Marshyangdi river

The Marshyangdi (or Marsyangdi) (Nepali: मर्स्याङ्दी, marśyāṅdī) is a mountain river in Nepal. Its length is about 150 kilometres.

Marshyangdi
Aerial View of Marsyangdi River
Location
CountryNepal
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
  location
Trishuli
Length150KM
Basin features
River systemNarayani river system
Tributaries 
  leftNagdi Khola, Dordi khola, Chepe Khola, Daraundi River
  rightPaundi 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]

Marshyangdi river near Pisang village

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.

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