5 COUNTRIES WITH SUPER COOL HIMALAYA MOUNTAIN CHAIN!

The country with the Himalayas is a world traveler's dream. The Himalayas are home to the highest mountains in the world with fourteen peaks that rise more than 8,000 meters above sea level, including Everest and K2. The name Himalaya itself means "abode of snow" or the abode of snow because it is estimated to have 15,000 glaciers throughout the region.

The Himalayas have an arc shape with a length of 2,400 kilometers that separates the two countries, namely India in the south and the Tibetan plateau in the north. The Himalayan region also has many of the world's major rivers, such as the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra and Yangtze rivers which start their journey from these mountains.

The Himalayas also helped develop South Asian culture and the many Himalayan peaks are known to be sacred to both Hindus and Buddhists. One of them is Mount Kailash which has a height of 6,638 meters above sea level in Tibet. This peak is the abode of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god who is also revered by Buddhists. Climbing to this mountain is indeed prohibited, but pilgrims from several religions believe that walking around Mount Kailasa is a sacred ritual that can bring good luck. For Buddhists and Hindus, must walk in a clockwise direction, while Jains and Bonpo believers must circle the mountain in a counterclockwise direction. Not only that, here there is also Manasarowar Lake which is located at the base of Mount Kailash and is the source of the Brahmaputra River.

The beauty of the Himalayas certainly doesn't need to be doubted, especially if you are mountain climbers. Conquering the Himalayas is certainly the dream of almost all climbers. The mountains, which cover almost half of the island of Java, are indeed owned by five countries. The five countries can also be a starting point to get to its peak. Where are these countries? The following is a list of 5 countries with Himalayan Mountains.

1. Nepal

The first Himalayan country is Nepal. Nepal is known as the owner of these mountains because if you want to climb Mount Everest, you have to apply for a visa to Nepal.

Actually Mount Everest is owned by two countries, namely Nepal and Tibet. However, because climbing through Tibet is too difficult, many climbers prefer to climb the Nepali route. The journey to Everest from Nepal takes up to 17 days from Kathmandu.

To arrive at Everest Base Camp in Nepal, you can take a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and move to Namche Bazaar then just start trekking to Everest Base Camp from 3,440 meters above sea level to 5,210 meters above sea level. On the way from Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar, you can get the best view of Mount Everest.

2. Bhutan

Besides Nepal, Bhutan is also one of the countries with the beautiful Himalayas. Bhutan is a small country located in the middle of the Himalayas.

Although this country is only the size of Madura Island, Bhutan has Mount Gangkhar Puensum which reaches 7,500 meters above sea level and ranks 40 as the highest mountain in the world. Even so, the ascent of Mount Gangkhar Puensum was only successfully carried out in 1998.

This country which is located between China and India is known as the Himalayan Kingdom. It is called so because there have not been many mystical and spiritual sites that have not been explored by tourists. As a Himalayan paradise, Bhutan certainly offers various types of trekking routes in the Himalayan region. The most popular route is the Jhomolhari Trek. It takes about 13 days to explore this most amazing trekking area in the Himalayan region.

If you don't have much time to hike, you can also go on a Himalayan trekking tour for about a week on the Thimphu, Punakha and Paro trails. During the trip, the stunning Himalayan scenery will certainly accompany you. You will definitely have an amazing experience seeing the culture of Bhutan firsthand.

3. India

When it comes to countries with Himalayas, Nepal and Bhutan are always the first places that might come to mind. However, there are also other countries that you can visit to enjoy the Himalayas, namely India.

India offers an experience to enjoy different views of the Himalayas, especially in the North India region which is on the west and south sides of the Himalayas. India also has more than 15 mountains in the Himalayas, including the Kangcheunjunga Mountains, one of the world's third highest mountains. In addition, you can also visit Kinnaur, the Buddhist center in Himanchal. Here also you can find many ancient monasteries that were built in the 11th century. Such as Kee Monastery, Dhankar Monastery and Tabo Monastery. In fact, in Kunnaur, in the western Himalayan region, there are still some unique wooden carved temples that are not found in other regions.

4. Pakistan

Each part of the Himalayas certainly has its own charm. One of the countries with the Himalayas that you should visit next is Pakistan.

When compared to the Himalayas in Nepal, Tibet and India, the Himalayas in Pakistan may be less crowded. Even so, it turns out that the second highest mountain in the world, namely Mount Godwin-Austen is in Pakistan. The mountain, known as K2, has a height of 8,611 meters above sea level. K2 is indeed known to be not as easy as Everest because many climbers fail to reach its peak.

You can visit the Karakoram Highway which is the best way to enjoy the view of the Himalayas. You can also hike across the glaciers in the Himalayas of Pakistan, to be precise at Passu in Northern Pakistan. Not only that, you can also take a trip to Deosai National Park which will take you to the Himalayan range to see firsthand the wildlife that lives in northeastern Pakistan.

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5. Tibet

The country with the last Himalayan Mountains is Tibet. Tibet is indeed one of the countries that has the Himalayas, in addition to Nepal. Although the climb to Mount Everest via Tibet is not easy, many Tibetans have tried and succeeded several times.

You can start your journey to Southern to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. At an altitude of 5,200 meters above sea level, there is Everest Base Camp for mountain climbers and tourists. This is the highest point that can be reached by general tourists to see the peak of Mount Everest.

If you don't want to climb to the top, you can stay at this Everest Base Camp in a tent hotel run by the local Tibetan community. By staying here, you can see a very beautiful sunset and sunrise from the top of the world. Not only that, you can also visit Rongbuk Monastery, which is the highest monastery in the world.

That was the list of 5 countries with stunning Himalayas and you must visit. The five countries with views of the Himalayas can indeed become tourist destinations that are able to attract tourists from various worlds. Immediately plan your trip there.