The Himalayas stretch across the northeastern portion of India. They cover approximately 1,500 mi (2,400 km) and pass through the nations of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Bhutan and Nepal. The ...

KATHMANDU — US climber Hilaree Nelson’s death has brought home how treacherous the Himalayas are, dangers that guides and experts say are rising due to climate change and as more people seek ...

Legendary climbers Louis Lachenal and Maurice Herzog became the first climbers to summit an 8,000-meter peak - Lachenal died ...

The longest and highest trail in the region is the 15-day Annapurna Circuit, which encircles the Annapurna massif. The trail starts in the green lush lowlands, where rice grows and villages burst with ...

Nepal is known as the country with the most mountains because almost its entire landscape rises into the Himalayas. The ...

Mount Annapurna is a massif in the Himalayas located in Nepal that includes one peak over 8,000 metres and is considered to be one of the toughest mountains to climb. Priyanka Mohite from Satara in ...

The Himalayas stand as Earth's highest mountain range, possibly the highest ever. How did it form? Why is it so tall? These minerals are found in metamorphic rocks—rocks transformed by heat, pressure ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth is home to 14 “eight-thousanders,” summits that top off at ...

Matthew J. Kohn receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy. These minerals are found in metamorphic rocks – rocks transformed by heat, pressure or both. One of ...