Facts about HIMALAYA
Himalaya is Youngest Mountain Range and Restless
The Himalayas is considered to be the tallest and youngest mountain ranges (approximately 70million 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
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
Abode of Snow that Never Melts
The term Himalaya also means abode of snow. This is because the mountains of the Himalayas are
Comments
Post a Comment