The tallest mountains in the world are among the most breathtaking and stunning sights one may ever be fortunate enough to see in their lifetime. They are all in Asia, and they all rise above sea level by more than 8000 meters.
The top 10 highest mountains in the world are listed below.
Mount Everest
With a height of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth and the fifth-tallest mountain as measured from the center of the planet. It is a section of the Himalayan Mountain Range and is situated on the frontier between Tibet, China, and Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal.
It is one of the simpler mountains to climb, despite the fact that it is the tallest mountain and draws many climbers of different ability levels.
K2
After Mount Everest in height, K2 is the tallest mountain on Earth. It is situated on the boundary between the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China, and Baltistan, in the Gilgit-Baltistan area of Pakistan. K2 is the highest mountain in Pakistan and the highest point in the Karakoram Range, with a peak elevation of 8,611 m (28,251 feet).
“Savage Mountain” is another nickname for K2, due to the mountain’s challenging ascent and second-highest “eight thousander” fatality rate for climbers. One person has died trying for every four who have reached the peak.
Kangchenjunga
At an elevation of 8,586 meters, Kangchenjunga is the third-highest peak in the world (28,169 ft). Around 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of the Great Himalayan range’s general alignment, Mount Kanchenjunga stands along the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim.
As the highest mountain in India, Kangchenjunga is also the name of the surrounding Himalayan region and translates to “The Five Treasures of Snows” because it encompasses five summits. Gold, silver, gems, grain, and sacred texts are the five stores of God that are represented by the riches.
Lhotse
It is the fourth-highest mountain on the planet, and the South Col connects it to Everest. Lhotse is the Tibetan name for “South Summit.” Lhotse Middle (East) is 8,414 meters (27,605 feet) and Lhotse Shar is 8,383 meters above sea level, in addition to the main summit at 8,516 meters (27,940 feet) above sea level (27,503 ft). It is situated where Tibet (China) and Nepal’s Khumbu area converge.
Makalu
At 8,481 meters (27,825 feet), Makalu is the fifth-highest mountain in the world. It is situated on the boundary between Nepal and China, 19 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Mount Everest. Makalu, one of the eight thousand, is a remote peak with a four-sided pyramidal shape.
Cho Oyu
At 8,201 meters (26,906 feet) above sea level, it is the sixth-highest mountain in the world. In Tibetan, Cho Oyu is known as the “Turquoise Goddess.” The mountain is located 20 kilometers west of Mount Everest and is the Khumbu sub-westernmost section’s main summit. The peak is located on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Dhaulagiri
Dhaulagiri, which measures roughly 26,795 feet (8,167 meters) in height, is the seventh-highest peak in the world. It is situated just to the north of Nepal’s capital. The word for it is “White Mountain.” Massive falls may be found on Dhaulagiri’s south and west sides, both of which soar more than 4000 meters above sea level and have hosted challenging climbs.
The fact that this peak and Annapurna are facing each other while being divided by a valley creates a more dramatic scene than most of the other mountains in the area. For thirty years, it was believed to be the tallest mountain in the world because of this incredible sight to behold.
Manaslu
The Manaslu mountain range, which is a section of the Nepalese Himalayas in the west-central region of Nepal, contains the eighth-highest mountain in the world, Manaslu. The Sanskrit term Manasa, which means “intellect” or “soul,” is where it gets its name, which translates to “Mountain of the Spirit.”
On May 9, 1956, Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, two Japanese expedition members, made the first ascent of Manaslu. Manaslu has allegedly always been a Japanese peak, just as the British regard Everest as their mountain.
Nanga Parbat
The ninth-tallest mountain in the world, Nanga Parbat, is approximately 26,660 feet (8,126 meters) tall. Although the name means “Naked Mountain” in Urdu, it was known as “Killer Mountain” for the first half of the 20th century.
It was given this name because climbing to the peak used to be exceedingly risky. Nonetheless, climbing is currently less risky but still highly challenging. This mountain in Pakistan has a huge and impressive peak that towers over the surrounding countryside. It is located in the Pakistani region of Gilgit-Baltistan, in Diamir.
Annapurna
North-central Nepal is home to the Annapurna region of the Himalayas. It consists of several peaks, the tallest of which is referred to as Annapurna I. It ranks among the 10 tallest mountains on earth. It is situated in the center of Nepal and stands at a height of about 26,545 feet (8,091 meters). Some of the world’s most hazardous peaks to climb are on this continent. They actually have a mortality rate of roughly 40%.
