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  Beas River in Himachal
This river is a tributary of the Beas river in the Mandi area of Kullu district.
This river is a tributary of the Beas river in the Kangra valley.
It is a tributary of the Beas river.
www.himachalpradesh.us /geography/himachal_river_beas.php   (1409 words)

  
  Beas River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The river was also known as Arjiki or Vipas to the ancient Indians and the Hyphasis to the Ancient Greeks.
The river begins at the Rohtang Pass in the state of Himachal Pradesh, and merges with the Sutlej in Punjab, India.
The waters of the Beas and Sutlej rivers are allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beas_River   (179 words)

  
 Himalayan River,Rivers in Himalaya Mountains,Rivers of Himalayas,Jhelum River in Himalaya
Himalayan River,Rivers in Himalaya Mountains,Rivers of Himalayas,Jhelum River in Himalaya
At the Pandoh, in Mandi district, the waters of the Beas have been diverted to the Sutlej through 53-km of tunnel, with the Pong Dam constructed on the Beas, for the purpose of increasing the hydroelectric power supply.
River Chenab is sometimes called the Chandra Bhaga because it is composed of two streams rise close to the Baralacha Pass and, by flowing in opposite directions, put a girdle around a vast tract of Lahaul till, at Tandi, they unite to form a master stream of great size and volume.
www.travel-himalayas.com /rivers-himalayas/ravi-jhelum-beas-sutlej-chenab-river.html   (1553 words)

  
 Beas on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
BEAS [Beas], river, 250 mi (402 km) long, rising in the Himalayas and flowing generally SW through the fertile Kulu Valley of Himachal Pradesh and the Shiwalik Range to join the Sutlej River, S of Amritsar, N India.
One of the "five rivers" of the Punjab, the Beas marked the eastern limit of Alexander the Great's invasion of India in 326 BC Author not available, BEAS.
Daniela Beas Magdaleno: Recibe a Cristo en su corazon.(Sociales)
www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/Beas.asp   (224 words)

  
 Indus River - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Indus (सिन्‍धु नदी;) (known as Sindhu to Indians and in Sanskrit, as Sinthos in Greek, and Sindus in Latin) is the principal river of Pakistan.
The river originates in Tibet, flowing from the Himalayas in a north-westerly direction through Kashmir, and then turning south for nearly the entire length of Pakistan.
The remainder of its route to the sea is in plains of the Punjab and Sind, and the river becomes slow-flowing and highly braided.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Sindhu   (529 words)

  
 Indus River -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Civilization was extended from Balochistan to Gujarat, with an upward reach to the Punjab from east of River Jhelum to Rupar on the upper Sutlej.
The population of fishes in the river is moderate, with Sukkur, Thatta and Kotri being the major fishing centres - all in the lower Sindh course.
The river is also sacred for Hindus in both India and Pakistan, and India's control of the river in its Kashmir course has created conflict for the use of the river's resources between the two nations.
psychcentral.com /psypsych/Indus_River   (2522 words)

  
 FISH AND FISHERIES AT HIGHER ALTITUDES: ASIA - TECHNICAL PAPER NO. 385
As a result of a study of eleven rivers in the northwestern Himalayas, Sehgal (1988) showed that a gradual increase in water temperature and pH corresponds to a decrease in dissolved oxygen, decline in the density of nymphs of mayflies and stoneflies, but in an increase in larval and adult aquatic beetles.
In the River Gola during 1988-89 the CPUE from 50 castings with a standard net (mesh 2.5 cm knot to knot) in one kilometre stream length ranged from 80 to 610 g/man/hour.
A dam on the Beas resulted in a reduction in the proportion of mahseers and schizothoracines in the winter catches between Mandi and Nadaun, from 10.2-13.5% in 1964 to 1.0-0.5% in 1985-87.
www.fao.org /DOCREP/003/X2614E/x2614e04.htm   (6985 words)

  
 The Hindu : 'Haryana has legitimate share in Ravi-Beas waters'
He elaborated by saying that river basin comprises areas from where water flows or water is used or is usable.
At some stage, the river Satluj used to flow where the Ghaggar is flowing nowadays.
He said that the views being expressed that the Ravi Beas waters belonged to Punjab only were baseless as these waters belonged to all the States of the Indus Basin.
www.hindu.com /2004/02/09/stories/2004020907700500.htm   (391 words)

  
 Mountain Safari Tours,Adventure Mountain Safari India,Adventure Mountain Safaris
The second leg involves white water river rafting tours in Himachal Pradesh on Beas River and the third final leg involves bicycling over Jalori Pass to Shimla.
Beas Kund trek is one of the most popular and beautiful treks in Kullu Valley.
River Beas, in Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, is a haven for extreme kayakers and beginner rafters alike.
www.adventuretoursindia.com /mountain-safari.html   (1299 words)

  
 India -- M.C. Mehta v. Kamal Nath, WP 182/1996 (1996.12.13) (Beas River Case)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The rooms are nowhere near the river - the distance between the cluster of rooms and the beginning of the river basin is about 10 metres - actually the river is another 30 metres therefrom.
Once the river bed and the washed away area was filled, the choice before us was either to put soil on it and grow grass and trees to secure it or let it remain unsecured and aesthetically displeasing.
The right bank of River Beas where the Motel is located mostly comes under forest, the left bank consists of plateaus, having steep bank facing the river, where fruit orchards and cereal cultivation are predominant.
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 Reservoir fisheries of India
All the rivers are snow-fed and hence perennial.
The river Sutlej, originating from Mansarovar lake on the Tibetan plateau at an elevation of 4572 m, flows in a southwest direction, cutting 915 m deep through the plateau and later entering India after traversing a distance of 320 km in Tibet.
The Beas and its principal tributaries being snowmelt or glacier fed, are perennial, but the flow rate in the river fluctuates widely during the course of the year.
www.fao.org /DOCREP/003/V5930E/V5930E13.htm   (5511 words)

  
 indiayogi.com - Ashrams - Radhasoami Ashram - india, indian, ashrams, yoga institutes, meditation centers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The MSS Charitable hospital is a vast complex near the Dera, at Beas, on the Grant Trunk Road between Amritsar and Jallandhar.
Beas is mid-way between Jallandhar (35 kms) and Amritsar (40 kms), in the Indian state of Punjab, so it is convenient to reach the ashram from either city.
Beas is well connected by road to all parts of the country.
www.indiayogi.com /content/ashrams/radhasoami/main.asp   (2013 words)

  
 The Tribune - Windows - Featured story
Before proceeding on a weeklong trek along the Beas river starting from Manali, I had never imagined that I would be exposed to such awesome landscape.
As the night progressed, the chill worsened and we slept to the gentle roar of the river.
The small Beas Kund (pool) is fed by glaciers.However, the sprawling valley goes on to prove that once there might have been a huge lake there.
www.tribuneindia.com /2000/20000108/windows/main4.htm   (1549 words)

  
 Kullu Manali in Himachal Pradesh, gateway to the Himalayas.
With the majestic grandeur of the Himalayas on one side, river Beas cutting across the town, verdant valleys with rolling meadows and grazing herds dotting the hillsides, apple orchards and the folk music adding romance to the ambience and presenting a wondrous canvas to the traveller.
The village itself is perched on a steep hillside across the river Beas.
River Beas is said to abound with trout and salmon.
www.caravantraveltalk.com /kullu-manali.htm   (1295 words)

  
 Rafting in Rishikesh,River Rafting in Beas,River Rafting in Satluj,Rafting in Ganges,Haridwaar Rafting,Shivpuri Rafting,
River rafting is being conducted in Ganges and our famous spots are Rishikesh and Haridwaar.
river rafting in Beas is being managed near Pong Damn (Please do not try to take snaps of damn-this is strcitly prohibted) and our camping place in between Kullu and Manali.
We are currently in process of finalising spot for camping, and continued testing of river current and other techincal know- how is being finalised.
www.himadventures.net /himalayas/riverrafting/riverraft.htm   (178 words)

  
 Sarasvati River: History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Sarasvati River Basin is adorned with lotus ponds, peacocks are abundant in the basin; the lotus is a symbol associated with the images of
It is the longest of the rivers in the Punjab of "Five Rivers".
According to this agreement, the flow of the three western rivers of the Indus basin--the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab (except a small quantity used in Kashmir)--is assigned to Pakistan, whereas the entire flow of the three eastern rivers--the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej--is reserved exclusively for India.
www.hindunet.org /hindu_history/sarasvati/sarasvati_river/history.html   (2692 words)

  
 Brave Hearts on Beas
Beas is considered to be one of the most challenging rivers.
Beas, in this region, passes through deep gorges, narrow passage and is fraught with rapids of various grades.
The final phase of the expedition was very adventurous as the whole river turned into a stretch of rapids of grade 4 and 5 intensity.
mod.nic.in /samachar/1feb01/html/brave.htm   (404 words)

  
 Khalistan Calling July 24, 2002
As a comparison the water level in the reservoir behind the Pong dam (Beas river whose catchment area is adjacent to the Sutlej river's catchment area) has dropped by 11 feet as compared to last year.
Beas river which is disappearing into the Bhakra Nangal Dam lake on its way to Hindu-majority non-riparian states of Haryana and Rajasthan.
These tunnels carry Beas river water from the rock fill dam at Pandoh, located East of Mandi in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, to a reservoir near Sundernagar and on to the Govind Sagar Lake formed by the Bhakra Nangal dam.
www.khalistan-affairs.org /Main/K_Calling/kc07242002.htm   (1544 words)

  
 Trekking in manali , beas kund , trekking in himalayas, trekking in Himachal Pradesh
After crossing the River Beas Dhundi is a beautiful meadow from where we get the first view of Hanuman Tibba Peak, Our first night stay is at Dhundi.
Rhodedendron shrubs are abundant where River Beas is crossed over the snow bridge.
We start with gradual descent and cross River Beas from where the trek ascends steeply to the Ladyleg.
www.indiatraveltours.com /trek3.htm   (310 words)

  
 Monark India Tours Provides Himachal Tour | India North Tour Travel | North East India Tour | India Northern Package ...
Across the Beas river, about 3 km away from Manali, at an altitude of 1,982 meters (6,200 feet), are the natural sulphur springs.
The famous Beas Kund, the source of the Beas river, at the Rohtang Pass is easily accessible.
The upper reaches of the river Beas in Kullu valley, and its streams like the Sarvari, Parbati, Saint, Hurla are excellent for the sport.
www.monarkindiatours.com /manali.php   (826 words)

  
 Hotels & Resorts in Manali. Bookings, reservations, tariffs & tour packages for deluxe, luxury rooms accommodation for ...
Situated on the banks of the Beas, Kullu, the headquarters of the district, serves as a nerve centre of the valley and is the starting place for a number of treks.
Below Kothi, for more than a kilometre the river Beas flows through a deep gorge, almost a subterranean passage, 30 metres or more in depth, and the cliffs which flank both sides of the canyon are a favourite haunt for rock pigeons.
The Beas river rises near the crest of Rohtang from a block of Mica-Schist.
indoexpedition.com /manalihotels.html   (3120 words)

  
 Seasons India :: Manali Hill Station
Manali, located at an altitude of 2050 m, is situated along the banks of the Beas, close to the Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley.
Across the Manalsu river is the original village of Manali, that houses the ancient temple of the sage Manu.
The Beas Kund, the source of the Beas river, a holy site for Hindus, as the sage Vyas is said to have meditated at this spot, is also accessible from the Rohtang Pass.
www.seasonsindia.com /travel/hill_manali_sea.htm   (585 words)

  
 402 articles on Encyclopedia.com
Garonne GARONNE [Garonne], river, 402 mi (647 km) long, rising in the central Pyrenees just inside Spain, and flowing generally NE to Toulouse, in SW France, where it swings northwest to join the Dordogne River and forms the Gironde estuary.
Beas BEAS [Beas], river, 250 mi (402 km) long, rising in the Himalayas and flowing generally SW through the fertile Kulu Valley of Himachal Pradesh and the Shiwalik Range to join the Sutlej River, S of Amritsar, N India.
One of the five rivers of the Punjab, the Beas marked the eastern limit of
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 Himachal Pradesh - Britannica Concise
Ravi River - River, northwestern India and northeastern Pakistan, one of the five main rivers of the Punjab.
It lies along the Son River at an elevation of 1,815 feet (550 m), about 60 miles (95 km) northwest of Simla, the state capital.
Beas River - river in Himchal Pradesh and Punjab states, northwestern India.
concise.britannica.com /ebc/article-9367110   (531 words)

  
 Kulu and Manali India, Kulu, at 1,200 meters is one of the most enjoyable Himalayan towns; Manali is even more ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The original name for the ancient Rajput kingdom that occupied the valley of the Beas River was Kulanthapitha, meaning 'the end of the habitable world', and hence Kulu.
The River Beas, rising near the Rotang Pass which separates Kulu from Lahaul to the north, flows south and across northern Punjab to join the Indus in Pakistan.
Carried in palanquins and accompanied by drums and trumpets, the gods are escorted by the villagers to the grassy maidan (open grounds) beside the river south of the town.
www.4to40.com /4to40.com_non_ssl/discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_kulu   (1089 words)

  
 Pakistan Water Gateway - Key Water Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
This river originates in Western Tibet in the Kailas mountain range, near the source of the Indus, the Ganges and the Bhramaputra.
The total length of the river is about 964 miles of which only 329 miles runs in Pakistan.
The Kol Dam project is located on the Sutlej River in India with 4 units and a total installed capacity of 800 MW.
www.waterinfo.net.pk /fsrs.htm   (446 words)

  
 Shikhar Travels - Beas Kund Trek - ADVENTURE TOURS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Beas Kund is also base for climbing peaks like Ladakhi and friendship peak.
The trek follows Beas River (Solan Nullah), many times crossing the stream from one to another side.
Beas Kund (3540 mt) is a small holy lake with a small meadow beside it.
www.shikhar.com /adventureTours/advBeasKundTrek.htm   (403 words)

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