The top 10 highest peaks
The 100 highest peaks on Earth are located in Asia and their attitude does not go over 7200 meters. For the first 10, they all reach an altitude of more than 8000 meters above sea level. For some inaccessible and for others a source of challenge, these mountains are and will remain mythical forever. Here are the 10 highest mountains in the world!
10. Annapurna I
Annapurna is part of the Himalayas of Nepal. It is a series of peaks, the highest of which is called the Annapurna I, which is the tenth highest mountain in the world. It is located in the center of Nepal exactly 8091 meters high. Its rocky peaks are among the most dangerous world to climb. Indeed, the mortality rate speaks for itself with 1 death for 2 successful climbs.
9. Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain in the world and is 8126 meters above sea level. Although the meaning of its name in Urdu is "naked mountain", during the first half of the 20th century the mountain was known as "Killer Mountain". His ascension is extremely dangerous (61 dead for 186 climbs). Today, however, it is less dangerous to climb it, but it is still very difficult. This huge and spectacular peak rises above Pakistan.
8. Manaslu
Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world with 8163 meters and is located in the Himal Mansiri, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in Nepal. Its name, which means "Spirit Mountain", comes from the Sanskrit word Manasa, which means "spirit" or "soul". Manaslu was first assembled on May 9, 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, two members of a Japanese expedition. If it is said that " the British consider Everest as their mountain, Manaslu has always been that of the Japanese.
7. Dhaulagiri
The Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world and is 8167 meters high. It is located in Nepal. Its name means "White Mountain". The south and West faces of Dhaulagiri are abrupt and have seen many mythical ascents. This mountain is only separated by a valley with the Annapurna and the scenery is absolutely magnificent. For 30 years it was considered the highest mountain in the world after being discovered by Europeans in 1808.
6. Cho Oyu
Rising on the border of Tibet and Nepal, Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world with an altitude of 8,201 meters. Cho Oyu means "turquoise goddess" in Tibetan. The mont is located 20 km west of Everest and is considered the most affordable climb.
5. Makalu
The Makalu is the fifth highest peak in the world, rising to 8,485 meters. It is located 19 km southeast of Everest, on the border between Nepal and China. Being part of the "eight thousand" like all the other mountains of this top 10, the Makalu is an isolated peak having the shape of a four-sided pyramid.
4. Lhotse
The Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain on Earth and is connected to Everest by the South pass (it is called a "satellite summit" of Everest). Lhotse means "southern peak" in Tibetan. In addition to the main summit, which is 8516 meters high, there is also the Central Lhotse I (east) measuring 8414 meters and the Lhotse Shar, 8383 meters. It is located on the border between Tibet (China) and the Khumbu region of Nepal.
3. Kangchenjunga
The Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world with an altitude of 8586 meters. Mount Kangchenjunga is located about 20 km south of the Himalayan range, and is located on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. The Kangchenjunga is the highest peak in India and its meaning in Tibetan language is "the five treasures of the snow" because it contains five peaks. The treasures represent the five relics of God, which are gold, silver, precious stones, grain and holy books.
2. K2
The K2 is the second highest peak on Earth. It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan, and the Autonomous County of Taxkorgan Tadjik of Xinjiang, China. With an altitude of 8611 meters, the K2 is the highest point of the Karakoram massif and the highest point in Pakistan. It has the nickname "pitiless Mountain" because of the difficulty of its ascent and the second death rate among the "eight thousand". With 1 death for 5 people, it was never climbed in winter.
1. Everest
Everest is the highest mountain in the world, with a peak at 8848 meters above sea level. It is located on the border between the Sagarmatha area in Nepal and Tibet in China and is part of the Himalayan mountain range. Although it is the highest mountain and attracts many expert or novice mountaineers, it remains one of the easiest mountains to climb. The first ascent took place on May 29, 1953, by Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay.
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