Top 10 Highest Mountains In the World 2021
There are at least 109 mountains on Earth with elevations greater than 7,200 metres above sea level. The vast majority of these mountains are located on the edge of the Indian and Eurasian plate.
Everyone knows about Mount Everest. Most people also know the second highest mountain in the world is K2. But very few people know the third highest mountain in the world is called Kangchenjunga. Mount Everest is hogging all the fame. And the more commonly known Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each of the seven continents in the world – don’t make much of an appearance on this list. A top 10 of the world’s highest mountains contains itself exclusively to Asia specially in in the Himalayan range.
All 20 of the highest summits are located in central and south Asia.
The Himalayan is the highest mountain and considered as ‘freshwater reserves in the form of a glacier, ice and snow which face extensive effects of climate change. The highest mountains of the world are some of the most majestic and beautiful things that one can be blessing enough to witness in one lifetime. Climbing to the tallest Mountains is a wonderful and physical dream of the land. Among the 10 highest peaks in the world, Nepal has 8, including Mt. Everest.
Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano that is partially submerged that is found on the island of Hawaii, is the tallest mountain in the world if measured from the Pacific Ocean floor to its summit. we will only be looking at peaks whose bottom is found above sea level, i.e., both the base and top of the mountain have to be above sea level.
Everyone knows about Mount Everest. Most people also know the second highest mountain in the world is K2. But very few people know the third highest mountain in the world is called Kangchenjunga. Mount Everest is hogging all the fame. And the more commonly known Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each of the seven continents in the world – don’t make much of an appearance on this list. A top 10 of the world’s highest mountains contains itself exclusively to Asia specially in in the Himalayan range.
All 20 of the highest summits are located in central and south Asia.
The Himalayan is the highest mountain and considered as ‘freshwater reserves in the form of a glacier, ice and snow which face extensive effects of climate change. The highest mountains of the world are some of the most majestic and beautiful things that one can be blessing enough to witness in one lifetime. Climbing to the tallest Mountains is a wonderful and physical dream of the land. Among the 10 highest peaks in the world, Nepal has 8, including Mt. Everest.
Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano that is partially submerged that is found on the island of Hawaii, is the tallest mountain in the world if measured from the Pacific Ocean floor to its summit. we will only be looking at peaks whose bottom is found above sea level, i.e., both the base and top of the mountain have to be above sea level.
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10. Annapurna :-
Annapurna is a massif in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal that includes one peak over 8,000 m, thirteen peaks over 7,000 m, and sixteen more over 6,000 m.
The massif is 55 km long, and is bounded by the Kali Gandaki Gorge on the west, the Marshyangdi River on the north and east, and by Pokhara Valley on the south. At the western end, the massif encloses a high basin called the Annapurna Sanctuary. The highest peak of the massif, Annapurna I Main, is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres above sea level. Maurice Herzog led a French expedition to its summit through the north face in 1950, making it the first of the eight-thousanders to be climbed and the only 8,000 meter-peak to be summited with a safe descent on the first try.
The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629 km² Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. It is one of the most difficult climbs in the world. This fatality-to-summit ratio is the highest of any of the eight-thousanders.
The Annapurna massif contains six prominent peaks over 7,200 m elevation.
Nanga Parbat known locally as Diamer is the ninth-highest mountain in the world at 8,126 metres above sea level. It is Located in the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The name Nanga Parbat is derived from the Sanskrit words nagna and parvata, which, when combined, translate to "Naked Mountain".
Nanga Parbat is known to be a difficult climb, and has earned the nickname Killer Mountain for its high number of climber fatalities.
Nanga Parbat forms the western anchor of the Himalayan Range and is the westernmost eight-thousander. It lies just south of the Indus River in the Diamer District of Gilgit–Baltistan in Pakistani-administered Kashmir.
Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level. It is lies in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. The name Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit". Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition.
Manaslu is the highest peak in the Gorkha District and is about 64 km east of Annapurna. The mountain's long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions.
This valley is a sanctuary to many highly endangered animals, including snow leopards and red pandas. Other mammals include lynx, Asian black bear, grey wolf, dhole, Assam macaque. Over 110 species of birds, 33 mammals, 11 butterflies, and 3 reptiles have been recorded.
Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world at 8,167 metres above sea level, and the highest mountain within the borders of a single country (Nepal).
The Dhaulagiri massif in Nepal extends 120 km from the Kaligandaki River to the Bheri. This massif is bounded on the north and southwest by tributaries of the Bheri River and on the southeast by the Myagdi Khola.It was first climbed on 13 May 1960 by a Swiss/Austrian/Nepali expedition.
In 1808, it was considered as the highest mountain until 1838, when Kangchenjunga took its place, followed by Mount Everest in 1858.
Dhaulagiri I's sudden rise from lower terrain is almost unequaled. It rises 7,000 m from the Kali Gandaki River 30 km to the southeast.
Dhaulagiri I is also the highest point of the Gandaki river basin.
Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world at 8,188 metres above sea level. Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan. The mountain stands on the China–Nepal border.
Just a few kilometres west of Cho Oyu is Nangpa La, a glaciated pass that serves as the main trading route between the Tibetans and the Khumbu's Sherpas. This pass separates the Khumbu and Rolwaling Himalayas. Cho Oyu is considered the easiest 8,000 metre peak to climb.
Cho Oyu's height was originally measured at 8,150 m and it was considered the seventh highest mountain on earth.
Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world with elevation of 8,485 metres. It is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas 19 km southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and Tibet Autonomous Region, China. One of the eight-thousanders, Makalu is an isolated peak whose shape is a four-sided pyramid.
Makalu-Barun Valley is a Himalayan glacier valley situated at the base of Makalu in the Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal. Rare species of animals and plants flourish in diverse climates and habitats, relatively undisturbed by human kind.
Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world with elevation of 8,516 metres, after Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga. Lhotse means "South Peak" in Tibetan. Apart from that, the main summit at 8,516 metres above sea level, the mountain comprises the smaller peaks Lhotse Middle at 8,414 m, and Lhotse Shar at 8,383 m. The summit is lies on the border between Tibet and the Khumbu region of Nepal.
Kangchenjunga, also spelled Kanchenjunga, is the third highest mountain in the world. It has elevation of 8,586 m. It is bounded in the west by the Tamur River, in the north by the Lhonak Chu and Jongsang La, and in the east by the Teesta River. It lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India, with three of the five peaks, namely Main, Central and South, directly on the border, and the peaks West and Kangbachen.
Until 1852, Kangchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world
There are four climbing routes to reach the summit of Kangchenjunga, three of which are in Nepal and one from northeastern Sikkim in India.
The Kangchenjunga Himal section of the Himalayas lies both in Nepal and India and encompasses 16 peaks over 7,000 m.
K2, has elevation of 8,611 metres above sea level, is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. It located in the Karakoram range, in part in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in part in a China-administered territory of the Kashmir region included in Autonomous County of Xinjiang.
The Tarim sedimentary basin borders the range on the north and the Lesser Himalayas on the south.
K2 is the deadliest; approximately one person dies on the mountain for every four who reach the summit.
Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. It has elevation of 8,848.86 m.
Mount Everest attracts many climbers, including highly experienced mountaineers. There are two main climbing routes, one approaching the summit from the southeast in Nepal known as the "standard route" and the other from the north in Tibet.
Nearby peaks include Lhotse, 8,516 m, Nuptse, 7,855 m, and Changtse, 7,580 m among others. Another nearby peak is Khumbutse, and many of the highest mountains in the world are near Mount Everest.
Mount Everest has a polar climate with all months averaging well below freezing.
The massif is 55 km long, and is bounded by the Kali Gandaki Gorge on the west, the Marshyangdi River on the north and east, and by Pokhara Valley on the south. At the western end, the massif encloses a high basin called the Annapurna Sanctuary. The highest peak of the massif, Annapurna I Main, is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 metres above sea level. Maurice Herzog led a French expedition to its summit through the north face in 1950, making it the first of the eight-thousanders to be climbed and the only 8,000 meter-peak to be summited with a safe descent on the first try.
The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 7,629 km² Annapurna Conservation Area, the first and largest conservation area in Nepal. It is one of the most difficult climbs in the world. This fatality-to-summit ratio is the highest of any of the eight-thousanders.
The Annapurna massif contains six prominent peaks over 7,200 m elevation.
9. Nanga Parbat :-
Nanga Parbat known locally as Diamer is the ninth-highest mountain in the world at 8,126 metres above sea level. It is Located in the Diamer District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The name Nanga Parbat is derived from the Sanskrit words nagna and parvata, which, when combined, translate to "Naked Mountain".
Nanga Parbat is known to be a difficult climb, and has earned the nickname Killer Mountain for its high number of climber fatalities.
Nanga Parbat forms the western anchor of the Himalayan Range and is the westernmost eight-thousander. It lies just south of the Indus River in the Diamer District of Gilgit–Baltistan in Pakistani-administered Kashmir.
8. Manaslu :-
Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level. It is lies in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. The name Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit". Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition.
Manaslu is the highest peak in the Gorkha District and is about 64 km east of Annapurna. The mountain's long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions.
This valley is a sanctuary to many highly endangered animals, including snow leopards and red pandas. Other mammals include lynx, Asian black bear, grey wolf, dhole, Assam macaque. Over 110 species of birds, 33 mammals, 11 butterflies, and 3 reptiles have been recorded.
7. Dhaulagiri :-
Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world at 8,167 metres above sea level, and the highest mountain within the borders of a single country (Nepal).
The Dhaulagiri massif in Nepal extends 120 km from the Kaligandaki River to the Bheri. This massif is bounded on the north and southwest by tributaries of the Bheri River and on the southeast by the Myagdi Khola.It was first climbed on 13 May 1960 by a Swiss/Austrian/Nepali expedition.
In 1808, it was considered as the highest mountain until 1838, when Kangchenjunga took its place, followed by Mount Everest in 1858.
Dhaulagiri I's sudden rise from lower terrain is almost unequaled. It rises 7,000 m from the Kali Gandaki River 30 km to the southeast.
Dhaulagiri I is also the highest point of the Gandaki river basin.
6. Cho Oyu :-
Cho Oyu is the sixth-highest mountain in the world at 8,188 metres above sea level. Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess" in Tibetan. The mountain stands on the China–Nepal border.
Just a few kilometres west of Cho Oyu is Nangpa La, a glaciated pass that serves as the main trading route between the Tibetans and the Khumbu's Sherpas. This pass separates the Khumbu and Rolwaling Himalayas. Cho Oyu is considered the easiest 8,000 metre peak to climb.
Cho Oyu's height was originally measured at 8,150 m and it was considered the seventh highest mountain on earth.
5. Makalu :-
Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world with elevation of 8,485 metres. It is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas 19 km southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and Tibet Autonomous Region, China. One of the eight-thousanders, Makalu is an isolated peak whose shape is a four-sided pyramid.
Makalu-Barun Valley is a Himalayan glacier valley situated at the base of Makalu in the Sankhuwasabha district of Nepal. Rare species of animals and plants flourish in diverse climates and habitats, relatively undisturbed by human kind.
4. Lhotse :-
Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world with elevation of 8,516 metres, after Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga. Lhotse means "South Peak" in Tibetan. Apart from that, the main summit at 8,516 metres above sea level, the mountain comprises the smaller peaks Lhotse Middle at 8,414 m, and Lhotse Shar at 8,383 m. The summit is lies on the border between Tibet and the Khumbu region of Nepal.
3. Kangchenjunga :-
Kangchenjunga, also spelled Kanchenjunga, is the third highest mountain in the world. It has elevation of 8,586 m. It is bounded in the west by the Tamur River, in the north by the Lhonak Chu and Jongsang La, and in the east by the Teesta River. It lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India, with three of the five peaks, namely Main, Central and South, directly on the border, and the peaks West and Kangbachen.
Until 1852, Kangchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world
There are four climbing routes to reach the summit of Kangchenjunga, three of which are in Nepal and one from northeastern Sikkim in India.
The Kangchenjunga Himal section of the Himalayas lies both in Nepal and India and encompasses 16 peaks over 7,000 m.
2. K2 :-
K2, has elevation of 8,611 metres above sea level, is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. It located in the Karakoram range, in part in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in part in a China-administered territory of the Kashmir region included in Autonomous County of Xinjiang.
The Tarim sedimentary basin borders the range on the north and the Lesser Himalayas on the south.
K2 is the deadliest; approximately one person dies on the mountain for every four who reach the summit.
1. Mount Everest :-
Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. It has elevation of 8,848.86 m.
Mount Everest attracts many climbers, including highly experienced mountaineers. There are two main climbing routes, one approaching the summit from the southeast in Nepal known as the "standard route" and the other from the north in Tibet.
Nearby peaks include Lhotse, 8,516 m, Nuptse, 7,855 m, and Changtse, 7,580 m among others. Another nearby peak is Khumbutse, and many of the highest mountains in the world are near Mount Everest.
Mount Everest has a polar climate with all months averaging well below freezing.
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