Location

Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, northwestern India.

Significance

One of the five rivers that give Punjab its name; Eastern limit of Alexander the Great’s invasion of India (326 BC)

Source

Rohtang Pass, western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh

Course

• Flows south through Kullu Valley 
• Passes Mandi
• Flows west into Kangra Valley
• Enters Punjab, flows southwest to join Sutlej

Confluence

Confluence with the Sutlej River at Harike

Major Tributaries

Bain, Banganga, Luni, Uhal, Banner, Chakki, Gaj, Harla, Mamuni, Parvati, Patlikuhlal, Sainj, Suketi, Tirthan

Famous Valleys Formed

Kullu Valley, Kangra Valley

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Which of the following are the tributaries of the Beas River?

1. Phojal 
2. Parbati
3. Kunah
4. Solang

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2, and 3 only

(c) 1, 3, and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Answer: d

Explanation:

The main tributaries are the Parbati, the Spin and Malana nala in the East; and the Solang, the Manalsu, the Sujoin, the Phojal and the Sarvati Streams in the West. In Kangra, it is joined by Binwa, Neugal, Banganga, Gaj, Dehr and Chakki from North, and Kunah, Maseh, Khairan and Man from the South. The Beas enters district Kangra at Sandhol and leaves it near Mirthal. At Bajaura, it enters Mandi district situated on its left bank. In Mandi district, its own Northern feeders are Hansa, Tirthan, Bakhli, Jiuni, Suketi, Panddi, Son and Bather. The northern and Eastern tributaries of the Beas are perennial and snow fed, while Southern are seasonal.