10 Highest Mountains In the World

The world’s continental land surface is covered by 26.5% of mountain areas. These mountains are especially important for their water, clean air, cultural diversity, and spiritual values. The total number of mountains in the world is 1,187,049. All the Highest Mountains in the world are standing in Asia and the most significant top 10 mountains are present in the Himalayan range. These Highest Mountains increase the loveliness of this world. The beauty of these mountains attracts thousands of visitors. Thus, they are increasing the natural beauty of this World day by day.

According to John Ruskin: “Mountains are the beginning and end of all-natural scenery.” On the earth, the other landscapes don’t have the power to awe and inspire the same as the mountains. Instead, they remind us of our existence and insignificance in the world. The top 10 Highest Mountains list describes the location, range, height, and many interesting facts.

MOUNT EVEREST, HIMALAYAS, Nepal – 8848M

Mount Everest is one of the tallest mountains in the world. In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first who climbed Mount Everest. However, it is known as one of the deadliest mountains due to its brutal cold and low oxygen atmosphere. It is located between Nepal and China, Nepal to the south, and China to the North.

K2 (Mount Godwin Austen), Pakistan – 8611M

K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world, and it is considered one of the challenging peaks to climb. It is the highest point in both China and Pakistan, also the highest point in the Karakoram Mountain range. During an expedition to climb K2, Anglo-Swiss was the first to reach a maximum altitude of 6,525m (21,407ft) and spent 68 days there.

KANGCHENJUNGA, HIMALAYA, Nepal – 8586M

Kanchenjunga was supposed to be the highest mountain on the earth until 1852. Because the people didn’t know about Mount Everest, but after the Trigonometrical Survey of India, it was discovered that the Kangchenjunga was the third tallest mountain on the earth. People also know this mountain as the Treasure of Snow. In 1956, The British team was the first to climb this mountain.

LHOTSE, HIMALAYAS, China – 8516M

Lhotse is one of the fourth-highest mountains in the world after Mount Everest, K2, and Kanchenjunga. Fritz Luchsinger and Ernst Reiss were the first to climb Lhotse in 1956. Lhotse consists of three summits: Lhotse Shar at 8,383 m, smaller peaks Lhotse Middle (East) at 8,414 m, and the main summit at 8,516 meters above sea level. For a long time, Lhotse middle remained the tallest unclimbed named point in the world.

MAKALU, HIMALAYAS, China – 8485M

Makalu is the fifth tallest mountain in the whole world, and it is one of the most extraordinary adventures for lovers of climbers around the globe. In May 1955, a French expedition led by Jean Franco successfully climbed Mt.Makalu. Italian Simone Moro and Kazakh Denis Urubko were the first who climbed Mt.Makalu in winter on 9 February 2009.

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CHO OYU, HIMALAYAS, Nepal – 8188M

Cho Oye is the sixth-highest mountain on the earth at 8188m, and it is one of the most accessible mountain to climb because of its gentler slopes of the ascent. It is located between the China-Nepal border. The Cho Oye mountain was first climbed by Herbert Tichy, Joseph Jöchler, and Pasang Dawa Lama.

DHAULAGIRI, Nepal – 8167M

The Dhaulagiri is one of the most aesthetically incredible mountains of the lot and is the seventh highest mountain globally. It is the highest mountain which is located within the border of Nepal. Dhaulagiri’s name is derived from Sanskrit; the meaning of Dhaulagiri’s name is ‘Beautiful white mountain. Swiss/Austrian/Nepalese expedition was the first to climb on 13th May 1960.

MANASLU, Nepal – 8163M

Manaslu is one of the tallest mountains in the world at 8163 meters above sea level, and the meaning of “Manaslu” is “Mountain of the spirit.” In 1956, Gyalzen Norbu and Toshio Lmanishi were the first to climb Manaslu mountain. Both of them were members of a Japanese expedition. Furthermore, it’s amongst the most dangerous mountains for its avalanches.

NANGA PARBAT, Pakistan – 8126M

Nanga Parbat has on ranked number is 9 in the list of top 10 mountains in the world. It is also called Diamir, and the name of this mountain is derived from the language of Sanskrit. In 1984, the first woman who climbed to Nanga Parbat was Lilliane Barnard.

ANNAPURNA I, Nepal – 8091M

Annapurna I is also on the list of one the tallest mountains in the world. The meaning of Annapurna’s name is “full of food” in Sanskrit. For Hindus, Annapurna is ‘The Goddess of Food and Nourishment or ‘The Goddess of Harvest.’ People of Nepal believe that the goddess lives in the mountain and is therefore called Annapurna. The most dangerous is the 8000m peak to climb on this mountain, and the fatality to successful climb ratio is 38%.