Here are the top 10 highest mountains in the world, renowned for their towering heights and challenging climbs:
Mount Everest (8,848 meters / 29,029 feet) – Located in the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, it’s the world’s highest peak.
Source:- BBC news
K2 (8,611 meters / 28,251 feet) – Also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, it’s located on the China-Pakistan border and is part of the Karakoram Range.
Kangchenjunga (8,586 meters / 28,169 feet) – Straddling the border between Nepal and India, it is the third highest mountain in the world.
Source:- India today
Lhotse (8,516 meters / 27,940 feet) – Connected to Everest, Lhotse is located on the border between Tibet and the Khumbu region of Nepal.
Makalu (8,485 meters / 27,838 feet) – Situated in the Himalayas on the Nepal-Tibet border, Makalu is known for its distinctive pyramid shape.
Cho Oyu (8,188 meters / 26,864 feet) – Located in the Himalayas, it stands on the border between China and Nepal.
Dhaulagiri I (8,167 meters / 26,795 feet) – Found in Nepal, it’s the highest mountain within the Dhaulagiri massif.
Manaslu (8,163 meters / 26,781 feet) – Located in the Mansiri Himal range in Nepal.
Nanga Parbat (8,126 meters / 26,660 feet) – Known as the “Killer Mountain,” it is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
Annapurna I (8,091 meters / 26,545 feet) – Part of the Annapurna mountain range in Nepal, it is infamous for its difficult climbing conditions.
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