Question

5 differences between northern and eastern himalayas

Answer 1

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.