Parvati (Himachal)
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Overview
The Parvati flows through the Parvati valley in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, to join the Beas. Manikaran, known for its hot springs, lies on it.
It rises from the Man Talai glacier and flows through Kullu district to join the Beas at Bhuntar.
Manikaran, on its bank, is known for hot springs and a gurdwara.
The Parbati hydro project has been built in stages in the valley.
The Parvati valley is known for trekking routes like Pin Parvati pass.
The Kheerganga hot springs are on the trail.
The river joins the Beas in the Kullu valley.
Hydropower projects have changed the river's flow.
Geography and key facts
- Beas tributary
- Kullu
- Manikaran
- Joins Beas at Bhuntar
- Manikaran hot springs
- Parbati hydro project
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on Himachal rivers.
Note for UPSC
A Beas tributary through the Parvati valley (Kullu); Manikaran lies on it.
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 Parvati (Himachal) yet.
Key facts
- Type
- River
- State / UT
- Himachal Pradesh
- River system
- Himalayan
- Basin
- Indus
- Extent on map
- 31.8°–32.0°N, 77.1°–77.8°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
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