World’s Top 20 Highest Mountains
Here is a list of the top 20 highest mountains in the world, with their heights in meters:
Mount Everest – 8,848 meters (29,029 feet)
Located in the Himalayas, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, standing at 29,029 feet (8,848 meters). It is located on the border between Nepal and China.
K2 – 8,611 meters (28,251 feet)
Located in the Karakoram range in Pakistan, K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, standing at 28,251 feet (8,611 meters). It is known for being one of the most difficult and dangerous mountains to climb.
Kangchenjunga – 8,586 meters (28,169 feet)
Located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and India, Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, standing at 28,169 feet (8,586 meters). It is considered a sacred mountain by the people of Sikkim, India.
Lhotse – 8,516 meters (27,940 feet)
Located in the Himalayas, Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world, standing at 27,940 feet (8,516 meters). It is located just south of Mount Everest.
Makalu – 8,485 meters (27,838 feet)
Located in the Himalayas, Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world, standing at 27,838 feet (8,485 meters). It is located just east of Mount Everest.
Cho Oyu – 8,188 meters (26,864 feet)
n the Himalayas, Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world, standing at 26,864 feet (8,188 meters). It is located just west of Mount Everest.
Dhaulagiri – 8,167 meters (26,795 feet)
Located in the Himalayas in Nepal, Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world, standing at 26,795 feet (8,167 meters). It is known for its steep, rocky slopes and frequent avalanches.
Manaslu – 8,163 meters (26,781 feet)
Located in the Himalayas in Nepal, Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world, standing at 26,781 feet (8,163 meters). It is known for its technical climbing routes and high risk of avalanches.
Nanga Parbat – 8,126 meters (26,660 feet)
Nanga Parbat: Located in the Himalayas in Pakistan, Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain in the world, standing at 26,660 feet (8,126 meters). It is known for its steep, rocky slopes and frequent avalanches.
Annapurna – 8,091 meters (26,545 feet)
Annapurna: Located in the Himalayas in Nepal, Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain in the world, standing at 26,545 feet (8,091 meters). It is known for its difficult climbing routes and high risk of avalanches.
Gasherbrum I – 8,080 meters (26,444 feet)
Broad Peak – 8,051 meters (26,414 feet)
Gasherbrum II – 8,035 meters (26,362 feet)
Shishapangma – 8,027 meters (26,335 feet)
Gyachung Kang – 7,952 meters (26,089 feet)
Annapurna South – 7,219 meters (23,684 feet)
Pumori – 7,161 meters (23,494 feet)
Cho Polu – 7,060 meters (23,161 feet)
Ama Dablam – 6,812 meters (22,349 feet)
Nuptse – 7,855 meters (25,771 feet)
Note: The height of a mountain refers to its elevation above sea level. The measurements listed above are the most commonly accepted heights for these mountains, but there may be some slight variations depending on the source.
