India has seven principal mountain ranges. Among these, pride of place belongs naturally to the Himalayas - the abode of the snows. The Himalayas are the world's youngest and largest east-west mountain chain and stretch some 2,500 kilometres (1,600 miles) in an arc across the top of the Indian subcontinent.The mountains were fonned between 50 and 60 million years ago. The most recently formed are the lower foothills known as the Shivaliks which consist of sedimentary rock very susceptible to erosion. Beyond the Shivaliks lie the Himachal, the Lesser Himalayas. It is in these ranges that the most celebrated hill stations are found: Shimla, Dalhousie, Mussoorie, Nainitaland, Darjeeling. Like most northern hill stations they are situated between 1,230 metres and 2,460 metres (4-8,000 feet) and the peaks on which they stand would no doubt have qualified as mountains rather than mere hills were it not for the Himadri, the Great Himalayas, beyond.
In the Himadri are Everest and Annapurna, which lie within Nepal, and Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat and Nanda Devi, which fall within the boundaries of India. From the Himalayas flow the great rivers of the Punjab, as well as the holiest river of all, the Ganga or Ganges.The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world but the lesser known Aravalli is one of the oldest. The Vindyas divide the wide Genetics plain of the north from peninsular India, the triangular plateau which forms the southern part of the country. They stretch over 1,000 kilometers (627 miles) across the top of the peninsula at an average altitude of 300 meters (974 feet) and form one of the country's main watersheds.
The enchanting hill stations of India are not only known for their exceptional scenic beauty, but they are the 'paradise of adventure seekers'. The hill stations of India offer an exciting range of adventures such as rock climbing, river rafting, trekking, skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding and mountain biking among many other activities. As most of the hill stations in India were developed by British, they also have many beautiful colonial structures. Visit and explore the beautiful hill stations of India with Tourist Spots in India and get rewarded with a lifetime holiday experience.
In the Himadri are Everest and Annapurna, which lie within Nepal, and Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat and Nanda Devi, which fall within the boundaries of India. From the Himalayas flow the great rivers of the Punjab, as well as the holiest river of all, the Ganga or Ganges.The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world but the lesser known Aravalli is one of the oldest. The Vindyas divide the wide Genetics plain of the north from peninsular India, the triangular plateau which forms the southern part of the country. They stretch over 1,000 kilometers (627 miles) across the top of the peninsula at an average altitude of 300 meters (974 feet) and form one of the country's main watersheds.
The enchanting hill stations of India are not only known for their exceptional scenic beauty, but they are the 'paradise of adventure seekers'. The hill stations of India offer an exciting range of adventures such as rock climbing, river rafting, trekking, skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding and mountain biking among many other activities. As most of the hill stations in India were developed by British, they also have many beautiful colonial structures. Visit and explore the beautiful hill stations of India with Tourist Spots in India and get rewarded with a lifetime holiday experience.
