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Tallest Mountains in the World

by Vishul Malik

The tallest mountains in the world are awe-inspiring natural wonders that have captivated people for centuries. These mountains are some of the most impressive and challenging peaks to climb in the world, and they draw mountaineers from around the globe to test their skills and push their limits.


Inforaphic depicting top 10 tallest mountains in the world

The tallest mountains in the world, ranked by height, are:

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Mount Everest 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) As the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest is one of the most famous mountains and a top destination for mountaineers. Located on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
K2 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) Also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, K2 is the second-highest peak in the world.Located on the border of Pakistan and China, K2 is known for its technical difficulty, steep slopes, and unpredictable weather.
Kangchenjunga 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) The third-highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga is located on the border of Nepal and India in the Himalayas.
Lhotse 8,516 meters (27,940 feet) Located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain in the world.It is known for its steep and challenging summit pyramid.
Makalu 8,485 meters (27,838 feet) The fifth-highest mountain in the world. Located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, Makalu is known for its steep and technical climbing routes.
Cho Oyu 8,188 meters (26,864 feet) Located on the border of Nepal and Tibet in the Himalayas, Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world.It is known for its relatively easy climbing routes, making it a popular destination for mountaineers.
Dhaulagiri 8,167 meters (26,795 feet) Located in Nepal in the Himalayas, Dhaulagiri is the seventh-highest mountain in the world. It is known for its remote location and challenging climbing routes, which include steep ridges and difficult icefalls.
Manaslu 8,163 meters (26,781 feet) The eighth-highest mountain in the world, Manaslu is located in Nepal in the Himalayas. It is known for its difficult climbing routes, which require technical skills and experience.
Nanga Parbat 8,126 meters (26,660 feet) Located in Pakistan in the Himalayas, Nanga Parbat is the ninth-highest mountain in the world. It is known for its steep and challenging climbing routes, which include difficult icefalls and treacherous avalanches.
Annapurna I 8,091 meters (26,545 feet) Annapurna I is the tenth-highest mountain in the world. Located in Nepal in the Himalayas, it is known for its difficult climbing routes, which require technical skills and experience.



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