 The area is near the trijunction of the borders of Nepal, India (Kumaon, Uttarakhand), and China (Tibet).The river first flows in a south-easterly direction, then turns and flows in a south-westerly and finally south-easterly again before joining the Karnali or Ghagra River.It has cut a spectacular gorge across the Mahabharat Range and appears to be lost amongst caves and tunnels for a short distance.