Marshyangdi river
The Marshyangdi (or Marsyangdi) (Nepali: मर्स्याङ्दी, marśyāṅdī) is a mountain river in Nepal. Its length is about 150 kilometres.
Marshyangdi | |
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![]() Aerial View of Marsyangdi River | |
Location | |
Country | Nepal |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Trishuli |
Length | 150KM |
Basin features | |
River system | Narayani river system |
Tributaries | |
• left | Nagdi Khola, Dordi khola, Chepe Khola, Daraundi River |
• right | Paundi Khola, Chundi Khola |
The Marshyangdi begins at the confluence of two mountain rivers, the Khangsar Khola and Jharsang Khola, northwest of the Annapurna massif at an altitude of 3600 meters near Manang village. The Marshyangdi flows eastward through Manang District and then southward through Lamjung District.Marshyangdi river have great potentiality for hydropower purpose and also for entertainment purpose such as rafting, kayaking.
The Marshyangdi joins the Trishuli near Mugling as one of its tributaries.
The beginning of the Annapurna Circuit trekking route follows the Marshyangdi river valley.[1]
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Tributaries
1. Khangsar River
2. Jharsang River
3. Dordi River
4. Paudi River
5. Chepe River
6. Chundi River
7. Daraudi
8.Nangdi River
9. Khudi River
10. Dhud River
11. Nar River
The Marshyangdi joins the Trishuli near Mugling.