Tawang Chu

Tawang Chu
Nuranang water falls falling into Tawang Chu
Confluence of Tawang Chu and Kholong Chu in Bhutan
Tawang Chu (Arunachal Pradesh)
Location
CountryIndia; Bhutan
DistrictTawang district (Arunachal Pradesh); Trashiyangtse and Trashigang
Physical characteristics
SourceTsona Chu
 • locationTsona County, Tibet
 • coordinates28°05′24″N 92°03′32″E / 28.090°N 92.059°E / 28.090; 92.059
2nd sourceMago Chu
 • locationTawang district, Arunachal Pradesh
 • coordinates27°51′18″N 92°16′59″E / 27.855°N 92.283°E / 27.855; 92.283
 • elevation3,360 m (11,020 ft)
MouthKholong Chu
 • location
Duksum, Trashiyangtse District, Bhutan
 • coordinates
27°26′02″N 91°34′26″E / 27.434°N 91.574°E / 27.434; 91.574
 • elevation
1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Basin features
ProgressionDrangme Chu, Manas River
River systemBrahmaputra

Tawang Chu (Tawang river) is the main river of the Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The entire district may be regarded as the basin of the Tawang Chu river. In addition, two south-flowing rivers from Tibet, viz., the Tsona Chu and Nyamjang Chu, join the river within the district. The combined river flows west into Bhutan, where it progresses to the Manas River (tributary of Brahmaputra River) and flows into the Assam state of India.