differentiate between himadri and himachal
himadri shivalik and himachal
More than three - "Himvan", "Himvat", "Himachal" and "Himadri". With Himalayas that makes five.
the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas are : 1. Himadri- the highest ranges also known as the greater Himalayas. 2. Himachal- the lesser Himalayas,where we find most of the beautiful hill stations. 3. Shiwaliks- the outer Himalayas,filled with forests.
The Indian Himalayas can be divided into three zones - the Shiwalik Hill or the Outer Ranges on the southern wing, the Middle Ranges like the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar, and the Greater Himalayas with the highest and oldest peaks (many of these are in Nepal).
average height of himadri , himachal , shwaliks
Okay Himalayas cover a distance of 2400km. their width varies from 400km to 150km. it is divided into 3 parts: 1. Great Himalayas or Inner Himalayas or Himadri 2. Lesser Himalayas or Himachal
the three parallel ranges of the Himalayas are : 1. Himadri- the highest ranges also known as the greater Himalayas. 2. Himachal- the lesser Himalayas,where we find most of the beautiful hill stations. 3. Shiwaliks- the outer Himalayas,filled with forests.
Latitudinal divisions: 1)Shiwaliks 2)Himachal 3)Himadri
I. HIMADRI? It is the northernmost range of Himalayas.? Also known as "Great Himalayas" or "Inner Himalayas".? It is the most continuous range consisting of very high peaks.? Average height of Himadri range is 6000m? Core of the Himadri range is composed of granite.? It is covered with snow almost throughout the year and a number of glaciers descendfrom it.II. HIMACHAL? This range lies to the south of Himadri and forms the most rugged mountain system.? Also known as "Lesser Himalayas".? It is mainly composed of highly compressed and altered rocks.? Altitude varies between 3700 to 4500m and average width is 50m.? Further divided into -- Pir Panjal range, Mahabharata and Dhauladhar range.?Well known for hill stations- Kashmir valley, Kullu valley, Kangra valley.
The Lower Himalayas.
The three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south are: Ø The Great Himalayas/Inner Himalayas/Himadri(Northernmost division). Ø The Lesser Himalayas/Himachal Ø The Shiwaliks (Southernmost division).
Shiwalik