Question

Extension of himadri and himachal

Answer 1

THE GREAT OR INNER HIMALAYAS OR HIMADRI:

This is the northernmost range and is also known as 'Himadri'.This is the most continuous range.It contains the loftiest peaks.The average height of peaks in this range is 6,000 meters.All the prominent Himalayan peaks are in this range.The folds of the Great Himalayas are irregular in nature.The core of this part is composed of granite.Because of the lofty heights, the peaks of this range are perennially covered with snow.Famous glaciers like the Siachen Glacier, the Gangotri and Yamunotri, etc.

Some of the highest peaks of the Himalayas are: -

THE LESSER HIMALAYA OR HIMACHAL:

This range lies towards the south of the Great Himalayas.The altitude of peaks in this range varies from 3,700 to 4,500 meter.Average width of this range is 50 km.This range is mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks.The most important mountain range here is the Pir Panjal mountain range and it is the longest range.Dhaula Dhar and Mahabharat mountain ranges are also important ranges of lesser himalayas.All great valleys like Kashmir Valley, Kangra Valley, Kullu Valley are present here.This region is also known as for its hill stations (for e.g. Kullu,-Manali, Kufri, Shimla, Mussoorie, Nanital, etc.).