The Himalayas
⭐ MasteredThe Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, stretching across Nepal, India, Bhutan, Tibet and Pakistan. They are still rising.
Mount Everest is part of the Himalayas.
All about The Himalayas
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world, stretching across Nepal, India, Bhutan, China (Tibet) and Pakistan. They contain more than 100 peaks above 7,000 metres, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
The Himalayas formed when the Indian tectonic plate crashed into the Eurasian plate about 50 million years ago. The mountains are still rising by a few millimetres each year, and they feed major rivers such as the Ganges and the Indus.
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Real-life uses of The Himalayas
- Supplying water to millions of people through large rivers
- Attracting mountaineers, trekkers and tourists
- Providing a home for unique animals such as snow leopards
Frequently asked questions about The Himalayas
Why are the Himalayas still growing?
The Indian plate is still pushing into Asia, which slowly raises the mountains.
What does Himalaya mean?
It comes from Sanskrit and means "abode of snow".
Who was the first to climb Mount Everest?
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit in 1953.