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5 differences between northern and eastern himalayas

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Northern Himalayas
  • The Northern Himalayas contains the loftiest peak covered with snow.
  • It is composed of granite.
  • The main ranges of northern Himalayas are Ladhak,Zaskar, Kailash and Korakaram.
  • The average height of peak in this range is 6000metres.
  • The highest peaks in Northern Himalayas are the Riso Massif,Hardeol etc.
Eastern Himalayas
  • These are low hills and fully covered with forest and bushes.
  • It is composed of sandstone.
  • These have a single range which run from north to south.
  • The height of Eastern Himalayas ranges from 200metres to 4500metres.
  • The highest peaks in Eastern Himalayas are kanchenjunga,Mount Everest,Annapurna,Namcha Bawa etc.

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