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Himachal Geography : Himalaya |
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Himachal takes its name from the Himalayas. Himachal literally means 'Land of snowy mountains'. Himalayas, the great mountain system extends almost 2,500 Km., from North-West to South-East and width of Himalayas is between 250 to 300 Km...... know more
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Himachal Geography : Climate |
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By October, nights and mornings are very cold. Snowfall at elevations of about 3000mtrs is about 3mtrs and lasts from December to March. About 4500mtrs, is perpetual snow. The main season is the spring from mid- Feb to March-April ...... know more
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Himachal Geography : Rivers |
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The drainage system of Himalaya is very complex. It is composed both of rivers and glaciers. Himalayan river criss-croos the entire mountain chain. In fact a number of rivers are older than the mountain system. They have cut across the various mountain ranges...... know more
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Himachal Geography : Lakes |
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Himachal has dozens of large and small lakes spread over the state. The state has a geographical area of 56,000 sq. km. of which one percent is covered by lakes. Some are natural bequests that may well date back millions of years to the time when the region was a vast island sea...... know more
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Himachal Geography : Glaciers |
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Himalayas have nearly 15,000 glaciers and it is one of the largest continental area under ice. It is estimated that about 34,000 sq. km., about 18 % of the Himalayas is always covered with ice. An average Himalayan glacier has the capacity of nearly an 11th of a cubic km...... know more
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Himachal Geography : Peaks |
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a list of 42 important peaks of Himachal Pradesh with Peak Name, Altitude in meters and Location...... know more
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Himachal Geography : Valleys |
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Detailed information of Kangra Valley, Chamba Valley, Kullu Valley, Baspa or Sangla Valley, Satluj Valley, Pabbar or Rohru Valley, Lahaul and Spiti Valley, Balh Valley, Paonta or Kirda Dun Valley and Kunihar Valley...... know more
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Himachal Geography : Passes |
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a list of 61 important passes and jots of Himachal Pradesh with Peak Name, Altitude in meters and Location...... know more
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Himachal Geography : Hot Springs |
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Nature has blessed Himachal pradesh with a number of Hot Springs. Hot Springs in Himachal Pradesh have become very popular because of their medicinal properties. Most of these springs are located in the Beas and Satluj valleys. Generally found in Himachal Pradesh are three types of Hot Springs...... know more
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