Group

Subgroup

Lithology

Siwalik Group

Upper Siwalik Subgroup

(Tatrot, Pinjor and Boulder Conglomerate formations)

(600 m - 2400 m)

Conglomerates, poorly indurated sandstones and pale-grey and pale-brown sandy clays

Middle Siwalik Subgroup

(Nagri and Dhokpathan formations)

(1400 m - 2000 m)

Moderately indurated sandstones and chocolate coloured clays

Lower Siwalik Subgroup

(Kamlial and Chinji formations)

(1300 m - 1900 m)

Alternating sequence of well indurated sandstones and purple maroon clays