Unlocking India’s Mighty Mountain Passes: Gateways of History, Strategy, and Breathtaking Beauty India, a land of unparalleled geographical diversity, is defined by its majestic mountain ranges – from the towering Himalayas in the north to the ancient Western Ghats in the south. Nestled within these formidable natural barriers are countless mountain passes, natural thoroughfares that […]
Prominent Indian Mountain Peaks: A Geographical Overview India’s diverse topography boasts a remarkable array of mountain peaks, each contributing to the nation’s rich geographical tapestry. From the towering Himalayan ranges in the north to the ancient hill systems of the peninsular south, these elevations are significant for their geological characteristics, ecological importance, and cultural relevance.
1. The Himalayas: Trans-Himalayas & Western Himalayas Karakoram Range Ladakh Range Zaskar Range 2. The Himalayas: Lesser Himalayas & Outer Himalayas Pir Panjal Range Dhauladhar Range Shiwalik Range (Outer Himalayas) 3. North-East Hills (Purvanchal Ranges) Garo Hills (Meghalaya Plateau) Khasi Hills Jaintia Hills Patkai Bum Naga Hills Manipur Hills Mizo Hills / Lushai Hills 4.
India has a long coastline of approximately 7516 KM, thus forming one of the biggest peninsulas in the world. According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of Government of India, around 95 per cent of India’s trading by volume and 70 per cent by value is done through maritime transport. India has 13
Alluvial Soil Alluvial Soils cover about 40 percent area of India It is depositional soil by river streams Its colour is light grey to ash grey They are rich in potash but poor in phosphorous Bhangar is older alluvial variant and Khadar is newer Bhabhar and Tarai are its other variant Soil is generally loamy
The rich network of rivers plays an important role in the lives of the Indian people. The rivers provide irrigation, potable water, cheap transportation, electricity, as well as provide livelihoods for a large number of population of India. This is the reason why most of the major cities of India are located by the banks
Major Mountain Ranges Of Sothern INDIA are as follows- Balaghat Range Originates from Harishchadra Range in the Western Ghats and extends to Maharashtra–Karnataka border. Source of river Manjra. Harishchandra Range Lies between Godavari and Bhima rivers. Water divide between Godavari and Krishna river basins. Peak- Harishchandragad (1,422m) located in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra. Famous Shirdi
Aravalli Range Running southwest direction through- Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujrat. Oldest range of Fold Mountains in India. Contain Copper Mines and Dolomite. Source of rivers Banas (Rajsamand), Luni (Pushkar), Sahibi (Sikar) and Sabarmati (Udaipur). Highest Peak- Guru Shikhar of Mt Abu (1,722m) in Sirohi District. Girnar Range Located in the southern Kathiawar Peninsula. One
Garo Hills Named after majorly inhabited Garo tribe. Located in the western part of Meghalayan Plateau. Major Town- Tura Highest Peak- Nokrek (1,412m) National CitrusGene Sanctuary-cum-Biosphere Reserve is located at Nokrek. Balpakram National Wildlife Park, South of Garo Hills. Khasi Hills Named after majorly inhabited Khasi tribe. Located in the middle part of Meghalayan Plateau
