The Himalaya has a large concentration of glaciers and permanent snowfields. During
winter, most of the high-altitude regions experience snowfall, and snow cover plays an
important role in the ecology of the region. Melting from seasonal snow cover during
summer forms an important source of many rivers originating in the Higher Himalaya.
Therefore, understanding of snow accumulation and ablation is important for utilization of
the Himalayan water resource. Snowpack ablation is highly sensitive to climatic variations …