Mountain Ranges & Passes in India

Important Mountain Ranges

The Himalayas

  • The Himalayan Mountain Range, known as the 'abode of snow' in Sanskrit, stands as India's highest mountain range.
  • It is the youngest range in India, formed by the collision of two tectonic plates.
  • This magnificent range boasts nearly every highest peak globally, with over 100 summits surpassing an average height of 7200 meters.
  • Among them, Mount Everest reigns supreme at 8848 meters and is situated within Nepal's Himalayan Range.
  • Beyond its towering peaks, the Himalayas serve as the wellspring of several major river systems, including the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus.
  • Furthermore, they play a ....
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