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Rivers of India · Drains to the Rann of Kutch

Luni River: source, course, dams and places

Luni (Lavanavari · Salt river) is about 495 km long (total length). It rises at Pushkar valley near Ajmer and reaches the Rann of Kutch. A map-first summary for exam revision.

By Pradyumna Gayake · Updated · From the same data as the app’s Luni study card

Map of the Luni river in India, from its source to Rann of Kutch and 1 places along its course. Source Balotra
The Luni drawn from AtlasMitra’s river data. Circle: source. Diamonds: dams and barrages. Dots: places on its course. India’s boundary as per the Survey of India.

Source

The Luni rises at Pushkar valley near Ajmer, Rajasthan. 26.47° N, 74.37° E

Course

Its main course runs Rajasthan → Gujarat, and it enters the Rann of Kutch: marshes near Nadabet, Gujarat.

Key facts

  • Inland drainage; does not reach the sea
  • Brackish below Balotra; tributaries include Jawai, Sukri and Jojari.

Places along the Luni

PlaceNote
BalotraRajasthan · river-bank town.

Quick questions

Where does the Luni originate?

At Pushkar valley near Ajmer (Rajasthan).

Where does the Luni end?

In the Rann of Kutch (Marshes near Nadabet, Gujarat).

How long is the Luni?

About 495 km (total length).

Sources

  1. River course: Natural Earth Public domain and © OpenStreetMap contributors ODbL 1.0