Glaciers in Himalayas

Mon, 06/02/2008 - 00:40 — bharat

One must know thing about Himalayan Glacies is that Himalayan Glaciers are often called Temperate valley glaciers as they are smaller in size when compared to Polar Regions.
Himalayas well known exotic and picturesque glaciers are in Uttaranchal and attracts visitor from all over the world. Some glaciers of this region are Bandarpunch Glacier, Gangotri Glacier, Namik Glacier, Pindari Glacier.
Other important glaciers of Himalayas are Yamunotri, Gangotri, Zemu, Khumbu, Baltoro and Nubra. Many Perennial Rivers originate from these glaciers, thus forming a huge river system, within the Indian sub-continent.

Major glacier in Himachal Pradesh

Bara Shingri
Beas Kund Glacier
Sonapani
Chandra Glacier
Bhaga Glacier

Major glacier in Garhwal Himalayas

Gangotri
Tipra Bamak
Banderpunch
Chorbari Bamak
Dokri Bamak

Doonagiri Glacier
Nanda Devi Group Of Glaciers
Satopanth Bhagirathi-khark
Khatling Glacier

Major glacier in Kumaon Himalayas

Pindari
Sunderdhunga Glacier
Kapini Glacier
Maiktoli Glacier
Milam And Ralam Glacier

Major glacier in Ladakh Himalayas

Biafo
Siachen Glacier
Nubra Glacier
Baltoro Glacier
Hispar Glacier

Major glacier in Sikkim Himalayas

Zemu
Rathong Glacier
Talung
Lhonak