Comparison Tables
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Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh at a glance
| Jammu | Kashmir | Ladakh |
|---|
| Landform | Plains, Shiwaliks | Valley | Plateau, desert |
| Climate | Sub-tropical | Temperate | Cold desert |
| Main river | Chenab, Tawi | Jhelum | Indus |
| Rainfall | About 1,100 mm | About 650 mm | Under 100 mm |
| Main crop | Wheat, rice | Rice, apple | Barley |
| Main people | Dogras | Kashmiris | Buddhists, Balti |
| Main city | Jammu | Srinagar | Leh |
Rivers and their sources
| River | Source |
|---|
| Jhelum | Verinag |
| Lidder | Kolahoi Glacier |
| Sindh | Machoi Glacier |
| Chenab | Chandra and Bhaga at Tandi (HP) |
| Tawi | Kali Kund (Bhaderwah) |
| Ravi | Rohtang (HP) |
| Shyok | Rimo Glacier |
| Nubra | Siachen Glacier |
| Zanskar | Stod and Lungnak (Padum) |
| Suru | Parkachik Glacier |
Ranges and passes
| Range | Passes |
|---|
| Pir Panjal | Banihal, Pir Panjal Pass, Sinthan Top |
| Great Himalaya / Zanskar | Zoji La, Pensi La |
| Ladakh Range | Khardung La, Chang La |
| Zanskar range / Ladakh | Taglang La, Fotu La, Namika La |
| Karakoram | Karakoram Pass |
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