list of rivers and khola in Nepal

This is the list of all river systems, rivers and kholas in Nepal. In NepEnglish the term River(Nadi) is used for big rivers originated in Himalayas whereas Khola is used for small rivers. Nepal has three major river systems and several other smaller rivers. The given co-ordinates provide approximate key location of the rivers and can be searched using Google maps.

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Sapta Kosi System (exits Nepal @ 26.49, 86.91)

Main tributary rivers :  Tamor, Arun & Sunkoshi (@26.91, 87.16)

Tributary Sun Koshi:  Dudh Koshi(@27.15, 86.43), Likhu (@27.25, 86.20), Tamakoshi (@27.35, 85.98) , Bhote Koshi (27.73, 85.78) and Indrawati (@27.64, 85.71)

Tributary of Arun: Barun river (@27.69, 87.36)

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Gandaki/Narayani System

 leftTrishuli, Budhi Gandaki River, Marshyangdi, Madi, Seti Gandaki River
 - rightKali Gandaki River

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Karnali System
(aka Ghaghara in India)
 - leftBheri, Sarju, Kuwana, Rapti, Chhoti Gandak
 - rightSeti, Dahawar, Sarda, Budhi Ganga

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Other Rivers/Khola (from east to west)

State 1
Mechi (26.65, 88.16)
Kali Khola
Biring Khola (26.64, 87.94)
Kanaki
Ratuwa Khola, Damak
Betani Khola, Damak
Teli Khola, Urlabari-Mangalbare
Pathari Khola, Pathari
Chisang River
Gachiya River
BudhiKhola
Tengra Khola (itahari)
Sewti Khola (inaruwa)
SAPTA- KOSI

State 2

Balan River, Lahan
Chure River
Kamala River
Bhokraha River,
Bagmati
Dhansar
Lal Bakaiya River
Pashan
Balganga River
Dudhaura

State 3
GANDAKI  RIVER (Narayani)

State 5
Pathar Khola, Kawasoti
Giruwari Khola
Arun Khola
Tinau Khola, Butwal
Dano Khola, Butwal
Banganga river
West Rapti River
Babai River
KARNALI RIVER

State 7
Godawari River
Mahakali

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See Also

Koshi agreement, uchcha bandh & barrage