Saltoro River

Saltoro River
Physical characteristics
SourceBilafond Glacier
MouthHushe River
 • location
Siachen Region, Pakistan
 • coordinates
35°15′N 76°24′E / 35.250°N 76.400°E / 35.250; 76.400
Basin features
River systemIndus Basin
US Army map of the area; the Saltoro River is formed on the left, after the joining of Kunduz and Dansam rivers.

Saltoro River is a tributary river of Shyok River in the Siachen Region. Its main source is Bilafond Glacier in Pakistan. The Saltoro River drains into the Hushe river at Haldi village which finally discharges into the Shyok.

References

  1. ↑ K.S. Gulia (2 September 2007). Discovering Himalaya : Tourism of Himalaya Region. Isha Books. p. 44. ISBN 978-8182054103. Retrieved 26 April 2012.
  2. ↑ Sharad Singh Negi (1 April 2002). Himalayan Rivers, Lakes and Glaciers. Indus Publishing Company. p. 119. ISBN 978-8185182612. Retrieved 26 April 2012.