Fig 1.3 to 1.6 : Various views of Himalayas from Southern (Indian) side. Compare these with the view from Tibetan side in Fig 1.1
The diagram below
shows some typical
vegetation in the
Himalayas.
The mountain has
been divided into five
levels of elevation.
Some of the main
types of trees are
shown here.
1.3 The narrow steep valleys
formed in Sikkim.
1.4 Identify terrace farming on
Himalays and pebbles on
drainage.
1.5 Sketch of different levels of
vegetation in the Himalayas.
1.6 View of the Mawkdok Dympep
Valley in Meghalaya.
