The Karakoram and Pir Panjal Range
Located to the North-west and South of the Himalayas, the Karakoram and Pir Panjal Range are also known as the Lower Himalayas. The Karakoram range lies in the disputed region of India-Pakistan border, and thus both the countries have laid a claim over it. The Karakoram Range stretches over a distance of 500 Km and a part of it extends into Afghanistan and is known as Hindu-Kush there. The Karakoram is home to the world’s second and third largest glaciers, the Siachen Glacier and the Biafo Glacier.
The Pir Panjal Range begins from Himachal Pradesh and ends in Jammu & Kashmir. This range is the source of rivers like Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum.
K2, at a height of 8611 m lies in the Karakoram Range and is the second highest peak in the world.
