The Himalayas are a mountain range in the southern region of Asia. It is the world’s highest mountain range and has one of the longest spans for a mountain range in the world. Do you know how many countries have land in the Himalayan region? Let’s find out.
Himalayan countries
The Himalayan region spans across five countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan. Some definitions also include the Karakoram and Hindu Kush ranges as part of the greater Himalayan system. Under this broader interpretation, parts of Afghanistan are considered to lie within the Himalayan region as well.
1. India
The majority of the Himalayan mountains are in India. The country is home to numerous peaks rising above 6,000 m (19,685 ft). The following are the Himalayan states and Union Territories of India.
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Ladakh
- Sikkim
- Uttarakhand
(Also read: Which is the highest mountain peak in India?)
2. Nepal
The Himalayas run across the country of Nepal from west to east. The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest (8,848.86 m/29,031.7 ft) is located in Nepal in the Mahalangur Himal region. Many other over 8,000-meter high peaks are also located in the eastern part of Nepal.
3. Bhutan
Bhutan is a small landlocked country in the Eastern Himalayas. Almost completely mountainous, Bhutan is considered one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The highest mountain in Bhutan is Gangkhar Puensum which is 7,571 m (24,839 ft) high.
4. China
The Greater Himalayas form the barrier between the Tibetan plateau and the much greener lower Himalayas. Most of the Tibetan plateau is the Tibet Autonomous region of China. Mount Everest is actually located on the China-Nepal border.
5. Pakistan and Afghanistan
Pakistan and Afghanistan also have some of their area falling in the Himalayan region.
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