punjab. The Chenab River meets several other rivers at different places. These rivers are: -

Jhelum

Ravi

Sutlej

Beas The Chenab River of Jammu - Kashmir not only has geographical importance but has a great historical value attached to it. It was known as the Ashkini in the Vedic Age. It was also known as the Iskamati. The invading Greeks led by Alexander the Great referred it as the River Acesines.

Some of the greatest mythological stories and epics have mentions of the ancient Ravi River. The river plays an important part in Heer Ranjha and Sohni Mahiwal - two of the eternal Indian love stories.

After leaving the Kulu and Kangra Districts of Himachal behind, the Chenab River enters the state of Jammu and Kashmir at Tandi at an altitude of 9,090 feet. The river gains momentum on the way with contributions from numerous branches.