Mention the important features of 3 main himalayan ranges
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Mention the important features of 3 main himalayan range
Himadri :
a) The northern most range is known as the Greator Inner Himalayas or the Himadri. b) It is the most continuous rangeconsisting of the loftiest peaks with an average height of 6000 metres including Mt. Everest. c) The core of this part of the himalayas is composed of granite. d) It is perennially snow bound.
Himachal :
a) The northern most range is known as Lesser or Middle Himalaya or the Himachal. b) Altitude varies between 3700to 4500m and average width is 50m. c) The Pir Panjal range forms the longest and the most important range. The Dhaula Dhar and the Mahabharat ranges are also prominent ones. d) The range consists of the famous valley of Kashmir, the Kangra and Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh.