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CLIMATE
Indian
Terrain:- Upland plain (Deccan Plateau) in south India, flat to rolling
plain along the Ganges, deserts in western region of India, Himalayas
in northern region. India is a vast country covering an area of 32,87,782
sq. km. The Himalayas, stretching from east to west in the north,
form the northern boundary.The mighty mountain ranges separate India
from China and Nepal. Where the Himalayan ranges end, there begin
the great northern plains, are flat. They are drained by a number
of rivers, the Ganga being the most important of them all. The Brahmaputra
is another major north Indian river. The Indus (Sindh) flows in the
north-west direction.The Deccan plateaus, south of the plains, have
ranges of hills along the eastern and western coasts of the peninsula.
The Krishna and the Godavari are the major rivers of the south. There
are ranges of hills even in the north-east. In the west the plains
of the Punjab merge into the Thar Desert. That is why India has rich
variety of landscapes and climates.
Elevation extremes:-
The lowest point in India: Indian Ocean 0 m and highest point is Mount
Kanchenjunga 8,598 metres above sea level.
India is as large as a continent with a varying climate. Broadly speaking
October to March tend to be the most pleasant months over much of
the country. But you can always find a suitable place with your choice
of climate according to your month of travel. If you are travelling
during the summer months, the Northern part that borders the world's
longest mountain range, the Himalays is pleasant. The South also has
its hill stations and most certainly the mountains of Kashmir, Himachal
Pradesh, North Uttar Pradesh. The famous hill resorts of the South
like Kodai Kanal, Ootacamund and Croog, beside Darjeeling, Sikkim
are recommended in summer.
India has three major seasons - winter - summer and the monsoon. Winter
months (November-March) are bright and pleasant, with snowfall in
the northern hills. Summer time (April-June) is hot in most parts
of India, and it is then that the numerous hill resorts provide cool
retreat. During the monsoon, rainfall is heavy along the west coast
between June and September, and along the east coast between mid-October
and December.
In the far south, the monsoonal weather pattern tends to make January
to September more pleasant, while Sikkim and the areas of northeastern
India tend to be more palatable between March and August, and Kashmir
and the mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh are at their most
accessible between May and September. The deserts of Rajasthan and
the northwestern Indian Himalayan region are at their best during
the monsoon.
The trekking season in the Indian Himalaya runs roughly from April
to November, though this varies widely depending on the trek, altitude
and region. The ski season is between January and March. The dates
of particular festivals which may determine the timing of your visit
are listed in the events section. |
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