give an account on division of Himalayas from west to east along the Purvanchal Hills
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Punjab: The part of the Himalayas lying between Indus and Satluj rivers is called Punjab Himalayas. It is also known as Kashmir or Himachal Himalayas. A significant portion of the Himalayas lies in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
Kumaon: The Himalayas east to Punjab Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is called Kumaon Himalayas. The highest peak in this division is Nanda Devi. Gangotri and Milam are the important glaciers in this division. The major hill stations are Mussoorie, Nainital, Ranikhet, Almora, and Bageshwar. The important passes are Thaga La, Muling La and Lipu Lekh.
Nepal: The Himalayas east to Kumaon Himalayas lying between Kali and Tista rivers is called Nepal Himalayas. It is also known as the central Himalayas. A major part of it lies in Nepal except for the extreme eastern part- Sikkim Himalayas. The important peaks are the Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu and Dhaulagiri. Nathu La and Jelep La are the important passes in this region.
Assam: The Himalayas east to Nepal Himalayas lying between Tista and Dihang Rivers is called Assam Himalayas. It occupies the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India and Bhutan. The Himalayas rise very rapidly in the plains of Assam and narrow at the foothills of Shiwaliks. It comprises of many hills called Aka hills, Dafla hills, Miri hills and Namcha Barwa. The important passes in this region are Bomdi La, Dihang, Debang and Bom La.
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Following are 4 divisions of the Himalayas from west to East along with Purvanchal Hills:
1) The part which lies between Indus and Satluj river is known as Punjab Himalayas.
2) The part lying between Satluj and Kali rivers are known as Kumaon Himalayas.
3) The part lying between Kali and Teesta river is known as Nepal Himalayas.
4) The part lying between Teesta and Dihang river is known as Assam Himalayas.