- Brahmaputra originates as Tsangpo in Kailash range near Mansarovar lake.
- It makes a gorge near Namcha Barwa.
- It enters India with names Siang and Dihang
- When it is joined by Dibang and Lohit, then it is known as Brahmaputra.
- River Teesta joins Jumna (Brahmaputra in Bangladesh) as right bank tributary.
- Jumna moves further and joins Padma which then joins Meghna. Meghna flows into Bay of Bengal.
| Left bank Tributaries of Brahmaputra | Right bank Tributaries of Brahmaputra |
| Dibang | Subansari |
| Lohit | Kameng |
| Burhi Dihang | Manas |
| Dhansari | Sankosh |
| Kelang |
RIVER VALLEY PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST
| Tipaimukh hydel project | In ManipurAt confluence of river Barak and TuibaiBeing opposed by Bangladesh |
| Tuirial and Tuibai project | Mizoram |
| Paki project | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Kopli project | Assam |
| Papumpap project | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Doyang hydel project | Nagaland |
