The mountain range in south-central Asia which extends about 2,414 km (1,500 mi) through Kashmir, northern India, southern Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Assam; it contains nine of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest/Qomolongma.

Alternative form of Himalayas.

(geography) The highest mountain range of the Himalayas

Synonym of Great Himalayas