Top 5 Tallest Mountains in the World

This mountain stands at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) tall on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. Located in the Himalayas, it is considered one of the most challenging mountains to climb due to extreme weather conditions and steep terrain. On average, over 500 people attempt to climb Mount Everest each year, with only about a third successfully reaching the summit. The first successful ascent was made by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953.

This mountain stands at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) tall on the border between Pakistan and China. Located in the Karakoram range, it is known for its exposed and steep terrain, making it a formidable challenge even for experienced climbers. The first successful ascent was made by Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni in 1954, who became the first people to reach the summit of K2 from both the Italian and Pakistani sides. Due to its extreme difficulty, few people have successfully climbed K2.

This mountain stands at 8,586 meters (28,208 feet) tall on the border between Nepal and India. Located in the Himalayas, it is considered one of the most beautiful mountains due to its unique shape and glaciers. The first successful ascent was made by George Band, Joe Brown, and Bill Tilman in 1955, who became the first people to reach the summit from the British side. Despite its beauty, Kangchenjunga is considered a sacred mountain by many local communities.

This mountain stands at 8,516 meters (27,940 feet) tall on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. Located in the Himalayas, it is known for its proximity to Mount Everest and the difficulty of climbing both mountains simultaneously. The first successful ascent was made by Fritz Luchsinger and Ernest Reiss in 1956, who became the second pair of people to reach the summit of a non-8,000-meter peak after the death of their companion on the descent. Today, many climbers attempt to climb Lhotse as part of a larger Everest expedition.

This mountain stands at 8,463 meters (27,766 feet) tall on the border between Nepal and China. Located in the Himalayas, it is known for its unique shape and challenging climbing routes. The first successful ascent was made by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy in 1955, who became the first people to reach the summit from the French side. Despite being one of the most accessible 8,000-meter peaks due to its location on the Nepal-China border, many climbers still find Makalu a formidable challenge due to its steep terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.