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Classification of Himalayas - Coggle Diagram
Classification of Himalayas
Himachal
1. Also known as lesser Himalayas.
2. Average Height = 3700 - 4500 metres
3. Consist of 3 important ranges.
a. Mahabharat Range
b. Pir Panjal Range
c. Dhaula Dhar Range
4. Consist of famous valley
a. Kashmir
b. Kangra
c. Kullu Valley
5. Well known for its hill station
Greater Himalaya or Himadri
1. Consisting of loftiest peaks.
2. Average Height = 6000 metres
3. Folds are asymmetrical in nature.
4. Composed of granitic rocks.
5. They are permanently snow bound.
6. Consist of large number of glaciers.
Shiwaliks
4. Consist of longitudinal valleys known as
Duns
c. Patli Dun
b. Kotli Dun
a. Dehra Dun
3. Consist of thick gravel and alluvium
2. Average height = 900-1100 metres; Width = 10-50 metres
1. Outer most range of Himalayas
