Which Himalayan river is known as the Indus after leaving Tibet?

The Himalayan river known as the Indus after leaving Tibet is called Sênggê Zangbo in Tibet.

The Indus rises near the Tibetan Plateau, close to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar. In Tibetan, its name is commonly rendered Sênggê Zangbo, meaning “Lion River.” The river then flows northwest through Ladakh before entering Pakistan, where it becomes the central river system of the Indus basin.

The Indus is about 3,180 kilometres long and eventually empties into the Arabian Sea. Major tributaries include the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. Together, these rivers support one of South Asia’s most important agricultural regions.

The Indus should not be confused with the Yarlung Tsangpo, which becomes the Brahmaputra after entering India, or with the Sutlej, which joins the Indus system farther downstream. Different names along its course reflect the region’s many languages and cultures.