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List of rivers of Bhutan

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This is a list of rivers in Bhutan. All rivers in Bhutan ultimately drain to the Brahmaputra River in India.

Western Bhutan

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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

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Manas River[2]
Mangde Chhu or Tongsa [2][3]
Bumthang River or Murchangphy Chhu [2]
Drangme Chhu (sometimes considered part of the Manas River)
Kuru Chhu or Lhobrak[2]
Kulong Chhu[2]
Womina Chhu[4]
Tawang Chhu or Gamri[1]
Pagladiya River[5]
Puthimari Nadi[5]
Dhansiri Nadi[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Tibet Handbook. Footprint Handbooks. 1999. p. 872. ISBN 9781900949330. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
  2. 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 "Physiological Survey". River System of Bhutan. FAO Corporate Document Repository. Retrieved 2010-05-09.
  3. "Rivers and Lakes". Retrieved 2010-05-09.
  4. "Assessment Report, Department of Energy of Bhutan" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-06. Retrieved 2012-04-04.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "Geonet Names Server". National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 2020-04-10. Retrieved 2010-05-10.