12 Highest Mountains Of The World

Mount Everest

Mount Everest, standing at 29,032 feet (8,848 meters), is the world's highest peak. Located in the Himalayas on the Nepal-China border.

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K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen)

K2, the second-highest mountain globally at 28,251 feet (8,611 meters), is renowned for its challenging ascent. 

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Kangchenjunga

The third-highest mountain, Kangchenjunga, reaches an elevation of 28,169 feet (8,586 meters). Straddling the India-Nepal border, it is revered for its stunning beauty and challenging climbing routes.

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Lhotse, the fourth-highest peak at 27,940 feet (8,516 meters), is situated near Mount Everest in the Himalayas. Climbers attempting Everest often traverse Lhotse's slopes.

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Lhotse

Makalu

Makalu, the fifth-highest mountain at 27,838 feet (8,485 meters), is an impressive peak in the Himalayas. Known for its pyramid shape, it poses significant climbing difficulties.

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Cho Oyu

Cho Oyu, the sixth-highest mountain globally, stands at 26,864 feet (8,188 meters). Located on the Nepal-China border, it is considered one of the more accessible 8,000-meter peaks.

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Dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri, the seventh-highest mountain at 26,795 feet (8,167 meters), is part of the Himalayas in Nepal. Its steep slopes and challenging conditions make it a formidable climb.

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Manaslu

Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain at 26,781 feet (8,163 meters), is situated in the Nepalese Himalayas. Known for its stunning vistas, it attracts climbers seeking a challenging ascent.

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Nanga Parbat

Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest peak at 26,660 feet (8,126 meters), is located in the western Himalayas in Pakistan. Known as the "Killer Mountain," its treacherous conditions have challenged many climbers.

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Annapurna

Annapurna, the tenth-highest mountain at 26,545 feet (8,091 meters), is part of the Himalayas in Nepal. It is known for its technical climbing challenges and breathtaking scenery.

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Gasherbrum I

Gasherbrum I, the eleventh-highest mountain at 26,509 feet (8,080 meters), is part of the Gasherbrum massif on the Pakistan-China border. Climbers often refer to it as Hidden Peak.

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Broad Peak

Broad Peak, the twelfth-highest mountain at 26,401 feet (8,051 meters), is part of the Karakoram Range.

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