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Himalayas

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A stunning sunset view of the Himalayan mountain range, showcasing peaks like Annapurna and Dhaulagiri from Poon Hill in Nepal.

The Himalayas

The Himalayas are a big group of tall mountains in Asia. They are home to some of the tallest peaks on Earth, including Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Over 100 mountains here are higher than 7,200 metres (23,600 feet) above sea level.

These mountains stretch across five countries: Nepal, India, China, Bhutan, and Pakistan. The Himalayas separate the flat lands of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. Many people think of these mountains as very special and sacred. They are important in Hinduism and Buddhism.

The name “Himalayas” comes from an old language called Sanskrit. It means “abode of snow.” This is because many of these mountains are covered in snow all year round. The Himalayas help make big rivers like the Indus River and the Brahmaputra River. These rivers give water to many people living nearby.

The Himalayas are also home to amazing animals like the snow leopard and Himalayan musk deer. Beautiful plants, such as the rhododendron, grow here too. These mountains are a wonderful place full of nature and tall, tall peaks!

Images

A stunning view of Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim, India – a high-altitude glacial lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
A stunning aerial view of the Ngozumpa Glacier, Gokyo Lakes, and towering Himalayan peaks like Mount Everest, showcasing the natural beauty of Nepal's high-altitude ecosystem.
A stunning view of the Himalayan mountain peaks as seen from Ranikhet in India.
A stunning view of the Himalayan mountain range from space, featuring Mount Everest and other tall peaks.
A map showing the location and range of the Himalayas mountains, helping to understand where they are in the world.
The Yarlung Tsangpo River flowing through the Tibetan landscape, eventually becoming the Brahmaputra River.
Diagram showing how the Indian tectonic plate moved towards Eurasia over 71 million years ago.
A geological map showing the Kohistan Ladakh island arc and Gangdese belt in the Himalayan region.
Folded layers of rock in the Himalayas, showing how Earth's surface changes over time.
A beautiful view of where two rivers, the Indus and the Zanskar, meet in the Ladakh region of India.
A breathtaking view of the Himalayas in Pheriche, Nepal, showcasing snow-capped mountains and rocky terrain.

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