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The Ravi River, a transboundary river of India and Pakistan, is an integral part of the Indus River Basin and forms the headwaters of the Indus basin. The waters of the Ravi River drain into the Arabian Sea (Indian Ocean) through the Indus River in Pakistan.
Ravi River, in northwestern India and northeastern Pakistan, one of the five tributaries of the Indus River that give the Punjab (meaning ‘Five Rivers’) its name. It rises in the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh state, India, and flows west into Pakistan before emptying into the Chenab River.
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Feb 4, 2024 · The Ravi River is one of the five major rivers of the Punjab region in South Asia and holds significant historical, cultural, and ecological importance.
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Apr 8, 2024 · Originates in the Lahul range of hills in the Himalayas. The total length of 720 km. Covers an area of around 14442 sq. km. Major tributaries include the Budhil, Nai (Dhona), Seul, Seva, and Tant Gari rivers. Flows through diverse terrains, from the Himalayan foothills to fertile plains.
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Mar 13, 2020 · Ravi River is 720 km in length and flows through Northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. Ravi River Map showing its course covering major cities.
The River Ravi is a transboundary river crossing northwest India and Pakistan. It is one of the five rivers linked with the Punjab region. The Ravi River and other rivers were assigned to India under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960.
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It originates in the Himalayas in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh following a north-westerly course. It turns to the south-west, near Dalhousie, and then cuts a gorge in the Dhaola Dhar range entering the Punjab plain near Madhopur.
