Pindar River Explained

Pindar
Map:HeadwatersGanges1.jpg
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:India
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Uttarakhand
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Kumaon division
Subdivision Type4:District
Subdivision Name4:Bageshwar, Chamoli
Length:105km (65miles)
Source1:Pindari Glacier
Source1 Coordinates:30.2833°N 81°W
Source1 Elevation:3820m (12,530feet)
Mouth:Alaknanda
Mouth Location:Karnaprayag, Uttarakhand
Mouth Coordinates:30.2636°N 79.2167°W
Mouth Elevation:1450m (4,760feet)
Tributaries Right:Kali Ganga

The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. The Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand.[1] The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3820m (12,530feet). Pindar glacier has relatively easier access and has been documented well for its retreat over 100 years.[2] Pindar river mouth is located at Karnaprayag where it flows into Alaknanda River.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pindar river in Uttarakhand. 5 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Pindari Glacier. 5 July 2019.