Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Rivers of Bhutan

Western Bhutan


Jaldhaka River or Di Chu [1]

Amo Chhu or Torsa [2]

Wong Chhu or Raidak [2]

Ha Chhu[2]

Paro Chhu[2]

Thimphu Chhu[1]

Mo Chhu or Sankosh River[2]

Pho Chhu[2]

Tang Chuu.[2]

Eastern Bhutan

Manas River[2]

Mangde Chhu or Tongsa [2][3]

Bumthang River or Murchangphy Chhu [2]

Drangme Chhu [4] (sometimes considered part of the Manas River)

Kuru Chhu or Lhobrak[2]

Kulong Chhu[2]

Womina Chhu[5]

Tawang Chhu or Gamri[1]

Pagladiya River[6]

Puthimari Nadi[6]

Dhansiri Nadi[1] References



1. a b c d Tibet Handbook. Footprint Handbooks. p. 872. Retrieved 2010-05-10.

2.  a b c d e f g h i j k l "Physiological Survey". River System of Bhutan. FAO Corporate Document Repository. Retrieved 2010-05-09.

3."Rivers and Lakes". Retrieved 2010-05-09.

4.  "Potential Development Challenges in the Rivers of Bhutan". Retrieved 2010-05-09.[dead link]

5. Assessment Report, Department of Energy of Bhutan

6. a b "Geonet Names Server". National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2010-05-10