Top 10 Biggest Mountains in the World
Below is a list of the ten biggest mountains in the world.
- Mount Everest 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet)
Located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China (Tibet), Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth. - K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen) – 8,611 meters (28,251 feet)
K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world and is situated on the border between Pakistan and China. - Kangchenjunga – 8,586 meters (28,169 feet)
Kangchenjunga is the third-highest mountain globally and is located on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. - Lhotse – 8,516 meters (27,940 feet)
Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain, and it is situated near Mount Everest, sharing the border between Nepal and Tibet. - Makalu – 8,485 meters (27,838 feet)
Makalu is the fifth-highest mountain and is located southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and Tibet. - Cho Oyu – 8,188 meters (26,864 feet)
Cho Oyu ranks as the sixth-highest mountain and is located on the Nepal-Tibet border. - Dhaulagiri I – 8,167 meters (26,795 feet)
Dhaulagiri I is the seventh-highest mountain and is situated in Nepal. - Manaslu – 8,163 meters (26,781 feet)
Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain and is also located in Nepal. - Nanga Parbat – 8,126 meters (26,660 feet)
Nanga Parbat is the ninth-highest mountain and is situated in Pakistan. - Annapurna I – 8,091 meters (26,545 feet)
Annapurna I is the tenth-highest mountain and is located in Nepal.
Please note that mountain elevations can change over time due to various factors, including geological activity and glacial melting. It’s a good idea to check the latest measurements and information from reliable sources if you are planning any mountain-related activities.