Mountains in Jammu kashmir for jkssb exam
Jammu and Kashmir state is a mountainious state that constitute various rangesof mountains.
(i) The Western Himalayan Range:-
The great Himalayas form the natural boundaries between India and Tibet. In
the Eastern Himalayas are the lofty Peaks of Kan Chin Jinga and Dhaula giri both above
28,000 feet above sea level. The highest peaks of western Himalayan range are Nanda
Devi 25749 feet, Gya peak 24,764 feet, Mono Monali peak 23,900 feet and Porgyal
22,700 feet above sea level.
(ii) Mid Himalaya or the Pir Panjal Range:-
This range of Mid Himalaya consists of a distinct masses of mountains which
has been sub divided into four sub ranges. (a) Bisahar Range is the shoot off the
Western Himalayas extending from the cluster of Jamnotri peak to the Satluj below
Shatul for about 80 km.
Lahul Range : which streches for about 200km. along the south ward sweep
of Chenab in Kishtwar beyond this continues the well known Siwalik range.
Pir Panjal Range: The Pir Panjal range extends from Jamnotri Peak to the
Swat river for about 590 kms. Between the Jamuna and the Indus, the direction
is South East to North West, upto Indus. The height and lofties peak of the Pir
Panjal is 15,000 ft and the lowest pass was 9640 ft. above sea level.
(iii) The Outer Himalayas or the Dhola Dhar Range:-
The outer or the Sub Himalayas ranges start from the bends of the Bias river
Mandi, upto the promineul peaks of Gnadga on the river Indus. However, it has the
peaks of maximum height between Bias and Ravi. Out of all these most prestigious
range of hills is northern hills of Kangra valley, is known by the name of Dhada Dhar
range.
the natural boundaries between Kullu, Manali, Chamba of Himachal Pradesh. To the
eastern side it extends upto Kuman.
(ii) The Siwalik Range:-
The second portion of the sub Himialayan range extends from Ravi to Chenab.
It forms the natural boundaries between Chamba, Bhadarwah in the north and Chenani,
Ram Nagar on the South. From Chenani it breaks up into a remarkable Triple Peaked
Mountain which is sacred for the Hindus named as Trikuta Devi Peak 7000 ft. This is
the famous peak for the Mata Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage. This Range is extend up the
Poonch.
(iii) The Third or the central portion of the Sub Himalaya is known as Rattan Panjal
which is crossed by old Bhimber road to Kashmir and derives its name from the pass
of Rattan Pir. This ridge has the elevation between 7700 fet to 11,000 feet above sea
level.
Jehleum to Indus. It has very small peaks of the elevation of 7,000 ft and well covered
with trees of Pine, devdar and small herbs, on its northern slopes.
This range of Mid Himalaya consists of a distinct masses of mountains which
has been sub divided into four sub ranges. (a) Bisahar Range is the shoot off the
Western Himalayas extending from the cluster of Jamnotri peak to the Satluj below
Shatul for about 80 km.
Lahul Range : which streches for about 200km. along the south ward sweep
of Chenab in Kishtwar beyond this continues the well known Siwalik range.
Pir Panjal Range: The Pir Panjal range extends from Jamnotri Peak to the
Swat river for about 590 kms. Between the Jamuna and the Indus, the direction
is South East to North West, upto Indus. The height and lofties peak of the Pir
Panjal is 15,000 ft and the lowest pass was 9640 ft. above sea level.
(iii) The Outer Himalayas or the Dhola Dhar Range:-
The outer or the Sub Himalayas ranges start from the bends of the Bias river
Mandi, upto the promineul peaks of Gnadga on the river Indus. However, it has the
peaks of maximum height between Bias and Ravi. Out of all these most prestigious
range of hills is northern hills of Kangra valley, is known by the name of Dhada Dhar
range.
| (i) | The Dhaula Dhar Range:- The first important ridge of Sub Himalayan or the Outer Himalayan range forms |
eastern side it extends upto Kuman.
(ii) The Siwalik Range:-
The second portion of the sub Himialayan range extends from Ravi to Chenab.
It forms the natural boundaries between Chamba, Bhadarwah in the north and Chenani,
Ram Nagar on the South. From Chenani it breaks up into a remarkable Triple Peaked
Mountain which is sacred for the Hindus named as Trikuta Devi Peak 7000 ft. This is
the famous peak for the Mata Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage. This Range is extend up the
Poonch.
(iii) The Third or the central portion of the Sub Himalaya is known as Rattan Panjal
which is crossed by old Bhimber road to Kashmir and derives its name from the pass
of Rattan Pir. This ridge has the elevation between 7700 fet to 11,000 feet above sea
level.
| (iv) | The Kotli Range of sub Himalaya is although unknown but its short ridges |
| extend from Kotle (POK occupied area) to Dhan gali. | |
| (v) | The fifth and the most waterly portion of the sub-Himalayan ranges are from |
with trees of Pine, devdar and small herbs, on its northern slopes.
The other mountains peaks in Jammu & Kashmir are :-
Nanga Parbat:- It is the highest mountain peak in the state with an altitude of
8127 mts.
Gash Brari:- The peak is 17,836 ft. high above sea level and is accessible
through Pahalgam.
Amarnath Peak:- It is 17,321 ft. above the sea level and is approachable via
Pahalgam and Sonamarg.
Haba Khatoon Mountain:- It is 17,000 ft. high and lies in Gurez valley.
Harmukh Mountain:- It is 1698 feet high. It forms a past of greater Himalayas
and lies between Jhelum and Kishan Ganga river.
Afferwath Mountain:- It is 14,500 ft. high and lies near Gulmarg. Alphather
Glacier, the source of Nilnag lake is located on it.
Nanga Parbat:- It is the highest mountain peak in the state with an altitude of
8127 mts.
Gash Brari:- The peak is 17,836 ft. high above sea level and is accessible
through Pahalgam.
Amarnath Peak:- It is 17,321 ft. above the sea level and is approachable via
Pahalgam and Sonamarg.
Haba Khatoon Mountain:- It is 17,000 ft. high and lies in Gurez valley.
Harmukh Mountain:- It is 1698 feet high. It forms a past of greater Himalayas
and lies between Jhelum and Kishan Ganga river.
Afferwath Mountain:- It is 14,500 ft. high and lies near Gulmarg. Alphather
Glacier, the source of Nilnag lake is located on it.