THE MOUNTAIN ATLAS
Himalaya mountain guide
469 mountains in the atlas · 1 profiles with route information.
REGIONAL GUIDE
Explore Himalaya
Begin with the Everest profile for documented expedition context, then use the Everest, Annapurna–Dhaulagiri and western Himalayan groups to explore other summit records. Historical ascent information does not establish present permits or route access.
1 profiles with routes · 1 planning source checks.
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Mountains to explore
Compare before choosing
| Mountain | Elevation | Location / group | What to research next |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Everest | 8,849 m | Nepal / China Mahalangur Himal | Compare route notes and open planning questions →Himalayan Database · Everest expedition archive |
| Kanchenjunga | 8,586 m | India / Nepal Himalayas | Access, route difficulty and seasonal restrictions: research open. |
| Dhaulagiri | 8,167 m | Nepal Dhaulagiri Himal | Access, route difficulty and seasonal restrictions: research open. |
Elevation is a geographic comparison, not a technical grade. A shorter or lower mountain is not automatically an easier trip.
How this overview is compiled
The recorded summits span 2,992–8,849 m. This is the range of elevations in our catalogue, not the full relief of Himalaya.
Selected profiles prioritise available sources, different mountain groups and elevations. They are starting points for exploration, not recommended ascents.
Climbing Chronicle Redaktion · atlas-based orientation. Elevations, locations and range memberships come from the linked mountain records. Coverage is incomplete; imported geography is not a field inspection. Planning evidence remains attributed and dated on each profile.
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Search names such as Cervino or Monte Bianco. Planning sources checked are dated source checks, not a complete route review. Elevation does not measure difficulty. Route filters use source-linked entries, including labelled historical listings. Choose a rating system before selecting an exact grade; systems are not converted.
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- Mount EverestNepal / China · 8,849 mMahalangur HimalPlanning sources checked 2026-10-05
- Abi GaminIndia · 7,355 mGarhwal HimalayasGeographic record
- Adi KailashIndia · 6,191 mHimalayasGeographic record
- Afarwat PeakIndia · 4,390 mPir PanjalGeographic record
- Ama DablamNepal · 6,814 mMahalangur HimalGeographic record
- Amarnath PeakIndia · 5,186 mHimalayasGeographic record
- Annapurna INepal · 8,091 mAnnapurnaGeographic record
- Annapurna IINepal · 7,937 mAnnapurnaGeographic record
- Annapurna IIINepal · 7,555 mAnnapurnaGeographic record
- Annapurna IVNepal · 7,525 mAnnapurnaGeographic record
- Annapurna SouthNepal · 7,219 mAnnapurnaGeographic record
- ApiNepal · 7,132 mGurans HimalGeographic record
- Arakam TseNepal · 5,904 mMahalangur HimalGeographic record
- Arwa GroupIndia · 6,352 mHimalayasGeographic record
- Atal IIndia · 6,566 mGarhwal HimalayasGeographic record
- Atal IIIndia · 6,557 mGarhwal HimalayasGeographic record
- Avalanche Peak IIndia · 6,196 mHimalayasGeographic record
- Baden-Powell PeakNepal · 5,710 mJugal HimalGeographic record
- BairigaPeople's Republic of China · 6,882 mKangri KarpoGeographic record
- BalakunIndia · 6,471 mGangotri GroupGeographic record
- BalbalaIndia · 6,416 mGarhwal HimalayasGeographic record
- Bamba DhuraIndia · 6,334 mHimalayasGeographic record
- Bamber GharAfghanistan · 3,520 mKohlstan HimalayaGeographic record
- BamchuIndia · 6,303 mGarhwal HimalayasGeographic record
Selected collection · 7 selected mountains · 1 researched profile · 6 geographic records
Everest region
- Mount EverestNepal / China · 8,849 mMahalangur HimalPlanning sources checked 2026-10-05
- LhotsePeople's Republic of China / Nepal · 8,516 mMahalangur HimalGeographic record
- MakaluPeople's Republic of China / Nepal · 8,485 mMahalangur HimalGeographic record
- Cho OyuPeople's Republic of China / Nepal · 8,188 mMahalangur HimalGeographic record
Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
Western Himalaya
Sources and coverage · this is not a complete inventory
Range assignment coverage
26,859 source-linked assignments · 3,459 unassigned · 18 needing review
Source snapshot: 2026-10-05. Range membership uses explicit Wikidata relationships and recorded parent ranges. Additional assignments match summit coordinates inside published GMBA v2 standard mountain polygons, using the most specific eligible hierarchy node. Countries and coordinate boxes are not used to guess a range. These imported assignments have not been independently field-verified; missing evidence remains open.
Browse unassigned mountains → · Wikidata classification property ↗ · GMBA v2 dataset (CC BY 4.0) ↗ · Snethlage et al. (2022), methodology ↗
Know what each entry contains
Researched profile Climbing history, selected routes and linked planning sources.
Geographic record Imported elevation, location and sources; climbing details still to be researched.
This is a selected collection, not a complete inventory of mountains or routes. Geographic records have not been independently field-verified.