What is the highest summit in the world? Here is the top 10 of the highest summits on our planet.
The 100 highest peaks on Earth are all in Asia and their altitude does not descend above 7200 meters. For the first 10, they all reach an altitude of over 8,000 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 tallest mountains in the world !
10. Annapurna I
Flickr – Andrew Newdigate
L’ Annapurna is part of the Himalayas in 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 centre of Nepal exactly measures 8091 meters height. Its rocky peaks are among the most dangerous world to climb. Indeed, the mortality rate speaks of itself with 1 death for 2 successful ascents.
9. Nanga Parbat
Flickr – Marc Ewert
The Nanga Parbat is the ninth highest mountain in the world and is located in 8126 metres above sea level. Although the meaning of his name in Urdu is "naked mountain", during the first half of the 20th century the mountain was known as "killing mountain". His ascension is extremely dangerous (61 deaths for 186 ascensions). Today, however, it turns out to be less dangerous to climb, but it still remains very difficult. This huge and spectacular peak rises above Pakistan.
8. Manaslu
Flickr – Matthew Winterburn
The Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world with 8163 metres , and is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, Nepal. His name, which means "Mountain of the Spirit", comes from the Sanskrit word Manasa, which means "spirit" or "soul". Manaslu was first mounted 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 Japanese.
7. Dhaulagiri
Flickr – Neil Young
The Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in the world and measure 8167 metres height. He's in Nepal. His name means "White Mountain". The south and west sides of the Dhaulagiri are steep and have seen many mythical ascents. This mountain is separated only by a valley with the Annapurna and the setting is absolutely magnificent. For 30 years she was considered the highest mountain in the world after being discovered by the Europeans in 1808.
6. Cho Oyu
Flickr – R E M I B R I D O T
Standing on the Tibet and Nepal border, Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world with 8201 metres altitude. Cho Oyu means "Turquoise goddess" in Tibetan. The mountain is 20 km west of Everest and is considered the most affordable ascent.
5. Makalu
Flickr – Deana Zabaldo
The Makalu is the world’s fifth highest summit 8485 metres . It is located 19 km southeast of Everest, on the border between Nepal and the China . Part of the “8 thousand” as all the other mountains of this top 10, the Makalu is an isolated peak having the shape of a pyramid on four sides.
4. Lhotse
Flickr – Antoine SIPOS
The Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain on Earth and is connected to the Everest via the south pass (it is called a "satellite summit" of the Everest). Lhotse means "south peak" in Tibetan. In addition to the top main summit 8516 metres Central Lhotse I (East) is 8414 metres and the Lhotse Shar, 8383 metres. It is located on the border between Tibet (China) and the Khumbu region in Nepal.
3. Kangchenjunga
Flickr – lepetitNicolas
The Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world with an altitude 8586 metres . Mount Kangchenjunga is about 20 km south of the Himalayas chain, 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
Flickr – Ruud
The K2 is the second highest summit 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 8611 meters K2 is the highest point in the Karakoram massif and the highest point in Pakistan. He has the nickname "Mountain without Pity" because of the difficulty of his ascension and the second mortality rate among the eight thousand. With 1 death for 5 people, he is one of the most dangerous mountains. He was first climbed in winter on 16 January 2021 by a team of Nepalese mountaineers.
1. Everest
Flickr – INDIVIDUELL MÄNNISKOHJÄLP
L’ Everest is the highest peak of the globe, with a peak 8848 meters altitude. It is located on the border between the Sagarmatha area, Nepal, and Tibet in China, and is part of the Himalaya 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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