Where Are the Himalayas?

Location & Span

• Continent: Asia
• Countries: India, Nepal, China (Tibet), Pakistan, Bhutan
• Length: ~2,400 km (1,500 mi)
• Width: ~350 km (220 mi)

Key Peaks

• Mount Everest – 8,848 m (29,029 ft)
• K2 – 8,611 m
• Kangchenjunga – 8,586 m
• Lhotse – 8,516 m
• Makalu – 8,485 m

Origin & Climate

Formed by the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates. Climate ranges from subtropical at the base to permanent ice at the highest elevations.

People & Economy

Home to Sherpa, Tibetan, and other groups; religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam. Economy relies on agriculture, tourism, and mountaineering.