Ever since school days, we all know that the highest mountain on the planet is Everest, and it is in the Himalayas. But not all clearly imagine, where, in fact, are the mountains of the Himalayas? In recent years, mountain tourism has become very popular, and if you are fond of it, then it is a miracle of nature - the Himalayas, worth a visit!
And these mountains are located on the territory of five states: India, China, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan. The total length of the largest mountain system on our planet is 2,400 kilometers, and its width is 350 kilometers. In height, many peaks of the Himalayas are the record holders. There are ten highest peaks on the planet, over eight thousand meters high.
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The highest point of the Himalayas is Mount Everest or Chomolungma, which is 8848 meters above sea level. The highest mountain in the Himalayas submitted to man only in 1953. All the ascents that were before this have not been successful, because the slopes of the mountain are very steep and dangerous. At the top, the strongest winds blow, which, combined with very low night temperatures, are difficult tests for those who dared to conquer this hard-to-reach peak. Everest itself is on the border of two states - China and Nepal.
In India, the mountains of the Himalayas, thanks to the more gentle slopes that are not so dangerous, have become a refuge for monks preaching Buddhism and Hinduism. Their monasteries are in large numbers located in the Himalayas in India and Nepal. From all over the world pilgrims, followers of these religions and tourists are flocking here. Due to this the Himalayas in these regions are very visited.
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But the mountain-skiing tourism in the Himalayas is not popular, since there are no suitable flat trails for skating that could attract tourists in large numbers. All states where the Himalayas are located are popular mainly among mountaineers and pilgrims.
Traveling through the Himalayas is not such a simple adventure, it can only be endured by a hardy and strong spirit. And if you have these forces in reserve, you should definitely go to India or Nepal. Here you can visit the most beautiful temples and monasteries on the picturesque slopes, take part in the evening prayer of Buddhist monks, and at dawn indulge in relaxing meditation and hatha yoga classes conducted by Indian gurus. Traveling through the mountains, you personally see where the origins of such great rivers as the Ganges, the Indus and Brahmaputra
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