Physical Aspects of the Darjeeling Himalaya: Understanding from a Geographical Perspective
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 3
Abstract
Darjyu Lyang or the „land of God‟ or „heaven on earth‟ is believed to have given Darjeeling its name which is a corrupted form of Dorjee-ling of the Lamaist religion. Geographically, the Darjeeling Himalaya is wedged between the Central (Nepal) Himalaya to the west and the Bhutan Himalaya to the east. The region is highly complex with innumerable variety of micro and macro relief forms. The hills rise abruptly from the plains that is, approximately from about 150 m and the elevation increases north-westwards upto Sandakphu (3636 m). The two most important rivers are the river Teesta and the river Great Rangeet. Both these glacier fed rivers originate from Sikkim. While the Teesta originates from the Zemu glacier located in north Sikkim the Rangeet arises from the Rothong glacier in West Sikkim. The region shows its own climatic peculiarities caused by its geographical location, relief and a wide range of altitudinal variations ranging from 300 - 3700 m above sea level. It exhibits a typical monsoon climate, with wet summers and dry winters. With its bracing climate, unrivalled scenic beauty, enhanced further by the majestic view of Kanchendzonga resulted its emergence as the “Queen of All Hill Stations”.
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Dr. Laitpharlang Cajee
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