TOP 20 PHYSIOGRAPHIC PLACES OF INDIA
Here are some of the most notable physiographic places in India, including rivers, mountains, and beaches:
Mountains
- *THE HIMALAYAS*: The highest mountain range in the world, stretching across northern India
- *KANGCHENJUNGA*: The highest peak in India, located in the Himalayas
- *NANDA DEVI*: A prominent peak in the Himalayas
- *WESTERN GHATS*: A mountain range along the western coast of India
- *EASTERN GHATS*: A discontinuous mountain range along the eastern coast of India
- *ARAVALLI RANGE*: One of the oldest folded mountains in the world
Rivers
- *GANGES RIVER*: A major river in northern India, considered sacred in Hinduism
- *BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER*: A major river in northeastern India
- *GODAVARI RIVER*: A major river in southern India
- *KRISHNA RIVER*: A major river in southern India
Beaches
- *GOA BEACHES*: Known for their golden sand and vibrant nightlife
- *ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS*: A union territory with picturesque beaches and coral reefs
- *ELEPHANT BEACH*: A popular beach on Havelock Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Plateaus
- *DECCAN PLATEAU*: A large plateau in southern India
- *MALWA PLATEAU*: A plateau in central India
- *CHHOTANAGPUR PLATEAU*: A plateau in eastern India
Deserts
- *THAR DESERT*: A large desert in western India
Islands
- *LAKSHADWEEP ISLANDS*: A union territory located in the Arabian Sea
Other notable places
- *SUNDARBANS*: The largest mangrove forest in the world, located in eastern India
- *KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK*: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the one-horned rhinoceros
- *PANGONG LAKE*: A high-altitude lake in Ladakh
- *YUMTHANG VALLEY*: A picturesque valley in Sikkim ¹
