Top 10 Highest Mountains in the World

List of Top 10 Highest Mountains in the World

1. Mount Everest (8,848.86 m/ 29,029 feet)- Nepal

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas in northeastern Nepal. Mount Everest stands on the Nepal-China border with a height of 8848.86 m above sea level. Although, it attracts Millions of climbers and hikers annually, from experienced mountaineers to novice adventures. Everest is also known as “Sagarmatha” in Nepal and “Chhomolongma” in Tibet.

In addition, this mountain lies in the top 10 highest mountains in the world. Furthermore, Land Surveyor General Sir George Everest who first tried to locate the exact position of the peak, was given the name Mount Everest. The first Mt. Everest climbers New Zealand climbers Sir Edmund Hillary and Nepali sherpa Tenzing Norgay with a British expedition completed on May 29, 1953, from the South Col route, and since then, thousands of brave souls have followed in their footsteps.

The Everest Base Camp Trek is the most popular adventure trekking route in the world.

2. Mount K2 (8611 m / 28,251 feet) - Pakistan

Mount K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest. It is located in the Karakoram Mountain range on the China- Pakistan border, k2 stands at 8,611 meters above Sea level. Additionally, it is also called the “Savage Mountain”, due to the difficulty of climbing and the second-highest death rate among the eight-thousanders for climbers.

Climbing to K2 is a challenging task, however, about 250 climbers have reached the top of K2. The first ascent of K2 was made in 1954 by an Italian expedition team which was led by Mr. Ardito Desiofinally. His team Mr. Lino Lacedelli and Mr. Achille Compagnoni successfully ascended to the summit of K2.

3. Mt. Kangchenjunga (8,586 Meters / 28,169 feet) - Nepal

Mount Kanchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world with a height of 8,586 m above sea level. It is situated in Nepal and lies on the Nepal and Indian border of Sikkim. It is also known as the “Five Treasures of Snow”, it consists of five major peaks, each believed to represent a repository of god’s treasures, which are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books. Mr., Joe Browen and George's band had the first ascent completed in 1955 by a British team at the peak of Mt. Kanchenjunga.

4. Lhotse (8,516 m / 27,940 feet) - Nepal

Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain in the world. Lhotse, connected to Everest via the south col, situated on the Nepal-Tibet border, is known as the “south peak” in Tibetan. In addition, Lhotse's height is 8511 meters, and Lhotse's height is 8,383 meters above sea level. Mount Lhotse is connected to Mount Everest, south of Mount Everest, in the Khumbu region.

Lhotse is renowned for its steep and icy face, posing significant challenges for climbers. The first successful climb in 18 May 1956 by Mr. Fritz Luchsinger and Ernst Reiss from Switzerland. Lhotse is registered as one of the most extremely difficult climbs and is rarely attempted.

5. Mt. Makalu (8,481 m / 27,838 feet) - Nepal

Mount Makalu is another incredible mountain in Nepal, and it ranks as the fifth-highest peak among the 10 tallest mountains in the world, with an elevation of 8,463 meters above sea level. This mountain is located on the Mahalangur range, about 19 km southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and China. Mount Makalu was first climbed on 15th May 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy, members of a French expedition led by Jean Franco. This mountain has very sharp brink and steep pitches, which makes it quite stimulating to climb.

6. Mount Cho Oyu (8,201m / 26,864 feet), - Nepal

Mount Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world. It is situated on the Nepal-China border in Nepal. Mount Cho Oyu means “Turquoise Goddess” in Tibetan, which stands at 8201 m above sea level. This mountain range is in the Mahalangur range and is 20 km far away from Mount Everest. Mount Cho Oyu was first climbed on October 19, 1954, by Herbert Tichy (Italy), Australian Joseph Joechler, and Mr. Pasang Lama in Nepal. Cho Oyu is known as one of the 8,000-meter peaks due to its straight-ahead approach and lack of objective hazards.

7. Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167 m / 26,795 feet) - Nepal

Mount Dhaulagiri is the seventh-highest peak of the world’s top 10 tallest Mountains, situated in the north of central Nepal, with an elevation of 8,167 meters above sea level. Additionally, The Dhaulagiri Mountain name comes from a Sanskrit word where Dhaula means “astonishing, white beautiful” and Giri means “mountain”. Dhaulagiri was first climbed on 13 May 1960, when the summit was reached by Kurt Diemberger (Austria), Peter Diener (Germany), Ernst Forrer and Albin Schelbert (Switzerland), Nawang Dorje and Nima Dorje (Nepal/Sherpa).

8. Mount Manaslu (8,163 m / 26,781 feet) - Nepal

Mount Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world’s top 10 tallest mountains, located in the Mansiri Himal in the West-central part of Nepal, with an altitude of 8,163 meters above sea level. The Mount Manaslu name means “Mountain of the spirit”, and the Sanskrit word means “intellect or soul”. This mountain is in the Lies in the Gorkha district of Nepal, where Trekking started in 1991. Furthermore, Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of the Japanese expedition. For that reason, this Manaslu Mountain is popular among Japanese people.

9. Nanga Parbat (8125m / 26,660 feet) - Pakistan

Nanga Parbat is the ninth-highest mountain in the world and lies in Pakistan. It stands at 8,126 meters and was known as “Killer Mountain” till the first half of the twentieth century. It mountain is also the second-highest mountain in Pakistan after Mount K2. Furthermore, the Nanga Parbat is so tough to climb that many climbers have died while climbing Nanga Parbat, hence, this mountain is called Killer Mountain. It is situated on the south side of the Indus River in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. The Australian climber, Mr. Hermann Bahl, was the first to climb Nanga Parbat in 1953.

10. Mount Annapurna (8,091 m / 26,545 feet) - Nepal

Mount Annapurna is the world’s top 10 highest mountains and top 10 tallest mountain in our lists. It stands at 8,091 meters and is one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas, located in the north-central part of Nepal. It is a Sanskrit name that refers to the goddess of the harvests. This Annapurna peak range is some of the world’s most dangerous to climb in the world. Annapurna conservation area is Nepal’s first and largest conservation area with 7,629 sq. km. Famous French mountaineers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal were the first to reach this mountain on June 3, 1950, as the first climbers. The Annapurna massif contains major peaks Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna II(7937m), Annapurna III(7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Gangapurna (7454), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machhapuchhare (6993 m), and Hiunchuli (6441 m).

In conclusion:

Nepal is home to eight of the world’s highest mountain peaks, offering both immense beauty and genuine challenges for those who look to summit them. These towering mountains make Nepal a central point for climbers and trekkers from around the world, drawing visitors to experience their magnificence, whereas numerous of these peaks have become symbols of the region’s incredible natural and cultural heritage.