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This map showing the location of the Himalayas. Far view of the Himalayan mountain range. The eastern frontier of the hill region lies along the rivers Tista and Rangit; beyond it is Rishi-La and Bhutan.
The lower regions of the Labyrinth hilly forest-clad ridges have been cleared for the cultivation of world famous Darjeeling tea. The region is located in very strategic position of North Bengal, which touches 3 international borders, viz.
Nepal in west, Bhutan in north-east, and Bangladesh in south-east; its northern and southern boundaries touch Indian states Sikkim, West Bengal and Bihar, respectively. The region r eceives plenty of rains and has a wide range of climates from tropical to sub-alpine. The forests in and around Darjeeling have delightful flora and fauna. Four thousand species of flowering plants, three hundred varieties of ferns including tree ferns and numerous types of flowerless plants, mosses, algae, fungi, birches, and of course, the prize orchids, wild and cultivated, are found in Darjeeling.
West Bengal hill at a glance. The state is bounded by Assam on its east, north and north-west and by Bangladesh on the south and south-west. The Khasi hills and Jaintia hills, which form the central and eastern parts of Meghalaya, respectively, are imposing plateaus with rolling grasslands, hills and river valleys.
The southern face of the plateaus is marked by deep gorges and abrupt slopes. Water falls rush down steep slopes and carve deep valleys through which swift flowing rivers descend to the plains. At the foot of these slopes, a narrow strip of plain land runs along the international border with Bangladesh. The state has a number of rivers but none of them are navigable; the major rivers are Ildek, Dudnai, Krishnai, Jinari, Didak, Jinjiram, Mahadeo, Moheshkali and Someshwari.
The climate of the central and eastern Meghalaya is conducive whereas in the western Meghalaya, except for the winter, it becomes oppressive. Meghalaya is well known for its clouds and rainfall. Meghalaya at a glance. Assam state of the country is comprised of 23 districts. The hill region lies between 25 o 3 ' — 26 o 35 ' N latitudes and 92 o 10 ' — 93 o 50 ' E longitudes. It is situated at the southern part of Assam and is bounded by Nagaland and Manipur states on the east and Meghalaya on the west.
The northern part of the region touches Marigaon, Nagaon, and Golaghat districts of Assam, while southern part is bound by Cachar district of the state. Most of the area is covered by hills. The Thumjang 1, m is the highest peak in Borail range. Other peaks are - Hempeupet 1, m and Singhason 1, m. The plain areas consist of valleys of the Jamuna, Kapili and Dhansiri rivers lying in its eastern part.
The forests depict a high amount of landscape heterogeneity promoting greater bio-diversity. These forest areas are natural museums of living giant trees, a treasure house of rare, endemic and endangered species and medicinal plants. Due to variation in topography, the hill region experiences change in climate in different parts. Rainfall varies from 2, — 2, mm and Borail range receives the heaviest rainfall in the region. Assam hills at a glance.
Geographical area km 2 15, It is strategically situated between the river valleys of Myanmar and Bangladesh. The state has hills and sub-mountains in the central and eastern region. The main rivers of the state are - Gumti, Manu, Dhalai and Khowai. The rainfall varies from 1, mm at Sonamura to 2, mm at Kamalpur with annual average of 2, mm in the state.
Tripura at a glance. The state is bounded by Tripura and Bangladesh on its west, the Chin hills of Myanmar on its east and south, and by Manipur and Assam on its north. Mizoram is a land of rolling hills, rivers and lakes. As many as 21 hill ranges of different heights run through the length and breadth of the state. The terrain has variegated topography, extremely rugged leaving some plains scattered in the state. Hills in the state extend from north to south with an inclination to be higher in east to the territory and tapering in the north and south.
The average height of the hills is about m. Blue Mountain is the highest peak 2, m of the state. Mizoram has an abundance of trees, bushes, plants, shrubs and grasses. There are many rivers in the state and some of them are the Tlawng, Tuirail, Tuiwal, and Koladyne. The climate of the state exhibits a strong seasonal rhythm.
Normally the state has four seasons — winter, pre-monsoon, monsoon and retreating monsoon. Annual rainfall varies from a minimum of cm to a maximum of cm with an average of cm. Mizoram has the distinction of having the highest percentage Mizoram at a glance.
The state is bounded by Nagaland on north, Mizoram on south, Myanmar on east and Cachar district of Assam on west. Geographically, the state is divided into two tracts; the hills and the plains.
The eastern wing of the Himalaya, specially its lower hills, constitutes an important feature of the landscape of Manipur. Some of the mountains are quite high like a peak on the Nagaland-Manipur border, which is more than 3, m in height. Barak and its tributaries constituted the plains of the state.
Depending on the altitude of hill ranges, the climatic condition varies from tropical to sub-alpine. The wet forests and the pine forests occur between , m above mean sea level and they together sustain a host of rare and endemic plants and animal lives. These areas tend to have cold winters and mild summers that allow for plant growth. Rhododendron plants cover the lower shrublands, while the alpine meadows, directly above, host a range of flora in the warmer months.
Animals found in this region include the snow leopard, Himalayan tahr, musk deer, and pikas. Temperate Coniferous Forest: In the northeast, temperate sub-alpine conifer forests are found at elevations of 8, to 13, ft.
Located in the inner valley area, these forests are protected from harsh monsoon conditions by surrounding mountain ranges. The dominant tree types are pine, hemlock, spruce, and fir. Animals found in this region include red pandas, takins, and musk deer.
Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests: Found in middle elevations of 6, to 9, ft.
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