Question

Name a few hill stations in the Middle Himalayas.

Answer 1

Hint The Indian Himalayan region is divided into three parts namely the Shiwalik or the outer Himalayas, the Himachal or the lesser Himalayas, and Himadri or the greater Himalayas. The Himachal region is also called lesser Himalayas or the region of Middle Himalayas where many hill stations are situated.

Complete step by step answer The hill stations of Middle Himalayas are Barog, Barot, Tattapani, Triund, Rohtang, Reckong Peo, Palampur, Narkanda, Mashobra, Manali, Kullu, Kufri, Khajjiar, Kasauli, Kalpa, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Chitkul, Chamba, and Chail. Among these hill stations one of the most famous hill stations is Manali. Manali is very popular for its beautiful scenery, adventure sports and trekking. Many people visit here throughout the year and especially in winters when there is snowfall in the region which increases the joy of nature. Kullu is also popularly known for its ranges and local markets of woollen clothes. Few places to visit here are Bijli Mahadev temple, Raghunath temple and Kali Bari temple. Shimla is also situated in the region of Middle Himalayas which is famous for its panoramic beauty. It is a very famous hill station of northern India and attracts tourists throughout the year. Ladakh is also among the most important places here. It is famous for trekking, mountaineering, rafting, adventure sports. It also has many Buddhist monasteries. Ladakh is the most inhabited region of the country.

Note Some of the important ranges of middle Himalayas include Mahabharata Lekh, Nag Tiba, Mussoorie range, Dhaola Dhar, and Pir Panjal.