Sivalik Hills

Sivalik Hills
Sivalik Hills and Ganges River
Dimensions
Length2,400 km (1,500 mi)
Geography
Sivalik Hills, highlighted in light red
Locationnorthern Indian subcontinent
Range coordinates27°46′N 82°24′E / 27.767°N 82.400°E / 27.767; 82.400
Parent rangeouter Himalayas
Geology
Rock typeTertiary

The Sivalik Hills, also known as Churia Hills, are a mountain range of the outer Himalayas. The literal translation of "Sivalik" is 'tresses of Shiva'.[1] The hills are known for their numerous fossils, and are also home to the Soanian Middle Paleolithic archaeological culture.[2]

  1. ^ Balokhra, J. M. (1999). The Wonderland of Himachal Pradesh (Revised and enlarged fourth ed.). New Delhi: H. G. Publications. ISBN 9788184659757.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference SchugWalimbe2016 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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