Geographia Technica, Vol 13, Issue no. 2/2018, pp. 62-73
THE INDIAN HIMALAYA`S UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES: HEMKUND SAHIB AND THE VALLEY OF FLOWERS
Shiv Kumar GUPTA, Radu NEGRU, Mihai VODA
ABSTRACT: The Indian Himalayan ranges with towering snowclad peaks and deep valley river rapids present a variety of common geographical features. The high mountain environments gained social values due to the influence of the human ancient cultures. The spiritual dimension of the geographical space generated its unique attributes. This research investigates some of the most intriguing mountain locus which are defined by a cumulus of special characteristics. We identified the uniqueness generating factors using the geomedia techniques. Furthermore, this study analyses the interconnection between Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers Geosystems` different components. Our research findings present the functionality of two selected dynamic Himalayan geosystems in a significant equilibrium state. This result of this paper will contribute to the preservation of Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers’ unique features and future promotion using the new technical Geography advances.
Keywords: Himalayas, attributes, Hemkund Sahib, geo-apps, Valley of Flowers.
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