difference between great Himalayas and Middle Himalayas

Dear student,
Greater/Inner Himalayas:
1. The highest mountain range of the Himalayas.
 
2. Under perpetual snow, these ranges have an average height of about 6000m.
 
3. Mountain peaks with a height of more than 8000m are situated in this mountain range. (Eg: Kanchenjunga- 8595m, Nangaparbat- 8126m)
 
Lesser/Middle Himalayas:
1. Situated to the south of the Himadri
 
2. Average height is above 3000m
 
3. Many health resorts are situated on the southern slope of the mountain range, eg: Shimla, Darjeeling.
 
Regards
 

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