The Himalayan Mountain range is the biggest, tallest and largest mountain system in the world. They create a barrier between the Tibet Plateau to the north and the Indian subcontinent alluvial plains to the south. The mountain range comprises over 100 mountain peaks.
The Himalayan ranges stretch uninterrupted for 2,500 km (1,550 miles) from the west-northwest to the east-southeast of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan and Namjagbarwa in the Tibet autonomous region of China.
Further Readings-
- Longitudinal Division of Himalayas
- Highest Peaks in States of India
- Important Mountain Passes in India
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