Top 10 Mountains in the World

It’s worth noting that our world has nearly 109 mountains with altitudes greater than 7,200 meters above sea level. Each year, millions of people explore these snow-capped mountains. The ‘Top 10 Highest Mountains in the World’ list below defines the height, location, range, region, and other important tidbits about peaks.

Mount Everest

Mt Everest

Mount Everest is the globe’s highest peak. Mt. Everest is situated in Nepal, near the Nepal-China border, and rises 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) beyond sea level. In Nepal, Everest is recognized as “Sagarmatha,” and in Tibet, it is classified as “Chhomolongma.” Despite being the highest peak and attracting numerous adventurers with specialized and restricted climbing skills, it is one of the simpler mountains to climb.

Mount K2

Mt K2

Mount K2 is the world’s 2nd highest peak. Mt K2 is located in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range of the Himalayas. The Karakoram Range has several hills, the second of which, K2, is the highest point in the Karakoram Range and the highest peak in Pakistan. Because of the difficulty of climbing and the second-highest death rate among the “eight-thousanders,” K2 is recognized as the Savage Mountain.

Mount Kangchenjunga

Kangchenjunga

Mount Kangchenjunga, at 8,586 meters, is the world’s third-highest peak (28,169 ft). It is situated in Nepal, on the Nepal-India border. Kangchenjunga is the highest mountain in India, as well as the title of the nearby Himalayan area, and it means “The Five Treasures of Snows” because it comprises five peaks. Kanchenjunga is the world’s easternmost highest peak.

Mount Lhotse

Mountain Lhotse

Lhotse is the world’s fourth-highest peak. The South Col connects it to Everest. Lhotse is Tibetan for “South Peak.” It is situated on the border between Tibet and Nepal’s Khumbu area. Mt. Lhotse is already well-known for its massive and spectacular South Face. The South face rises 3.2 km and is 2.25 km high, making it the world’s rockiest face of this height.

Mount Makalu

Mount Makalu

Mount Makalu, at 8,481 meters in height, is the world’s fifth-highest peak. It is situated on the Nepal-China border, 19 kilometers southeast of Mount Everest. Mt Makalu was first climbed in the spring of 1954 by an American group headed by William Siri. It is situated in the eastern portion of Nepal at locations 27°53’21” N and 87°05’27” E.

Mount Cho Oyu

Mount Cho Oyu

Mount Cho Oyu is the world’s sixth-highest peak. It is situated in Nepal near the Nepal-China border. In Tibetan, Cho Oyu means “Turquoise Goddess.” The mountain is the westernmost significant mountain of the Mahalangur Himalaya’s Khumbu sub-section, located 20 kilometers west of Mount Everest. Cho Oyu is regarded as one of the most simplistic of the 8,000m peaks due to its simple approach and lack of critical risk.

Mount Dhaulagiri

Mount Dhaulagiri

Mount Dhaulagiri, at 8,167 meters, is the world’s seventh-highest peak. It is situated just north of the center of Nepal. Dhaulagiri is derived from the Sanskrit words Dhawala, which means “Dazzling, White Beautiful,” and Giri, which means “Mountain.” The Northeast peak is the most popular path for hiking Dhaulagiri. The precise coordinates are 28°41’48” N Latitude and 83°29’42” E Longitude.

Mount Manaslu

Mount Mansalu

Mount Manaslu is the world’s eighth highest peak. It is situated in the Mansiri Himal in Nepal’s west-central region. Its name, which translates as “Mountain of the Spirit,” is derived from the Sanskrit word Manasa, which implies “intellect” or “soul.” It is usually the first option for expedition climbers attempting to reach an 8000m peak. Latitude 28°33’01”N, Longitude 84°33’42”E is the exact coordinates.

Nanga Parbat

Nanga Parbat

Nanga Parbat, the world’s ninth highest peak, is located in Pakistan. Nanga Parbat, with a height of 8,126 m, was known as “Killer Mountain” until the first half of the twentieth century. It is now less risky to climb, but it is still extremely difficult. This peak is a massive and spectacular peak in Pakistan that grows above its surroundings. It is situated in Gilg on the southern bank of the Indus River.

Mount Annapurna

Mount Annapurna

Mount Annapurna is the world’s tenth highest peak. Annapurna is a group of peaks, the highest of which is Annapurna I, which stands at 26,545 feet/8,091 meters. The Annapurna peaks are among the most difficult in the world to climb. In reality, they have a forty percent fatality rate. The actual address of the peak can be located at the coordinates 28°35’45”N 83°49’20”E.