Through the city of Jammu, the
Tawi River flows along the left bank of the Chenub River. It is in fact, one of the major tributaries of the
River Chenub and one of the important
Rivers & Lakes of Jammu and Kashmir. Considered holy and sacred, the
Tawi River of Jammu and Kashmir has great religious and historical importance attached to it.
The River Tawi starts its flow with the melting water of Kali Kundi Glacier. The total catchment area of the
River Tawi is more than two thousand and one hundred square Kilometers. The total stretch of the river adds up to one hundred forty one Kilometers and it falls within the following districts:
The
Tawi River is the main river, which flows through Jammu and has its name attached to the inception of the city. According to historians,
King Jamboolochan saw an amazing sight on the bank of Tawi. He watched in astonishment as a goat and a lion drank water from the same place. He immediately decided to set up a town beside the river and named it Jamboo, which changed to Jammu in the course of time.
Although the Tawi enhances the beauty of Jammu, the river itself has been polluted by ill usage. The main concern now is to clean up the river and give back its original crystal clear look.
Last Updated on 8/29/2011
