INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Himalayas themselves stretch uninterruptedly for about 1, 550 miles (2, 500 km) from west to east between Nanga Parbat (26, 660 feet [8, 126 metres]), in the Pakistani-administered portion of the Kashmir region, and Namjagbarwa (Namcha Barwa) Peak (25, 445 feet [7, 756 metres]), in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Detailed explanation-2: -The extent of Himalayas in the east-west is about 2, 500 km.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Eastern Himalayas extend from eastern Nepal across Northeast India, Bhutan, the Tibet Autonomous Region to Yunnan in China and northern Myanmar.

Detailed explanation-4: -From west to east the Himalayas are divided broadly into three mountainous regions: western, central, and eastern.

Detailed explanation-5: -It acts as a strong defense barrier. The Himalayas save our country from the cold and dry winds of Central Asia. They also prevent the monsoon winds of the Indian Ocean from crossing over to Northern countries and cause heavy rainfall in Northern India. Many rivers have their sources in the Himalayan ranges.