Western Himalaya


Western Himalaya refers to the western half of the Himalayas, stretching from Badakhshan in northeastern Afghanistan/southern Tajikistan, Pakistan through North India originate from the Western Himalaya.
Included within the Western Himalayas are the Zanskar Range, the Pir Panjal Range, and parts of the Sivalik Range and the Great Himalayas and the Dhaola Dhar Range.
The Jhelum River rises in the Pir Panjal Range in Jammu and Kashmir, India, and flows northwestward through the Vale of Kashmir before entering the Pakistani-administered sector. The highest point is Nanga Parbat, at the northwestern end of the region.

Geology

Ecology

Flora

Economic activities

Cultural significance

Many sites revered by people belonging to various faith and religions.

Pilgrimage sites