Indus River Map
The Indus River is a 3,180 km (1,980 mi) river through 3 countries. This map shows its course from Sengge Zangbo to the Arabian Sea on shaded relief, with its river network, lakes, borders and major cities.
How to read this map
The Indus River is about 3,180 km (1,980 mi) long and drains a basin of about 1,170,000 km² (450,000 sq mi). Its average discharge is about 6,600 m³/s (233,000 cu ft/s). It rises at Sengge Zangbo and flows into the Arabian Sea. It flows through or along Pakistan, China and India. Tributaries include Zanskar River, Haro River, Gilgit River, Shigar River, Shyok River, Panjnad River, Shingo River and Soan River.
The highlighted blue line is the course of the Indus River as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Delhi, Karachi, Lahore, Ahmedabad, Surat, Kabul, Kanpur and Jaipur. Labeled countries: India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the course of the Indus River come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the line is a guide to where the Indus River is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Indus River facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,180 km (1,980 mi) |
| Drainage basin | 1,170,000 km² (450,000 sq mi) |
| Average discharge | 6,600 m³/s (233,000 cu ft/s) |
| Source | Sengge Zangbo |
| Mouth | the Arabian Sea |
| Countries | Pakistan, China and India |
| Tributaries | Zanskar River, Haro River, Gilgit River, Shigar River, Shyok River, Panjnad River, Shingo River, Soan River, Kurram River and Gomal River |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Pakistan, China, India. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Indus River?
The Indus River is about 3,180 km (1,980 mi) long, with a drainage basin of about 1,170,000 km² (450,000 sq mi).
Where does the Indus River start and end?
The Indus River rises at Sengge Zangbo and flows into the Arabian Sea.
Which countries does the Indus River flow through?
The Indus River flows through or along Pakistan, China and India.
Can I download a blank map of the Indus River?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted river but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
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