Rivers, Waterfalls & Scenic Beauty

Sutlej River

• Origin: Rises from Lake Rakshastal near Mount Kailash in Tibet.
• Length: Approx. 1,450 km.
• Punjab Entry: Enters Punjab near Nangal (Ropar District).
• Importance:
  • Largest of the five rivers.
  • Hosts Bhakra Nangal Dam – one of the highest gravity dams in India.
  • Major irrigation source for southern and western Punjab.
• Activities: Sightseeing at Bhakra Dam, boating, eco-tourism around the Gobind Sagar Lake.