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Today we are going to write about a different topic. As you read this, you may wish you were going to climb these mountains.
So let’s see what are the top 10 highest mountains in the world ….
We all know what the highest mountain in the world is .. but if you ask us what are the 10 highest mountains, after the highest mountain in the world, we are really a little shocked. Today we are going to make a small note about the 10 highest mountains in the world after Mount Everest.
Did you really know that the 10 highest mountains in the world are located in Asia?
You may know a lot of unknown things. So let’s take a moment to read and go down.
List of 10 highest mountains in the world:
| Rank | Mountain | Height |
|---|---|---|
| #01 | Mount Everest | 8848 m |
| #02 | Mount Karakoram | 8611 m |
| #03 | Mount Kanchenjunga | 8586 m |
| #04 | Mount Lhotse | 8516 m |
| #05 | Mount Makalu | 8485 m |
| #06 | Mount Cho Oyu | 8188 m |
| #07 | Mount Dhaulagiri | 8167 m |
| #08 | Mount Manaslu | 8163 m |
| #09 | Mount Nanga Parbat | 8126 m |
| #10 | Annapurna Eye Mountain | 8091 m |
1. Mount Everest
Mount Everest, is located in the Himalayas of Tibet in China. This is one of the 10 highest mountains in the world. The height of this mountain is 8848 meters. Although it is a very difficult task, a lot of people are motivated to climb this mountain.
So, do you know who first hiked the highest mountain in the world? In 1953, Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary were the first to climb this mountain.
Today, there are a number of photographs, books, and even movies on Mount Everest. So anyone who is interested in Everest can add valuable knowledge to life by studying these things.
In fact, various tourists from all over the world are flocking to climb Everest right now. But this work is very bitter and dangerous. So if you are an inexperienced person, think a bit.
2. Mount Karakoram
This mountain is located between Pakistan and China. The height of this mountain is 8,611 meters. It is the second highest mountain in the world.
Many people are also interested in hiking this mountain. Also, various films have been released about this mountain. Anyone who has watched the movie Breakpoint can understand how difficult it is to climb this mountain. If you have not seen this movie yet, watch it and add this experience to your life.
In fact, sometimes those who went hiking this mountain and lost their lives. So, be careful.
3. Mount Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga Mountain is located at an elevation of 8586 meters above sea level in the Himalayas between India and Nepal. The Kanchenjunga Range is the third highest mountain in the world.
Due to a miscalculation, this mountain was considered the highest mountain in the world until 1852. However, later surveys revealed that it was not the highest mountain in the world.
4. Mount Lhotse
Situated close to Mount Everest, it is located between Tibet and Nepal. The height of this mountain is 8516 meters. This is one of the most popular mountain ranges in the world.
Known worldwide as Everest’s little brother, the mountain is less attractive and less crowded. It is said that the first person to reach this peak was in 1956. Although a bit difficult, some tourists do not hesitate to climb this mountain.
5. Mount Makalu
This is situated between Tibet and Nepal in the Himalayas. This mountain is 8485 meters high.
In 1955, a French expedition climbed the mountain. In fact, climbing this mountain became a very special event at that time. Although it was climbed by an expedition team, only one or two members of that group were lucky enough to climb the mountain at the time. But in this case, it is special that only a team of 10 explorers can climb this mountain.
6. Mount Cho Oyu
This is the sixth highest mountain in the world. This is located between Tibet and Nepal. The height of this mountain is 8188 meters. Climbing this mountain really is not bitter. This mountain is really easy to climb. Because the slopes of this mountain are soft. So, do you like ,hiking? Whenever possible, try to climb this mountain.
7. Mount Dhaulagiri
This mountain is located in Nepal. This mountain range is 8167 meters high and has a very simple appearance. This mountain was first reported to have been climbed on May 3, 1960.
This mountain is actually a trekking destination. Because this mountain looks perfect, it is very popular in the imperfect circuit. This is a great route to the Himalayas, which reveals 145 km of mountain scenery. So for those who like to hiking, here is a great oasis.
However, the mountain is isolated.
8. Mount of Manaslu
This Manaslu mountain is located in Nepal. This mountain range is 8163 meters high. The name of this mountain, called Manaslu, means soul or intellect.
The first attempt to climb the mountain was made on May 9, 1965 by Toshio Imanishi and Gileson Norbu. But it seems they could not climb this mountain. Residents in the area are reported to have issued a stern warning. This is because 18 people who had tried to climb the mountain on several previous occasions were killed by severe snowstorms.
9. Mount Nanga Parbat
This is the ninth highest mountain in the world and is located in Pakistan. The height of this mountain is 8126 meters.
It is located in the western part of the Himalayas, in the Dimmer District of the Gilgit-Baltisan region. Perfect for its greenery, this mountain range does not fail to attract tourists.
10. Annapurna Eye Mountain
This mountain ranks 10th among the 10 highest mountains in the world. This is located in Nepal. Its height is 8091 meters.
Among the mountains we talked about, this is the one with the highest mortality rate for climbers. In fact, of those who are trying to climb this mountain, the death rate is 32%. Really scary. So if you are trying to climb a mountain, be very careful. Because this is the mountain with the highest mortality rate.
In the note above we talked about the 10 highest mountains in the world.
Do you know which is the 11th highest mountain in the world?
That is, Mount Ghasherbram, located between China and Pakistan. The height of this mountain is 8080 meters.
So keep in mind that this is just a brief introduction to the world’s highest mountains.
