how is himalayas divided from West to East. explain it's features
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The division of the Himalayas has been demarcated by river valleys:
a) The part of Himalayas lying between Indus and Sutlej has been traditionally knownas Punjab Himalayas but it is also known regionally as Kashmir and HimachalHimalaya from west to east respectively.
b) The part of the Himalayas lying between Sutlej and Kali rivers is known asKumaon Himalayas.
c) The Kali and Tista rivers demarcate the Nepal Himalayas.
d) The part lying between Tista and Dihang rivers is known as Assam Himalayas.
e) The Brahmaputra marks the eastern most boundaries of the Himalayas. Beyondthe Dihang gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along theeastern boundary of India. They are known as the Purvanchal or the Eastern hillsand mountains. These hills running through the north-eastern states are mostlycomposed of strong sandstones which are sedimentary rocks. Covered with denseforests, they mostly run as parallel ranges and valleys. The Purvanchal comprisesthe Patkai hills, Naga hills, Manipur hills and Mizo hills.
a) The part of Himalayas lying between Indus and Sutlej has been traditionally knownas Punjab Himalayas but it is also known regionally as Kashmir and HimachalHimalaya from west to east respectively.
b) The part of the Himalayas lying between Sutlej and Kali rivers is known asKumaon Himalayas.
c) The Kali and Tista rivers demarcate the Nepal Himalayas.
d) The part lying between Tista and Dihang rivers is known as Assam Himalayas.
e) The Brahmaputra marks the eastern most boundaries of the Himalayas. Beyondthe Dihang gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along theeastern boundary of India. They are known as the Purvanchal or the Eastern hillsand mountains. These hills running through the north-eastern states are mostlycomposed of strong sandstones which are sedimentary rocks. Covered with denseforests, they mostly run as parallel ranges and valleys. The Purvanchal comprisesthe Patkai hills, Naga hills, Manipur hills and Mizo hills.
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1.Between Indus and Satluj river it is known as Punjab Himalayas but it is also known as Kashmir Himalayas.
2.Between Satluj and Kali rivers it is known as Kumaon Himalayas.
3.Between Kali and Tista rivers it is known as Nepal Himalayas.
4.Between Tista and Dibang rivers it is known as Assam Himalayas.
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