ng this time
             especially as the altitude increases.
             The surface features of the Himalayas are beautiful. They consist of
             high snow covered peaks and high passes that are among the highest in the
             world. Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world in Tibet is a incredible
             sight to see. This area is often called the roof of the world. In the Himalaya
             region of Nepal steep river valleys cut through the glaciers and snow of the
             Himalayas. Forest cover the mountains up to the altitude of about 12,000 feet
             above sea level. In this area only grasses, lichens, and moss can grow in the
             cold, dry air above this altitude. In the northern part of India the topography
             of the Himalayas continues to be incredible. The Himalayas in India are as
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