The Himalayas stand as the formidable natural barrier separating the Tibetan plateau and the Indian subcontinent and are increasingly seen as the playground for brewing tensions in the region comprising India, China, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan. Territorial claims, water disputes, historical differences, and military strategies heavily influence the Himalayan region's geopolitics.  Recent events of disagreements on the Indus water treaty, the building of infrastructure along the borders, military clashes, and the construction of dams pose a significant question of what makes the Himalayan region central to geopolitics in South Asia and evolves the strategies of each state in the area to remain secure in a situation of conflict. India has a vast stretch of Himalayan ranges, including the Shiwalik, Lesser Himalayas, Greater Himalayas, and Purvanchal, coming in contact with 11 states and two union territories, making it a country which has to exercise influence over the region for strategic gains....