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Saltoro River

Coordinates: 35°15′N 76°24′E / 35.250°N 76.400°E / 35.250; 76.400
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Saltoro River
Map
Physical characteristics
SourceBilafond Glacier
MouthShyok River
 • location
Siachen Region, Pakistan
 • coordinates
35°15′N 76°24′E / 35.250°N 76.400°E / 35.250; 76.400
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.[1] The Saltoro river drains into the Hushe river at Haldi village which finally falls in the Shyok.[2]

References

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  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.