The Indus River is a major river in Asia, originating in the Tibetan Plateau in the vicinity of Lake Manasarovar and flowing through the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, India, and then through Pakistan. It is the longest river in Pakistan and the second longest river in India after the Ganges. The total length of the Indus River is 3, 180 km (1, 980 mi). It is one of the most important rivers in Asia, providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power.