Churdhar
Description: Churdhar (elevation of 3,647 metres; 11,965 feet) is the highest peak in Sirmour district and is also the highest peak in the outer Himalayas.
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. What is the name of highest peak in Sirmour district?
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Q. Hamta Pass is located in which district?
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Kullu
Description: Hamta Pass lies at an altitude of 4270 m (14039 ft) on the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas. It is a small corridor between Lahaul’s Chandra Valley and Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Hamta pass is frequently used by shepherds of the lower Himalayan region, seeking high altitude grasslands in the summer, when the dry cold desert of Lahaul is barren.
Q. Which Pass connects Lahaul with Zanskar?
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Kang La Pass
Description: The Kang La Pass connects Lahaul with Zanskar valley on to the Ladakh. Kang La Pass was the traditional route used by Lahaulis to cross over into Zanskar.
Q. Which Pass connects Chitkul with Harshil in Uttrakhand?
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Lamkhaga Pass
Description: Lamkhaga Pass connects Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with Harshil in Uttrakhand. The Lamkhaga Pass trek starts from Chitkul the last Village of Sangla valley in Himachal.
Q. River Pabbar originated from which lake?
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Chandra Nahan Lake (Shimla)
Description: Pabbar river originate from Chandranahan lake. Lake is located on the south-eastern slopes of the main Himalayas which lies to the north west of Rohru in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Chandranahan lake is a revered lake for the inhabitants of the valley.