Arun River (China–Nepal)
The Arun River (Nepali: अरुण नदी) is a trans-boundary river and is part of the Kosi or Sapt Koshi river system in Nepal. It originates in Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China where it is called the Phung Chu or Bum-chu.
| Arun | |
|---|---|
View of Arun River from Leguwa VDC of Nepal. | |
Location of mouth in Nepal | |
| Native name | Bum-chu (Chinese) |
| Location | |
| Country | Nepal, China |
| State | Tibet |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Gutso |
| • location | Tibet |
| Mouth | Confluence with Sun Kosi and Tamur River to form Sapta Kosi |
• location | Tribenighat, Nepal |
• coordinates | 26°54′47″N 87°09′25″E |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Kosi river |
| Basin features | |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Yeru Tsanpo, Trakar-chu |
| • right | Barun River |
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