The Himalayas exert a significant influence on the life of the people of India in several ways.
• They form a natural boundary between India and China.
• They serve as a climatic barrier by preventing the entry of the cold winds from Central Asia and preventing the rain¬bearing monsoon winds from leaving India.
• They are a source of perennial rivers such as the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra and their tributaries.
• Their rugged terrain is ideal for hydroelectric power generation.
• The mountain slopes are forested. These forests provide different types of timber and forest products.
• The Himalayas have beautiful hill Stations Shimla, Darjeeling, Mussorie, etc.
