The highest mountain peaks on the planet are part of the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges in Asia. Here are the five highest mountain peaks:
- Mount Everest: Located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, with an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet).
- K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen): Also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, K2 is the second-highest peak globally, situated on the China-Pakistan border in the Karakoram Range. Its elevation is 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).
- Kangchenjunga: This mountain is the third-highest in the world and lies on the India-Nepal border. Kangchenjunga has an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet).
- Lhotse: Part of the Everest massif, Lhotse is the fourth-highest mountain globally, with an elevation of 8,516 meters (27,940 feet).
- Makalu: Also located in the Himalayas, Makalu is the fifth-highest mountain, with an elevation of 8,485 meters (27,838 feet).
Keep in mind that these elevations are subject to change due to geological and climatic factors. For the latest information, it’s advisable to check the most recent sources or updates from relevant authorities.
Author: Kirill Shrayber, Ph.D.