Top 5 Highest Mountain in the World
Mountains are the largest landforms on the Earth. They are taller than hills. Mountains are surrounded by a land of limited area. Many mountains are formed due to geological activities inside the earth’s surface like due to the smashing of tectonic plates or due to a volcanic eruption. Mountains often counted as one of the most beautiful peaks in the world apart from hills. They are known for their tallness.
Highest Mountain in the World:-
1) Mount Everest – 8,848 Meters
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world having a peak of 8848 meters above sea level. This highest peak is located in Nepal. It is considered as one of the most adventurous and beautiful peaks in the world. Because of its height, it’s been catching the eyes of many travelers across the world. Being the tallest mountain, it is easier to climb on Mount Everest. The estimated age of Mount Everest is near about 60 million years. It is believed that this highest peak (Mount Everest) is formed by the collision of tectonic plates against the Asian plates.
2) Mount K2 – 8,611 Meters
Located in Pakistan, Mount K2 is the second highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest. The name has its own meaning. K stands for the Karakoram; since it is situated in Karakoram range and 2 stands for the second peak. Since the climate on this mountain is tough. The mountain is vulnerable to many storms thus making it quite difficult to climb. Thus it is also known as Savage Mountain. During winter, the mortality rate is high on K2.
3) Kanchanjunga – 8586 Meters
Kanchanjunga is the 3rd largest or highest mountain in the world with a height of 8586 meters. It sites between Nepal and India. According to some sources, Kanchanjunga is considered as Five Treasures of Snow which means Mountain’s Five Peaks. The peaks are Kanchanjunga Central, Kanchanjunga main, Kanchanjunga West, Kanchenjunga South, and Kanbachen. It is also known as Five Treasures of God as it holds five treasures around the land: Gold, Silver, Holy Books, Gems and Grains. In 1955, Joe Brown and George Band tried to climb Kanchanjunga and they were both successful which makes this mountain the highest mountain in the world.
4) Mount Lhotse – 8516 Meters
With an altitude of 8516 meters, Mount Lhotse is considered as the fourth highest mountain in the world. It is located in Tibet but according to some sources; it is located in the Khumbu region of Nepal and Tibet. Lhotse means south peak in Tibet. Lhotse has multiple peaks of different heights. The main peak is 8,516 meters high, Lhotse Middle (East) is 8,414 meters and Lhotse Shar is 8,383 meters above sea level. Although many unsuccessful attempts; Lhotse is known as one of the deadliest mountains of the world. However, it was first successfully climbed by Fritz Luchsinger and Ernst Reiss from Switzerland on 18 May 1956.
5) Makalu – 8,485 Meters
After Lhotse, Makalu is recorded as the 5th highest mountain in the world with a height of 8485 meters. Located on the border of Nepal and China, Makalu is notable for its four size pyramid shape. This mountain is best known for its beauty. It has a beautiful valley known as Makalu Barun Valley. Mount Makalu has a knife-like ridges making it quite tough for the climb because of its rock and ice. Because of it’s isolating position, fewer animals and plants are visible on this peak.
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