Indian Subcontinent
A comprehensive organizational overview of the Indian Subcontinent and its primary geographic and cultural regions.
Internal
Defines the main internal subdivisions and natural features of the Indian Subcontinent.
Himalayas
The towering Himalayas form a rugged mountain barrier and contain the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest and Kangchenjunga.
Thar Desert
The Thar Desert is a subtropical desert characterized by dunes, sparse vegetation, and cultural cities like Jaisalmer and Bikaner.
Gangetic Plain
The Gangetic Plain is a low-lying, intensely farmed region fed by the Ganges and Indus waters, supporting billions and historic civilizations.
Deccan Plateau
The Deccan Plateau is a volcanic upland region capped by basalt flows, bounded by mountain ranges and dotted with historic cities and fortresses.
Brahmaputra Valley
The Brahmaputra Valley is a broad, sediment-rich floodplain in northeastern India and Bangladesh, home to diverse ecosystems and major cities.
Indus-Ganges Confluence
The Indus and Ganges converge at key points in Pakistan and northern India, shaping regional geography and agriculture.
Bordering
Lists the major surrounding geographic and political entities directly adjoining the Indian Subcontinent.
Tibetan Plateau
The Tibetan Plateau is a high-altitude cold desert and grassland region that forms the northern boundary of the Indian Subcontinent and influences regional climate.
Central Asian Steppes
The Central Asian Steppes are expansive semi-arid grasslands north of the Tian Shan and Altai ranges, extending into Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
Tian Shan
The Tian Shan are a major mountain range spanning Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and western China, known for high peaks, glaciers, and alpine lakes.
Karakoram Range
The Karakoram is a high, complex mountain range linking Pakistan and China, crowned by K2 and known for technical peaks and deep glaciers.
Indus and Ganges Basins
The lowland Indus and Ganges basins are vital agricultural regions fed by monsoon rains and snowmelt, supporting billions and historic societies.