Siwalik ranges are the southern-most hills of the Himalayas, foothills of the mighty Himalayas. They mostly maintain a regular course from the River Yamuna to River Ravi on the south of the Western Himalaya. The ancients called them Upgiri. It is 600 meters to 1500 meters high with a width … [Read more...]
Lesser Himalayas
Lesser Himalaya (or Middle Himalaya or Himachal or Antagiri) was formed rising up south of the Greater Himalaya. The average height of lesser Himalayan ranges is about 5000 meters. Pirpanjal in Jammu and Kashmir, Dhauladhar in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Nag Tibba in Himachal Pradesh … [Read more...]
Brief note on Himalayan Forests in India
Himalayan Forests The Himalayan forests in India are influenced mainly by altitude. Below 1000 meters one finds the same kinds of forests as are found in the plains. The only difference is between east and west. In the east there are evergreen rain forests up to an altitude of about 1200 meters. … [Read more...]
The Himalayan Vegetation
Himalayan Vegetation The Himalayas rise from tropical heat region to the heights of arctic cold region. The vegetation in the Himalayas varies widely along the vertical plant. Vegetation in the Eastern Himalayas Alpine vegetation belt extends between 4,000 m and 5,300 m. Rhododendrons, willows, … [Read more...]
Facts about Himalayas
Facts about Himalayas The Himalayas stand like a mighty wall all along the northern border of India. Their average width varies about 240 km to 400 km with a mean elevation of about 6,000 m. The Himalayas cover an area of about 5 lakhs sq. km. The Himalayas form the largest/biggest and also highest … [Read more...]
Major Rivers originating from the Himalayas
The Himalayan River System This article contains brief description of Major Rivers originating from the Himalayas such as River Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus. The rivers of Northern India that originates from the Himalayas are very long. These rivers are perennial as they derive their water from … [Read more...]
Great Himalayan National Park (Himachal Pradesh)
The Great Himalayan National Park is situated in Kulu district of Himachal Pradesh. The Park was established in the year 1984. It is spread over an area of 1171 sq. km. Connectivity: The nearest town and the airport from the park is Kulu at a distance of about 50 km. The nearest railway station … [Read more...]
Compare Western and Eastern Himalayas
A brief comparison between Western and Eastern Himalayas is given below : 1. Height: Western Himalayas is on the average, higher than the Eastern Himalayas. 2. Earthquake and landslides: The Eastern Himalaya is more prone to earthquakes and landslides. 3. Precipitation: The Eastern … [Read more...]
Division of the Himalayas
The division of the Himalayas The physical division of the Himalayas can be done as follows Division of Himalayas from West to East Division of Himalayas from North to South 1. Division of Himalayas from West to East The Himalayas can be broadly divided into three divisions: The … [Read more...]
Divisions of Himalayas
There are four main divisions of Himalayan Mountain Ranges which are separated from one another by the gorges of rivers which pass through them. 1. The Punjab Himalayas: The section between the Indus and the Satlej is known as the Punjab Himalayas. It is also called Jammu-Kashmir and Himachal … [Read more...]