Detail Factual Overview

Geographical Overview

• Location: Northernmost region of India.
• Borders:
  • Countries: Pakistan (west), China (north and northeast), India (rest)
  • Indian States/UTs: Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Ladakh
• Coordinates: Latitude: 32°17′N to 37°05′N; Longitude: 72°31′E to 80°20′E
• Area: Approx. 55,538 sq. km
• Topography:
  • Mountains: Part of the Himalayan Range (Pir Panjal, Zanskar, Karakoram)
  • Valleys: Kashmir Valley, famous for its beauty
  • Rivers: Jhelum, Tawi, Chenab, Ravi, and Indus (originates here)