| The Himalayas form the wide mountain system | | | | and fauna with its mesmerising natural beauty and |
| of central Asia. The Himalayan mountain range is | | | | exotic wildlife. Where the Western Himalayas |
| the youngest and the highest of all on this planet. | | | | boast of various varieties of trees like Deodars, |
| Himalayan mountains display an exciting range of | | | | Blue Pines, Silver Firs, Chirpines, Junipers and |
| mountain scenery from the high ranges of Great | | | | Spruce, Eastern Himalayas have abundance of |
| Himalayas to the foothills of Shivalik mountain | | | | Oaks, Birch, Maples, Rhododendrons and Dwarf |
| peaks. Himalayan mountains offer its visitors | | | | Willows. |
| various snowcapped mountain peaks, evergreen | | | | There are a number of natural parks in Himalayan |
| alpine meadows, a number of beautiful lakes, | | | | mountain ranges which serve as a natural habitat |
| several high glaciers and some of the sacred | | | | for a vast variety of animal and bird species. |
| snow fed rivers. | | | | Since the Himalayan ranges have a harsh climate, |
| Himalayan mountain range has ten of the world's | | | | animals, birds and plants which can adjust them in |
| highest mountain peaks, out of which eight are | | | | such environment can only survive in the region. |
| located in Nepal, which also include Mount Everest, | | | | Some of the main species found here include |
| the world's highest mountain peak. Mount Everest, | | | | Snow Leopard, Himalayan Tiger, Deer, Chital, Wild |
| K2 (Austin Godwin), Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat | | | | Boar, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Musk Deer, Red |
| and Annapurna are the five main mountains which | | | | Panda, Monkey, Langur, Kashmir Stag and Black |
| form the Himalayan mountain range. | | | | Bear. |
| Most of its lofty peaks remain covered with snow | | | | Apart from this there are a number of bird |
| throughout the year. These are also a source of | | | | species which are found in Himalayan mountains. |
| origin for a number of snow fed rivers like Ganga, | | | | Various migrated bird species also make |
| Yamuna, Indus, Brahmaputra, Satluj and Beas etc. | | | | Himalayas their home during winters, when there |
| Majestic Mountains | | | | is very low temperature at their origin places. |
| There are a number of majestic mountains | | | | Himalayan Climate |
| ranging above 7,300 meters above sea level. | | | | There are harsh climate conditions in most of the |
| These include the highest mountain peak Mount | | | | Himalayan regions. Variation in climate occurs |
| Everest (8,864 m), Kanchenjunga (8,598 m) and | | | | according to the change in elevation of the region. |
| Nanda Devi (7,817 m). Himalayas in India are | | | | With the increase in elevation of the region, |
| divided into three main categories i.e. Greater | | | | temperature gets cold on the other hand it |
| Himalayas, which have the highest Himalayan | | | | becomes warm and wet with the decrease in |
| peaks, Middle Himalayas consisting of Dhauladhar | | | | altitude. |
| and Pir Panjal ranges and Lower Himalayas or | | | | There are mainly two seasons in Himalayan |
| Shivalik range. Himalayan mountain range extends | | | | mountain ranges i.e. Summers and Winters. |
| 1,500 miles in length and 250 miles in width. Most | | | | Though winters are extremely cold as the |
| of the high Himalayan mountain ranges remain | | | | mountain peaks receive heavy snowfall but |
| covered with snow throughout the year. | | | | summers are quite mild and make the Himalayan |
| Birth of Himalayan Mountains | | | | destinations best summer holiday hideouts. |
| Himalayas now stand on the area which was once | | | | Summer season here expands from April to June. |
| under a deep sea called as Tethys Sea. The | | | | Monsoons arrive in Himalayan region in the months |
| rocks comprising of Mount Everest were once | | | | of July and August. Whereas, winters are |
| deposited on the floor of Tethys Sea. Himalayan | | | | witnessed from November to March. |
| mountain range was created due to the powerful | | | | When to Visit Himalayan Mountain Destinations |
| earth movements, millions of years ago. The | | | | The best season to visit Himalayas is between |
| Indian Tectonic plates pressed against the | | | | April to June and from September to November. |
| Eurasian continental plates and thus resulting in | | | | However, those who love to enjoy the winters |
| raising of deposits laid down under the Tethys | | | | and winter sports, the months from December to |
| Sea. Rising of the Himalayan mountains still | | | | February are the best as winter sports events |
| continue today. | | | | and winter carnivals are organised during this |
| Flora and Fauna in Himalayan Mountains | | | | period in various Himalayan destinations. |
| Himalayas are covered with varied array of flora | | | | |