20 Magnificent Mountains That Will Leave You Breathless

AMA DABLAM IN KHUMBU, NEPAL

Standing at 22,349 feet height, Ama Dablam is a mountain first ascended in 1961 located in the Himalaya range in Nepal. Its ridges resemble the arms of a mother, Ama, keeping her child out of harm’s way, while its hanging glacier resembles a special ornament box used by Sherpa Women called a dablam. Hence the name Ama Dablam. This impressive mountain is best known for its beauty characterized by its exposed ridges, steep vertical walls and unparalleled pyramid shape.