The Himalayas

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Home to Everest. Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, stands in the Himalayas at an incredible height. More than 100 other peaks in this range also soar above 7,200 meters into the sky.

Divides two worlds. The Himalayas act like a giant wall separating the flat plains of India from the high Tibetan Plateau. This enormous mountain range stretches across Asia and shapes the geography of an entire continent.

Super tall mountains. The Himalayas contain some of the most extreme peaks on our planet. These mountains are so high that their tops are covered in permanent snow and ice.

Climber's ultimate challenge. Mountain climbers from all over the world dream of climbing Himalayan peaks because they are so challenging and famous. Reaching the summit requires months of training and extreme courage.