Mount Everest - 8,848 meters (29,029 ft) Located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet, Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It was first summited by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
K2 - 8,611 meters (28,251 ft) Located in the Karakoram range of the Himalayas on the border of Pakistan and China, K2 is the second highest mountain in the world. It is known as the "Savage Mountain" due to its difficult and dangerous climbing conditions.
Kangchenjunga - 8,586 meters (28,169 ft) Located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and India, Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It was first summited in 1955 by a British expedition.
Lhotse - 8,516 meters (27,940 ft) Located in the Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal, Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world and is part of the Everest massif.
Makalu - 8,485 meters (27,838 ft) Located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet, Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world. It was first summited in 1955 by a French expedition.
Cho Oyu - 8,188 meters (26,864 ft) Located in the Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal, Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world. It was first summited in 1954 by a Swiss-Austrian expedition.
Dhaulagiri - 8,167 meters (26,795 ft) Located in the Himalayas of Nepal, Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world. It was first summited in 1960 by a Swiss-Austrian expedition.
Manaslu - 8,163 meters (26,781 ft) Located in the Himalayas of Nepal, Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. It was first summited in 1956 by a Japanese expedition.
Nanga Parbat - 8,126 meters (26,660 ft) Located in the Himalayas of Pakistan, Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain in the world. It is known as the "Killer Mountain" due to its difficult and dangerous climbing conditions.
Annapurna - 8,091 meters (26,545 ft) Located in the Himalayas of Nepal, Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain in the world. It was first summited in 1950 by a French expedition.
These peaks are truly majestic and awe-inspiring. The fact that they have been climbed by humans is a testament to human perseverance and determination. Climbing these peaks is no easy feat, and requires not just physical strength, but also mental fortitude, skill, and experience. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience for any mountaineer.
