The Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu-Kush range of mountains extend from Namcha Barwa in the east to the borders of Afghanistan in the west. This mountain system in Asia, comprising a series of parallel and converging ranges and forming the highest mountain region in the world. The immense mountain range began to form between 40 and 50 million years ago , when two large landmasses, India and Eurasia, driven by plate movement, collided.
The pressure of the impinging plates could only be relieved by thrusting skyward, contorting the collision zone, and forming the jagged Himalayan peaks. More than 30 peaks of the Himalayas rise to heights of m 25, ft or more, and one of these, Mount Everest m , is the world's highest mountain. Hemis National Park. Hemis National Park Reaching an altitude of 6,m in eastern Ladakh, these valleys and peaks are in the Zanskar Range which is in turn part of the Tethys or Tibetan Himalayas.
With wonderful trekking territory such as Markha and Rumbak Valleys it is famously home to the snow leopard, and tracking this elusive Himalayan feline is a spectacular way to see these peaks in winter, when they come down from higher ground in search of food.
Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Park Although less well known as a Himalayan hot spot, this national park and the hill regions of Assam state are on the edge of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hotspot.
There are also herds of the barasingha or swamp deer and wild buffalo. Ladakh Range and Khardung La. Ladakh Range and Khardung La Actually part of the Karakoram Range, considered an extension of the Himalayas by many, but geologists will put you right on that one, they lie north of Leh in Ladakh.
Part of the ancient caravan route that takes you to Kashgar in China, you can now drive or cycle this famous route. Mandi Located in the NW Himalayas, Mandi is one of the most spectacular cultural and spiritual hubs of Himachal Pradesh, with over eighty shrines and temples here built by Sikhs, Hindus and Buddhists. As well as this, the nearby exquisitely elevated Rewalsar is home to a monastery, the Sikh Gurdwara and Hindu temple.
And so in the words of that mountain expert, Manilow - Oh Mandi. You came and you gave without taking. There are two great ways to be moved by the mountains here. And second, spend time in rural villages such as Thali, Baror, Suni and Mahunag where yoga followed by hot springs with views to die for are very much part of local life.
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ABTA member P so you are fully protected. Here are just a few examples of Himalayan ecology:. Western alpine shrubs and meadows can be found between 9, and 16, ft. These areas tend to have cold winters and mild summers that allow for plant growth.
Rhododendron plants cover the lower shrublands, while the alpine meadows, directly above, host a range of flora in the warmer months. Animals found in this region include the snow leopard, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, and pikas. Temperate Coniferous Forest: In the northeast, temperate sub-alpine conifer forests are found at elevations of 8, to 13, ft. Located in the inner valley area, these forests are protected from harsh monsoon conditions by surrounding mountain ranges.
The dominant tree types are pine, hemlock, spruce, and fir. Animals found in this region include red pandas, takins, and musk deer. Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests: Found in middle elevations of 6, to 9, ft. These forests receive almost 80 inches of annual rainfall, mostly during the monsoon season. In addition to indigenous oaks and maples, plants like orchids, lichen, and ferns also grow in the area.
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