Facts about HIMALAYA

Himalaya is Youngest Mountain Range and Restless

The Himalayas is considered to be the tallest and youngest mountain ranges (approximately 70
million years old). A continental collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates resulted into the development of the Himalayan mountain ranges. Various geological tests conducted by scientists have confirmed that this great mountain range still moves approximately 20mm every year. Because of this restless or continuous movement of the plates, the whole Himalayan region is prone to various natural disasters like earthquakes, tremors and landslides.

Salubrious Climate Perfect for Unforgettable Vacations

The climate of the Himalayas tends to differ according to height. It gets cooler as the height increases
and gets wetter as the altitude decreases. As a result, the climate of the Himalayan region is very unpredictable and changes very rapidly. There are usually two major seasons experienced over here, which are winter and summer. During the summers, the temperature remains quite salubrious making it an excellent summer holiday getaway. In the winter season, the region receives extreme snowfall with bone-chilling temperatures.


















A God by Itself

In Hindu religion, the Himalaya is known as the Giri-raj, which means the "King of the Mountains". The Hindu people consider the Himalayas as a sacrosanct place and believe it to be the dwelling place of Gods. It has got mention in the epic Ramayana, Mahabharat, Rig Veda, Skanda Purana and many other Puranas. Many saints regard the Himalayas as the land of holy practices where perform the penance and worship the Lord. 


Home to the Exotic Wildlife Creatures and Flora

The Himalayas serve as a natural habitat to some of the exotic species of animals like the snow

leopard, wild goat, Tibetan sheep, musk deer and mountain goats. To watch the majestic snow leopards, you have to climb the higher altitudes of the mountain. Besides the animals, many diverse and beautiful species of birds are found in the region such as the brown rock chat, grey bushchat, black rumped flameback woodpecker, verditer flycatcher, hill patridge and Himalayan bulbul which are simply a treat to the eyes. The flora of the Himalayas includes Deodar, Rhododendron, Juniper, teak, rosewood and Pine trees.


Abode of Snow that Never Melts

The term Himalaya also means abode of snow. This is because the mountains of the Himalayas are
covered with the deposit of ice and snow. The upper portion of the Mount Everest (above 5,500 km) is draped with snow that never melts. The glaciers situated around this mountain range are a reservoir of crystal-clear fresh water.

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