Question

Which part of the Himalayas has been traditionally known as Punjab Himalaya?

Answer 1

Hint- The part of Himalayas that has been traditionally known as Punjab Himalaya lies between two rivers. A significant portion of these Himalayas lies in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

Complete answer:
The 560km long stretch of the Himalayas that is lying between the Indus and the Satluj has been traditionally known as the 'Punjab Himalaya' but it is also called regionally as Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya from west to east respectively.
A large portion of this sector lies in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. As a result of which it is also named as the Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya.
In Jammu and Kashmir region, these are characterized by their high snow-covered peaks, deep valleys, interlocked spurs, and lastly the high Mountain passes. This range stretches for 700km in length while 500 km in width. They have a height of 3000 m along with a big number of glaciers. The Ladakh region of the Kashmir Himalayas is highly dominated by the cold desert conditions. The Kashmir valley belonging to this division is surrounded by the Greater Himalayas as well as the Lesser Himalayas. The Karewa soil is found here and this area is popular for the saffron and other dry fruit cultivation.
In the Himachal Pradesh Region, all the three ranges- the greater, the lesser, and the outer Himalayas are well represented. The northern slopes of the Himachal Himalayas are totally covered with thick forests, plains, as well as lakes. The southern slopes are rigorous with forest-clad. The Kangra valley, Kullu- Manali also lies here. These areas are said to be very productive and well known for orchards and scenic beauty.

Note-
The Himalayas,that are the abode to the highest peaks on the earth, are described as an incredible mountain system of Asia and a great wall between the Plateau of Tibet to the north and the alluvial plains of the Indian subcontinent to the south. They are divided longitudinally into 5 divisions from west to east.
However , the Punjab Himalayas division of the Himalayas from West to East.