Top 10 highest mountain peaks in the world

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 Here are the top 10 highest mountain peaks in the world, all of which are part of the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges:



1. Mount Everest (Nepal/China)

Height: 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet)

Range: Himalayas

Overview: The highest mountain in the world, located on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It attracts many mountaineers, though the climb is extremely challenging.

2. K2 (Pakistan/China)

Height: 8,611 meters (28,251 feet)

Range: Karakoram

Overview: Known as the "Savage Mountain" due to its difficult ascent, K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world. It's located between Pakistan and China.

3. Kangchenjunga (India/Nepal)

Height: 8,586 meters (28,169 feet)

Range: Himalayas

Overview: The third-highest mountain, located on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. It's considered sacred by the people of Sikkim.

4. Lhotse (Nepal/China)

Height: 8,516 meters (27,940 feet)

Range: Himalayas

Overview: Lhotse is connected to Mount Everest via the South Col and is the fourth-highest mountain. It's known for its challenging climb and steep vertical faces.

5. Makalu (Nepal/China)

Height: 8,485 meters (27,838 feet)

Range: Himalayas

Overview: Makalu is an isolated peak known for its pyramid-like shape. It is considered one of the most difficult mountains to climb due to its steep pitches and sharp ridges.

6. Cho Oyu (Nepal/China)

Height: 8,188 meters (26,864 feet)

Range: Himalayas

Overview: Located near the Nepal-Tibet border, Cho Oyu is considered one of the easier 8,000-meter peaks to climb, making it popular among climbers.

7. Dhaulagiri I (Nepal)

Height: 8,167 meters (26,795 feet)

Range: Himalayas

Overview: The seventh-highest mountain, Dhaulagiri I is part of a massif in north-central Nepal. The name means "White Mountain" in Sanskrit.

8. Manaslu (Nepal)

Height: 8,163 meters (26,781 feet)

Range: Himalayas

Overview: Known as the "Mountain of the Spirit," Manaslu is located in the Mansiri Himal range in Nepal and is popular among climbers seeking less crowded expeditions.

9. Nanga Parbat (Pakistan)

Height: 8,126 meters (26,660 feet)

Range: Himalayas

Overview: Known as the "Killer Mountain" due to its dangerous ascent, Nanga Parbat is located in Pakistan and is the ninth-highest mountain in the world.

10. Annapurna I (Nepal)

Height: 8,091 meters (26,545 feet)

Range: Himalayas

Overview: Annapurna I is the tenth-highest mountain in the world and is known for its high fatality rate among climbers, making it one of the most dangerous peaks to ascend.

These mountains are renowned for their extreme altitudes, breathtaking beauty, and challenging climbing routes. Most are located in either the Himalayas or Karakoram ranges of South Asia.

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