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Physiographic Divisions of the Himalayas


For a systematic study of the physiography and relief, Himalayas may be divided into the following four divisions from north to south:


1. The Trans-Himalayas


2. The Greater Himalayas


3. The Lesser Himalayas


4. The Shiwaliks or the Outer Himalayas.


 

1. The Trans-Himalayas2. The Greater Himalayas3. The Lesser Himalayas4. The Shiwaliks or Outer Himalayas/Sub-Himalayas