Tallest mountains in the world!
Priya Srivastava, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, TRAVEL TRENDS, WORLD Updated : Oct 20, 2023, 15:15 IST
Tallest mountains in the world!
From the awe-inspiring Mount Everest to the enigmatic K2, our planet is topped with some gigantic mountains. These geological wonders are every mountaineer’s dream!
Join us on a journey to explore the top 10 tallest mountains on earth.
Mt Everest (29,031.7 ft)
Standing tall at an unimaginable height of 29,031.7 ft, Mt Everest is the tallest mountain on our planet! Its towering peak reaches an elevation of above sea level.
K2 (28,251 ft)
K2 or Mount Godwin-Austen is the second-highest peak on the Earth set in the Karakoram Range, which spans Pakistan and China. K2 is known for its extreme difficulty and unpredictable weather, making it a challenging climb.
Kangchenjunga (28,169 ft)
Kangchenjunga, at 28,169 ft, is the third-highest mountain in the world. It lies on the border of Nepal and India.
Lhotse (27,940 ft)
This is the fourth highest mountain, Lhotse rises to 27,940 ft. It shares a border with Nepal and China (Tibet) and stands close to Mount Everest.
Makalu (27,838 ft)
Makalu is the fifth highest mountain globally, rising to an elevation of 27,838 ft. It is also situated in Nepal, near the border with China (Tibet).
Cho Oyu (26,864 ft)
Cho Oyu at 26,864 ft, is the sixth highest mountain in the world. It is a part of the Himalayas, standing between Nepal and China (Tibet).
Dhaulagiri I (26,795 ft)
Dhaulagiri I, at 26,795 ft, is the seventh highest mountain and is located entirely within Nepal.
Manaslu (26,781 ft)
Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain, reaches an elevation of 26,781 ft. It offers climbers a more remote and less crowded alternative to some of the more famous peaks.
Nanga Parbat (26,660 ft)
Nanga Parbat, 26,660 ft, is also known as the ‘Killer Mountain’ due to its reputation for the challenges it poses to mountaineers.
Annapurna I (26,545 ft)
Annapurna I is the 10th highest mountain, with an elevation of 26,545 ft. Located in Nepal, the Annapurna Massif is known for its stunning beauty.
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