Chandra
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Overview
The Chandra rises in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, and joins the Bhaga at Tandi to form the Chenab, the largest of the Punjab rivers.
It rises near the Baralacha La pass, close to Chandra Taal lake, and flows around the Lahaul region.
It joins the Bhaga at Tandi near Keylong to form the Chandrabhaga, which becomes the Chenab.
The Atal Tunnel under Rohtang opens into the Chandra valley at Sissu.
The river is fed by glaciers.
The valley is cold and dry.
It is part of the Chenab basin.
Lahaul is a tribal area.
Geography and key facts
- Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh
- Meets the Bhaga at Tandi
- Forms the Chenab
- Rises near Baralacha La
- Joins Bhaga at Tandi
- Atal Tunnel opens into its valley
Why it matters for UPSC
The Chenab's headstreams are a common map question.
Note for UPSC
Headstream of the Chenab in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh.
Prelims asks about tributaries, the states a river flows through, its basin and the projects on it, so trace the course on the map.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Chandra yet.
Key facts
- Type
- River
- State / UT
- Himachal Pradesh
- River system
- Himalayan
- Basin
- Indus
- Extent on map
- 32.3°–32.7°N, 77.0°–77.6°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
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