MOUNTAINS IN JAMMU KASHMIR

Jammu Kashmir is known for a number of mountain ranges. It is a place where heavens touch the earth. The mountains are majestic, colossal, grand and beautiful. Most of the mountains are snow-covered throughout the year inhabiting many enormous glaciers, providing water supply to a large part of Asia. All the three divisions are mostly mountainous. The state itself is located in the mighty Himalayan Range of mountains. World’s second highest peak K2 or Mount Austin Godwin is in Ladakh region. The mountain ranges found in the state are:

• Zanskar Range
• Nunkun Range
• Harmukh Range
• Zabarwan Range
• Amarnath Range
• Affarwat Range
• Pir Panjal Range
• Shivalik Range
• Tosamaidan Range
• Karakorum Range

Many other mountains are also found in Kashmir.