Gilgit River facts for kids
The Gilgit River (Urdu: دریائے گلگت) is an important river in Pakistan. It flows through the beautiful Gilgit-Baltistan area. This river is a tributary, which means it's a smaller river that flows into a larger one. The Gilgit River eventually joins the mighty Indus River. It also flows right past the town of Gilgit.
Rivers That Join the Gilgit River
Many smaller rivers and streams join the Gilgit River, making it bigger and stronger. These rivers bring water from mountains and glaciers.
The Ghizar River's Journey
The Ghizar River is one of the main sources of the Gilgit River. It starts in the mountains south of the Shandoor Pass. Many small streams come together to form this river near a place called Chhashi. The Ghizar River then flows southeast. It meets the Ishkuman River near Gupis and continues towards Gakooch. After this point, the river is called the Gilgit River. It flows past Sher Qilla and reaches Gilgit town. Here, another big river, the Hunza River, joins it from the north.
The Ishkuman River: A Mountain Stream
The Ishkuman River begins where many streams meet at Ishkuman. These streams flow from the northwestern parts of Gilgit in the Hindu Kush mountains. At Ishkuman, they combine to form the Ishkuman River. It flows south through Chitarkhand and then joins the Ghizar River at Gakooch.
The Yasin River from Glaciers
The Yasin River starts from glaciers near Darkot. It flows through the northwestern areas of Gilgit. This river then flows south to join the Ghizar River near Gupis.
The Mighty Hunza River
The Hunza River (Urdu: دریائے ہنزہ) is a very important river in the Hunza Valley. It is formed when several rivers come together. These include the Khunjerab River, Gujerab River, Misgar River, Chapursan River, and Shimshal River. All these rivers get their water from melting glaciers.
The Hunza River flows south towards Nagar. Then, it turns west. From Chalit, it turns south again. It flows through the Nomal Valley and reaches Gilgit city. Here, it joins the Gilgit River. The Naltar River also joins the Hunza River. After joining the Gilgit River, the water eventually flows into the huge Indus River.
Hispar River: From a Huge Glacier
The Hispar River is formed from the melting water of the Hispar Glacier. This glacier is very long, about 49 kilometers! It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains. Both the Hispar Glacier and the river flow northwest. They pass through villages like Hispar, Hopar, and Nagar. Finally, the Hispar River joins the Hunza River in the Hunza Valley.
The Khunjerab River and Its Friends
The Khunjerab River starts in the snow-covered mountains and glaciers around the Khunjerab Pass. It flows west and then turns south. This river eventually flows into the Hunza River.
Chapursan River's Path
The Chapursan River begins near the Chilanji pass and the slopes of the Kampiri Diwar peak. It flows east and joins the Khunjerab River near Khuda Abad.
Gujerab River's Start
The Gujerab River starts from small glaciers and snowy mountains in the Gujerab range. It flows west and later joins the Khunjerab River.
Misgar River's Flow
The Misgar River begins on the slopes of the mountains between Mintaka and the Kilik pass. This is on the northern border of Gilgit. It flows southeast and then joins the Khunjerab River.
Shimshal River's Journey
The Shimshal River starts in the Shimshal pass from Virjirab and other glaciers. This area is in the northeastern part of the Gilgit Agency. It flows west. After reaching Passu, it joins the Khunjerab River. The Khunjerab River then joins the Hunza River.
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In Spanish: Río Gilgit para niños
