Besides the longitudinal divisions, the Himalayas have been divided on the basis of regions from west to east. These divisions have been demarcated by river valleys.
- Punjab Himalaya: The part of the Himalayas lying between Indus and Satluj has been traditionally known as Punjab Himalaya but it is also known regionally as Kashmir and Himachal Himalaya from west to east respectively. Karakoram, Zaskar, Ladakh, Pir panjal, Dhola Dhar are the main ranges of this section
- Kumaon Himalayas: The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers. Nanda Devi, Kamet, Trishul, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri are important peak.
- Nepal Himalayas: The part of the Himalayas lying between Kali and Teesta. This is the tallest section of Himalayas and is covered by peaks of perpetual snow. Mount Everest is the highest peak of the world is found in this region. Other important Peaks are Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Dhaula Giri, and Anapurna.
- Assam Himalayas: The part lying between Teesta and Dihang xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 576 512">
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