Write a short note about Himalayas and how they are differentiated on the basis of their height.
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The Himalayas, geologically young and structurally fold mountains stretch over the northern borders of India. These mountain ranges run in a west-east direction from the Indus to the Brahmaputra. These mountain ranges are called as the Northern Mountain Wall of India.
Himadri range of northern mountain
Himadri range of northern mountainThe Great Himalayas or Himadri is the most continuous, loftiest and northernmost range of the Himalayas. The snow clad mountain ranges rise in height upto 6000 metres and are covered with snow. It is a source of a large number of glaciers of varying dimensions. The Great Himalayan range runs in a northwest to southeast direction in the western part.
Himachal range of northern mountain
Himachal range of northern mountainThe Lesser Himalayas or Himachal Range lies to the North of Shivalik range and it's altitude is up to 4500 m. It comprises Pir Panjal range in Kashmir and Dhaula-dhar in Himachal Pradesh. Being accessible from the plains and having moderate elevation the lesser Himalayas have maximum number of tourist attractions. The valleys of Kashmir, Kullu-Manali and Kangra are the best examples.
Siwaliks range of northern mountain
It is also called the Outer Himalayas. It is not a continuous range. The slopes facing the subcontinent are steep while those facing north are gentle. It is known as Jammu hills in Jammu and Miri, Abor and Mishmi hills in Arunachal Pradesh. the average elevation is about 1000 m above sea level.
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