Top 8 holy mountains in Tibet
- By Lu Na
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Located among the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of China, Pakistan, India, Nepal and the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world. The main part of the mountain range is located in China and Nepal. In the Tibetan language, it means the "Hometown of Snow". It is home to the highest peak of the world, Mount Qomolangma, or known as Mt. Everest, with an altitude of 8844 meters. It also has more than 110 peaks exceeding 7350 meters. Many peaks are sacred in both Buddhism and Hinduism. It has many famous attractions including Yamdrok Tso, one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. It is a unique attraction combining lakes, snow mountains, hot springs, wild animals and temples.
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