Question

Difference between himadri and himachal range of himalayas

Answer 1

Himadri:

1. It is the topmost range of the Himalayas

2. Its other names are Great or Inner Himalayas

3. Its is the most continuous range

4. It has an average height of 6000m

5. It contains all the prominent peaks of Himalaya

6. The folds are asymmetrical in nature

7. The core of this part is composed of Granite

 

Himachal:

1. The range lying to the south of Himadri is Himachal

2. Other name is lesser Himalaya

3. The ranges are mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks

4. Altitude varies from 3700 and 4500 and width is 50 km

5. Contains all the famous hill stations