Arun River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arun (Bum-chu) |
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 View of Arun River from Leguwa VDC of Nepal.
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| Countries | Nepal, China |
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| State | Tibet |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Yeru Tsanpo, Trakar-chu |
| - right | Barun River |
| Source | Gutso |
| Mouth | Joins with Sun Kosi and Tamur River to form Sapta Kosi |
| - location | Tribenighat, Nepal |
The Arun River (Nepali: अरुण नदी) is a long river that starts in Tibet and flows into Nepal. It is an important part of the larger Koshi River system, which eventually flows into India. In Tibet, where it begins its journey, it is known by other names like Phung Chu or Bum-chu. A big portion, about 37 percent, of the total water in the Koshi River comes from the Arun River.
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The Arun River's Journey
The Arun River is a powerful river that travels through high mountains and deep valleys. It starts in the snowy regions of Tibet and makes its way south. This river is known for its strong currents and beautiful, wild landscapes.
Where Does the Arun River Start?
The Arun River begins its journey high up in Tibet. Its source is called Gutso. From these cold, high mountains, the river starts as a small stream. It then grows bigger as it collects water from melting snow and other small streams.
Where Does the Arun River Go?
As the Arun River flows, it crosses the border from Tibet into Nepal. It continues its path through the eastern part of Nepal. The river carves out deep gorges as it moves through the Himalayan mountains.
Joining Other Rivers
The Arun River doesn't end on its own. Instead, it joins two other important rivers in Nepal. These are the Sun Kosi and the Tamur River. When these three rivers meet, they form a much larger river system. This combined river is known as the Sapta Kosi. The meeting point is called Tribenighat.
The Koshi River System
The Koshi River is one of the biggest rivers in Nepal. It is also known as the Sapta Kosi, meaning "Seven Koshis," because it is formed by seven major rivers. The Arun River is one of the most important of these seven rivers. It brings a lot of water to the Koshi system.
What Are Its Branches?
Like many large rivers, the Arun River has smaller rivers that flow into it. These are called tributaries. On its left side, the Arun River is joined by the Yeru Tsanpo and Trakar-chu rivers. On its right side, the Barun River flows into the Arun. These tributaries add more water and strength to the main river.
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Greatham Bridge, with the navigable span on the extreme right
