Top 3 Mountains in Tibet

There are numerous world famous high mountains on Tibet Plateau. Tibet is even praised as the Roof of the World for the mountains here take a large area and are of high altitude. Tibet Tour provides a brief introduction about the top 3 mountains in Tibet for tourists' reference, including Himalaya Mountains, Gangdise – Nyainqentanglha Mountains, Karakoram Mountains.

Top 3 Mountains in Tibet – Himalaya Mountains

Himalaya Mountains are located in Southern Tibet Plateau. Its main part is on the boundary of China, Nepal and India. It is composed of several parallel mountains, including the Sifalicker Mountain, Lesser Himalaya Mountain and Bigger Himalaya Mountain. Himalaya Mountains with an average altitude of higher than 6000 meters with a length of 2400 kilometers and a width of 200-300 kilometers.

Tourists making a Tibet tour will have the chance to witness the magnificent Himalaya Mountains. There are 11 mountains with an altitude of higher than 8000 meters and over 50 mountains with an elevation of more than 7000 meters among the Himalaya Mountains. The highest peak of Himalaya Mountains - Mt. Everest with an altitude of 8844.33 meters is also the highest peak above the sea level. It is located on the boundary between China and Nepal. Himalaya Mountains have been the paradise for the expedition and adventure enthusiasts.

Top 3 Mountains in Tibet – Gangdise – Nyainqentanglha Mountains

Gangdise – Nyainqentanglha Mountains stretch across Tibet Plateau from the east to the west. It acts as the boundary of Northern Tibet and Southern Tibet and Southeastern Tibet. At the same time, it is also the boundary of the inland rivers and external flows in Tibet. Gangdise – Nyainqentanglha Mountains with an average altitude of 5800-6000 meters enjoys a length of 1400 kilometers and a width of 80 kilometers.

Among Gangdise – Nyainqentanglha Mountains, there are 25 mountains with an elevation of higher than 6000 meters. Mt. Kailash is the main peak of Gangdise – Nyainqentanglha Mountains with an altitude of 6714 meters. Mt. Kailash is the most special holy mountain above the sea level. It is highly respected as the center of the universe by the followers of Buddhism, Bon and Hinduism. A large number of pilgrims and tourists making a Tibet tour would make kora around Mt. Kailash between May and September. With an altitude of 7117 meters, Nyainqentanglha Mountain is the main peak of Nyainqentanglha Mountains.

Top 3 Mountains in Tibet – Karakoram Mountains

Karakoram Mountains stand at Northwestern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It connects Pamir Plateau, Himalaya Mountains and Tanggula Mountains. Its main part is located in Xinjiang and the part in Tibet is its eastern part. Karakoram Mountains with an average altitude of 6000 meters ranks second among the high mountains on Tibet Plateau. The main peak of Karakoram Mountains - Mt. Chogori, with an altitude of 8611 meters, is the second highest peak above the sea level. Mt. Chogori is one of the most challenging and mysterious high peak around the world.

Located on the national boundary, Karakoram Mountains act as the vital communication line between Kashmir and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. Under the influence of the Indian Ocean monsoon and westerlies, Karakoram Mountains become the largest mountain glacier development region at the middle latitude area.