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[[File:Baspa River flowing next to Chitkul.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Baspa River flowing next to [[Chitkul]]]] | [[File:Baspa River flowing next to Chitkul.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Baspa River flowing next to [[Chitkul]]]] | ||
'''Baspa River''' rises near the Indo- | '''Baspa River''' rises near the Indo-Chinese border and forms the [[Baspa Valley]] (also known as the Sangla Valley) - one of the most scenic in [[Himalayas]]. The [[Chung Sakhago Pass]] lies at the [[head of the valley]]. It is fed by the perennial glaciers and shares the catchment area with the [[Ganges]]. | ||
Baspa starts at the Baspa hills, joins Sutlej River from the left bank near [[Karcham]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Baspa River Himachal |url=http://www.indiahimachalpradesh.com/himachal/baspa-river-himachal.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126072448/http://www.indiahimachalpradesh.com/himachal/baspa-river-himachal.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2013 |accessdate=23 October 2012 }}</ref> The upper and middle slopes of the valley along the river are covered with [[pine]] and [[oak]] forests. Pastures, meadows and fields cover the lower slopes. Some of the most picturesque villages in the Himalayas can be found here.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baspa River, Sangla|url=http://www.nativeplanet.com/sangla/attractions/baspa-river/|accessdate=23 October 2012}}</ref> Only the lower half of the 95 kilometers length of the valley is inhabited - all the way from [[Chitkul]] (3,475 m) to where the Baspa meets the [[Sutlej]] River at Karcham (1,830 m). | Baspa starts at the Baspa hills, joins Sutlej River from the left bank near [[Karcham]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Baspa River Himachal |url=http://www.indiahimachalpradesh.com/himachal/baspa-river-himachal.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126072448/http://www.indiahimachalpradesh.com/himachal/baspa-river-himachal.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2013 |accessdate=23 October 2012 }}</ref> The upper and middle slopes of the valley along the river are covered with [[pine]] and [[oak]] forests. Pastures, meadows and fields cover the lower slopes. Some of the most picturesque villages in the Himalayas can be found here.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baspa River, Sangla|url=http://www.nativeplanet.com/sangla/attractions/baspa-river/|accessdate=23 October 2012}}</ref> Only the lower half of the 95 kilometers length of the valley is inhabited - all the way from [[Chitkul]] (3,475 m) to where the Baspa meets the [[Sutlej]] River at Karcham (1,830 m). | ||
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| Baspa River | |
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 Bridge over Baspa River near Chitkul | |
  Location of mount in India | |
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| Countries | China, India |
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• coordinates | 31°30′N 78°11′E / 31.500°N 78.183°E |
Baspa River rises near the Indo-Chinese border and forms the Baspa Valley (also known as the Sangla Valley) - one of the most scenic in Himalayas. The Chung Sakhago Pass lies at the head of the valley. It is fed by the perennial glaciers and shares the catchment area with the Ganges.
Baspa starts at the Baspa hills, joins Sutlej River from the left bank near Karcham.[1] The upper and middle slopes of the valley along the river are covered with pine and oak forests. Pastures, meadows and fields cover the lower slopes. Some of the most picturesque villages in the Himalayas can be found here.[2] Only the lower half of the 95 kilometers length of the valley is inhabited - all the way from Chitkul (3,475 m) to where the Baspa meets the Sutlej River at Karcham (1,830 m).
Though gentle most of the way, it would be difficult to raft in Baspa as some stretches have sheer falls.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Baspa River Himachal". Retrieved 23 October 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Baspa River, Sangla". Retrieved 23 October 2012.
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