Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78)

Ramesh K. Kakar ¹

Affiliations
1 Centre of Advanced Study in Geology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, IN

Abstract

The granitic, gneissic and schistose metamorphic rocks of Central Crystalline Zone in the southern part of Higher Himachal Himalaya exposed at Wangtu, Karcham, Sangla, Kalpa, Spilu and adjoining areas of Satluj and Baspa valleys have been investigated and classified into Wangtu Gneissic Complex, Karcham Group and Haimanta Group on the basis of lithology, rock association and tectonic setting. The Wangtu Gneissic Complex represents the oldest basement exposed in this part of the Himalaya and is of deep crustal origin. The klippen of Jutogh rocks in the Lesser Himalaya, especially that of the Chor area, is comparable with the Karcham Group.

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