Seti River
River in Nepal
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The Seti River is an important tributary of the Karnali river system that drains western Nepal.[1]
| Seti River | |
|---|---|
Seti River in 2017 | |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Slopes of Api and Nampa peaks |
| Mouth | |
• location | Karnali or Ghagra River |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Ghagra River |
Course
The Seti originates from the snow fields and glaciers around the twin peaks of Api and Nampa in the south-facing slopes of the main Himalayas. The area is near the trijunction of the borders of Nepal, India (Kumaon, Uttarakhand), and China (Tibet). The river first flows in a south-easterly direction, then turns and flows in a south-westerly and finally south-easterly direction again before joining the Karnali or Ghaghara River. It has cut a spectacular gorge across the Mahabharat Range and appears to be lost amongst caves and tunnels for a short distance.[1]
