Pir Panjal Range is a mountain range of the Lesser Himalayas stretching from east-south-east to west-north-west, crossing the border of the states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir in India , as well as Pakistani Kashmir . The eastern part of the ridge is a watershed separating the Chinab River basin (Chandrabhaga) from the Beas and Ravi rivers.
| Pir Panjal (پیر پنجال) | |
|---|---|
 Pir Panjal Range | |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 450 km |
| Highest point | |
| Highest peak | Indrasan |
| Absolute height | 6221 m |
| Location | |
| A country |
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| Regions | Himachal Pradesh , Jammu and Kashmir , Gilgit-Baltistan |
The Rotang La Pass in the east of Pir Panjal connects Manali in the Kullu Valley with Kielang in the Lahaul Valley.
The Haji Pir Pass in the west of Pir Panjal separates Punch from Uri . This pass is a conflict zone of India and Pakistan. The pass is a strategic facility and is guarded by the forces of the Pakistani army.
Deo Tibba (6001 m) and Indrasan (6221 m) are the two highest mountains at the eastern end of the ridge. They can be seen from the Pavati-Beis Valley (Kulu District) and the Chandra Valley (Upper Chinab) (Lahul and Spiti County) in Himachal Pradesh . The Gulmarg mountain station in Jammu and Kashmir is located in this ridge.
See also
- Ganga Choti