mount everest and the himalayas

2020 authorities border chinese earths elevation established everest highest himal himalayas kathmandu level located mahalangur mount mountain nepal nepali point rikaze runs sea subrange summit tibet valley xizang himalayas nepal mountains peaks everest annapurna kanchenjunga lhotse makalu dhaulagiri manaslu trekking hiking climbing snow glaciers sherpas culture adventure nature scenery altitude valleys rivers flora fauna wildlife sacred monasteries buddhism solitude wilderness expeditions base camp mountaineering landscape pristine remote high-altitude rugged majestic serene challenging natural beauty spiritual exploration biodiversity conservation tourism