◇ Also called - Lower Himalayas.
◇ Lies between shiwaliks in south and Greater himalayas in North.
◇ 60 - 80km wide.
◇ 2400 km length.
◇ Southern slopes - steep and bare and Northern slopes - Gentle and forest covered.
□ IMPORTANT RANGES
◇ Pir panjal range - J & K.
◇ Dhaola dhar range - HP.
◇ Mussorie range and Nag tibba range - UK.
◇ Mahabharat range - Nepal.
