This site contains helpful information and photos of the Himalayas. Learn valuable information from world traveler Mogens Larsen and journey with him to the enchanting Himalaya Mountains.

This site from Mountains Magnificent for learning about the culture, trails, and atmosphere of the Himalaya Mountains.

PBS provides a general overview of the geography of Bhutan and the Himalayas, highlighting Bhutan's natural regions as largely unexplored. Includes linked pages to the various climatic zones of the Himalayan region.

Science website from PBS that teaches the basics of mountain formations in relation to the Himalayas and Bhutan. Includes graphics & suggested use of a peanut butter & jelly sandwich!!!

Features satellite pictures of the Himalayas, home to the tallest mountains on Earth. Site also provides narrative on the snow line of the mountain range.

Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.

Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.

Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.

Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.

Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.

This site from Mountains Magnificent for learning about the culture, trails, and atmosphere of the Himalaya Mountains.

This website is an interactive site to explore the world of Mount Everest and allows you to discover more about glaciers, rivers and the people of the Greater Himalaya.

Presents a travel guide and country profile of the Kingdom of Nepal in the Himalaya including a background overview and numerous links to an abundance of information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some plants and animals recently discovered in the Himalayas. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

The Mountain Institute provides information on three areas: Andes, Appalachians, and the Himalayas. Find resources on conservation, the mountain ecosystems, and the culture of the areas.

Use this site to learn more about the tallest mountain in the world. This page is part of an entire site dedicated to Mount Everest.

Describes the geography of the Himalayas.

Devoted to the hundreds of mountain temples. Discusses many of the shrines in the context of ancient Indian culture.

Detailed and thorough information about the Himalaya Mountains. Learn all about this mighty mountain chain and its diverse environment.

Visit this terrific site "to find out all about the world of microbes from your own hands to the mighty Himalayas, landfills to oil spills, common colds to uncommon cures, under microscopes and in the news."

Over geologic time, plate movements in concert with other geologic processes, such as glacial and stream erosion, have created some of nature's most magnificent scenery. The Himalayas, the Swiss Alps, and the Andes are some spectacular...

How was Mount Everest formed and how was it first conquered by man? What challenges are faced by a climber? Learn all about Mount Everest here.

One of a series of lessons created to accompany the film The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest, which explores the attempt by George Mallory in 1924 to reach the top of Mount Everest. His body was discovered 75 years later. In this...

An interesting discussion of the mountain ranges in Afghanistan. There is information about the meanings of the names, the various roads and passes through the mountains, and some mention of vegetation in the mountains. From Library of...