Majestic Peaks
Mount Everest
8,848 meters
The highest mountain on Earth, located on the border between Nepal and Tibet
K2 (Karakoram 2)
8,611 meters
The second highest mountain in the world, located in the Karakoram Range
About the Himalaya
The Himalaya is a mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The range has many of Earth's highest peaks, including the highest, Mount Everest. The Himalayas include over fifty mountains exceeding 7,200 meters in elevation.
The Name
The name "Himalaya" comes from the Sanskrit words hima (snow) and ālaya (abode), literally meaning "abode of snow".
Key Facts:
- Length: Approximately 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles)
- Location: Spanning five countries - India, Nepal, Bhutan, China (Tibet), and Pakistan
- Biodiversity: Home to diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical forests to alpine meadows
- Water Source: Origin of major river systems including the Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra
Learn More
Want to learn more about this fascinating mountain range?
Visit: The Himalayas - Where Earth meets Sky