Question

features of central himalaya

Answer 1

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.).