Explanation

The Indus River originates from Tibet (China) near Lake Manasarovar , also known as Mapam Yumco. However, it is not called “Mapam Lake,”. The Indus River originates near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, China. The river begins in the Himalayas at an elevation of 5,182 meters. The Indus River is also known as the Sindhu river in Sanskrit and Sinthos in Greek. The Indus River flows through India, Pakistan, and Tibet. The Indus River drains into the Arabian Sea near Karachi, Pakistan. The Indus River System includes the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas rivers. The Indus Valley Civilization was named after the Indus River system. The Indus River’s traditional source is the Sênggê Kanbab, or “Lion’s Mouth”, a spring near Mount Kailash. The Indus River’s basin is mostly used for agriculture. The Indus water treaty of 1960 governs water resource development in the Indus basin.