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Top 10 Highest Mountains in the World - Did you know that the earth where we stand is one-fifth of its surface covered by mountains? the mountain itself is defined as a protruding ground surface, but the height of this protrusion against the ground requires a height of up to 2000 feet or about 600 meters, this can only be said to be a mountain. Of the many mountains in the world, there are about 14 types of mountains that have a height above the average, which is as high as more than 8000 meters. But on this good occasion, I will provide information regarding the list of names of mountains that have made it into the 10 highest mountains in the world. To find out this information, let's look at the reviews below. 1. Mount Everest Some say that Mount Everest is the highest point of the earth, rising to a height of about 8,848 meters above sea level. This mountain area in Nepal and China suddenly attracts the attention of hiking lovers to conquer the height of the mountain. What's interesting about Mount Everest is that the level of difficulty in climbing Everest is the most difficult mountain to climb, some even accumulate that the death rate on this mountain reaches a ratio of up to 4.3 out of 100 people who climb this mountain. Steep terrain with extreme air temperatures is a factor in the difficulty of climbing Mount Everest. 10 Highest Mountains in the World 2. Mount K2 (Chogori) Mount K2 or Chogori. This mountainous land located in Pakistan and China (Tebet) is included in the category of the world's second highest mountain. towering up to 8,611 meters. Many climbers call the K2 or Chogori mountains the cruel mountains. This is due to the very extreme weather that often occurs in these mountains. 10 Highest Mountains in the World 3. Kangchenjunga Mountain The third highest mountainous land in the world is Mount Kangchenjunga. The highest mountain land which is located on the border of Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim has a total mountain height of 8,586 meters above sea level. What is unique about the Kangchenjunga mountains is that there are 5 highest peaks that spread across Mount Kangchenjunga. Apart from being a challenge for climbers, Mount Kangchenjunga also promises stunning natural panoramic beauty.
4. Mount Lhotse The next highest mountain is Mount Lhotse. The mountains that run from Nepal to China (Tebet) have a peak height of almost (270,940 feet) below sea level. Mount Lhotse is a group formation of Mount Everest. 10 Highest Mountains in the World 5. Mount Makalu The Makalau Mountains are located in the Mahalangur Himalayas. The mountain which has a distance of about 19 KM to the southeast of Mount Everest has a peak height of almost 8,481 meters above sea level. The most unique thing about Mount Makalu is that the peak of Mount Makalu is covered by other peaks. Meanwhile, at the bottom of Mount Makalu there is a beautiful valley which is still very isolated so it is very far from human touch. 10 Highest Mountains in the World 6. Mount Cho Oyu The sixth highest mountain in the world is Mount Cho Oyu. The mountains, which are not far from the Everest and Lotse mountains, have a peak height of 8,201 meters above sea level. There is a Glacier named Nangla La with an altitude of 19,000 feet and is also a barter trade route between Khumbu Sherpas and Tibet. 10 Highest Mountains in the World 7. Mount Dhaulagiri The seventh highest mountain is Mount Dhaulagri. Located in the northern part of the Himalayas which is still part of Nepal. Has a height of 8167 meters. Mount Dhaulagri has a pure white appearance due to snow cover. The name Dhaulagiri itself in Sanskrit means white and clean, as well as the appearance of Mount Dhaulgiri. 10 Highest Mountains in the World 8. Mount Manaslu In the next sequence, there is Mount Manaslu which is also included in the list of the 8th highest mountains in the World. has a peak height that reaches 8,163 meters above sea level. The word Manaslu itself in Sanskrit means Mountain of the Soul.