Himalayan Range

Countries: Pakistan, Nepal, China, India, Bhutan
Region: South and Central Asia
Snowy summits along the Himalayan mountain crest.
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Range Overview & Geology

The highest mountain system on Earth, spanning 2,400 kilometres. Anchored on its westernmost terminus in Pakistan by the monumental 8,126-meter massif of Nanga Parbat and stretching eastward through Nepal and the Tibetan plateau.

Documented Peaks in Himalayan Range

The immense glaciated wall of Nanga Parbat under clear alpine sky.
8,126 m
PK
First Ascent: July 3, 1953

Nanga Parbat

Nanga Parbat, at 8,126 meters (26,660 ft), is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth and the western anchor of the Himalayas in Pakistan. It boasts the Rupal Face, the highest vertical precipice in the world at 4,600 meters from valley floor to summit. Known for profound climbing history, highlighted by Hermann Buhl's legendary solo summit without supplemental oxygen in 1953.

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Documented Sources & Archival Citations

  • Himalayan Journal Records(The Himalayan Club)
    Accessed/Documented: 2026