Brahmaputra River facts for kids
The Brahmaputra is a very important river in Asia. It's also known as Tsangpo in Tibet. This mighty river starts high up in the Himalayas mountains in Tibet. It then flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh. The Brahmaputra is about 2,900 km (1,800 mi) long. Every spring, when the ice and snow in the mountains melt, the river can cause huge floods.
Where Does the Brahmaputra Start?
The Brahmaputra River begins at the Chemayungdung Glacier. This glacier is found on the slopes of the mighty Himalayas.
The River's Journey to the Sea
As the Brahmaputra flows, it eventually meets another famous river, the Ganges. Together, these two rivers flow into the Bay of Bengal. When they reach the sea, they form a very large delta called the Gangetic delta. This is the biggest delta in India.
Images for kids
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A satellite image of the Brahmaputra at the delta.
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Sunset captured from near Sukleswar ghat in Guwahati. The hills on both sides of the Saraighat Bridge across the river Brahmaputra.
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Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet
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Brahmaputra basin in India
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A view of sunset in the Brahmaputra from Dibrugarh
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Rivers of Bangladesh, including the Brahmaputra
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The Brahmaputra River from Space
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Rowing competition of Sualkuchi at Brahmaputra River
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Flooded villages along the Brahmaputra
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Brahmaputra River seen from a SPOT satellite
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The Brahmaputra and its tributaries in northeastern India and Bangladesh
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James Rennell's 1776 map shows the Brahmaputra's flow before an earthquake on 2 April 1762 and the Teesta River flowing in three channels to the Ganga before a flood in 1787.
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Silhouette of a fisherman on boat during sunset at Brahmaputra River
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People fishing in the Brahmaputra River -
An Aerial view of the Dhola–Sadiya Bridge
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Ranaghat Bridge or Churni River Bridge on Brahmaputra River near Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh
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See also
In Spanish: Brahmaputra para niños
