* A mountain range that stretches across parts of India, Nepal, China, Pakistan, and Bhutan.
* The highest mountain range in the world, with an average elevation of over 15,000 feet (4,572 meters).
* Home to some of the highest mountains in the world, including Mount Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, and Lhotse.
* Formed by the collision of the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
* A biodiversity hotspot, with a wide variety of plant and animal life.
* A major source of water for the region, with many rivers originating in the Himalayas.
* A popular destination for mountaineers and trekkers.
Mount Everest
* The highest mountain in the world, with a peak elevation of 29,032 feet (8,848 meters).
* Located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and China.
* First climbed in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
* A popular destination for mountaineers, with over 4,000 people having reached the summit.
* A dangerous mountain to climb, with a high risk of altitude sickness, avalanches, and other hazards.
* A symbol of human achievement and a source of inspiration for people around the world.