Top 5 Highest Mountains in the World
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China. It is the highest point on Earth and a popular destination for climbers from around the world. Climbing Mount Everest is a challenging and dangerous endeavor due to the extreme altitude and unpredictable weather conditions.
K2
K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the second-highest mountain in the world, standing at 28,251 feet (8,611 meters) above sea level. It is located in the Karakoram range on the border between Pakistan and China.
Kangchenjunga
Kangchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world, with an elevation of 28,169 feet (8,586 meters). It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim.
Lhotse
Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain in the world, standing at 27,940 feet (8,516 meters) above sea level. It is connected to Mount Everest and located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China.
Makalu
Makalu is the fifth-highest mountain in the world, with a peak that reaches an elevation of 27,838 feet (8,485 meters) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China.