Himalayas form one of the longest chain of mountains in the world which runs all along the border of Northern India — right from Jammu and Kashmir in the West to Arunachal Pradesh in the East. Not to forget its dominance in Nepal, Bhutan and China’s Tibetan autonomous region as well. That the Himalayas get described as “Great” is not a bit of exaggeration — lush green hills, snow-capped peaks, gurgling rivers, energetic streams, chilly winds, snowy passes, religious sites, beautiful monasteries reflecting unique Buddhist architecture, diverse wildlife, colourful flowers and rare orchids bring out the best of the mountains.
Himalayas form one of the longest chain of mountains in the world which runs all along the border of Northern India — right from Jammu and Kashmir in the West to Arunachal Pradesh in the East. Not to forget its dominance in Nepal, Bhutan and China’s Tibetan autonomous region as well. That the Himalayas get described as “Great” is not a bit of exaggeration — lush green hills, snow-capped peaks, gurgling rivers, energetic streams, chilly winds, snowy passes, religious sites, beautiful monasteries reflecting unique Buddhist architecture, diverse wildlife, colourful flowers and rare orchids bring out the best of the mountains.
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