10 Highest Mountains in Nepal

Nepal is a beautiful country with some of the tallest mountains in the world. The Himalayan range is home to eight of the ten highest peaks in the world, which are all over 8,000 meters high. The highest mountain in Nepal is Mount Everest at 8,849 meters.

The Himalayas form the northern boundary of Nepal, and within Nepal the Himalayas are densely populated. The 10 highest mountains in Nepal are listed below:

1. Mount Everest (8,848m)

Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is believed to be more than 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) high. The first recorded climb was accomplished on May 29th, 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

For many people, reaching the summit of Mount Everest is the ultimate achievement of their lives. But for most, this challenge is too difficult to be attempted alone. That's where Everest Base Camp Trekking comes in. It's a journey to the base of Mount Everest with an experienced guide who will help you navigate the terrain and ensure that you're well-prepared for your expedition.

2. Kangchenjunga (8,586m)

Kangchenjunga, located on the border of Nepal and Tibet, is the third highest mountain in the world. The meaning of its name is "Five Treasures of Snow." In 2002 it became a UNESCO world heritage site as well as a Nepalese national park.

The Kangchenjunga Base Camp trek is about 160km (100 miles) and takes between 18 days and 22 days to complete. The route passes through stunningly beautiful landscapes, from forested hills to high mountain pastures, with views of snow-capped peaks along the way.

3. Lhotse (8,516m)

Lhotse is a mountain in the Himalayas and the fourth highest mountain in the world. It sits on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. The name "Lhotse" comes from Tibetan meaning "South Peak" also called E1.

Mount Lhotse has a height of 8,516m (27,940 ft) and was first climbed on May 18th 1956 by an Anglo-Swiss expedition led by Charles Evans and Swiss expedition led by Edouard Wyss-Dunants.

Is Lhotse easier than Everest?

The answer to the question is not clear-cut. Lhotse is 334 meters shorter than Everest, but it has a steeper grade of incline at 27 degrees. Lhotse is a great climb right up there with Everest. It is less crowded, requiring a bit more in technical climbing, especially in low snow years.

4. Makalu (8,463m)

Mount Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world and is located in the Mahalangur Range. The mountain was named after a village that used to be located at its base. The French mountaineer Jean-Marie Mallinger discovered this mountain in 1952 and it was first climbed by Japanese climbers in May, 1954.

The mountain takes its name from a Tibetan word meaning "The Great One." It is 8,481 meters high, making it an extremely challenging climb.

Climbing Mt. Makalu is an ultimate challenge. For mountaineers, the mountain is among the most difficult of the world's 8,000 meter peaks to climb. But for those who are brave enough to attempt it, the rewards are plentiful.

5. Cho Oyu (8,201m)

The sixth highest mountain in the world, Cho Oyu mountain expedition is an 8,188-meter high peak situated in the Himalayas of Nepal. The mountain has been conquered by more than 500 climbers. Mount Cho Oyu is the safest of all the eight-thousanders. In the Tibetan language Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess".

Choy Oyu lays in a central position to more than a hundred other different Himalayan peaks. They offer spectacular views of Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam.

As with all ascents at high altitude, the climbing is strenuous and a high standard of fitness is required, but as a peak to experience the thin air at 8,000m for the first time, Cho Oyu is ideal.

6. Dhaulagiri (8,167)

Mount Dhaulagiri - 'The White God' is the seventh highest mountain in the world. It lies in Nepal near the border with Tibet, China. Expedition to Dhaulagiri mountain is one of the most challenging adventures in Nepal. The peak rises to the height of 8,162 meters and is located in the Dhaulagiri Himalaya range.

'धौलागिरी' (dhaulāgirī) is the Nepali name for the mountain which comes from Sanskrit where 'धवल' (Dhawala) means dazzling, white, beautiful and 'गिरी'(Giri) means mountain. Dhaulagiri I is also the highest point of the Gandaki river basin.

How many people have died on Dhaulagiri?

This number is difficult to collect because the mountain was not climbed until 1970 and people were able to report their deaths. The Himalayan Database currently has records of 59 documented deaths on Dhaulagiri.

7. Manaslu (8,163m)

The Manaslu mountain also known as Kampunge is 8,163 meters high, making it the eighth tallest in the world. It is located at the border of Solukhumbu and Dolpa districts in Nepal.

If you want to climb an 8,000-meter mountain then Mount Manaslu is the one for you. While it's not as tall as Kanchenjunga or Everest, it doesn't make it any less challenging. If managed properly, you are sure to make the summit.

It takes approximately 7 weeks, including scenic trekking to Manaslu Base Camp at 4,400 metres. The trekking route in this area remains relatively intact, untouched, and is a highlight on its own.

As is the case with peaks like Cho Oyu (8,188 meters) or Shishapangma (8,027 meters), Manaslu's (8,156 meters) technical conditions are equally challenging. It takes a while and some serious training to climb an 8,000 meters high mountain.

8. Annapurna (8,091m)

Mount Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 meters. It is located on the border of Myagdi and Kaski districts in Gandaki province of Nepal. The Annapurna is part of a Himalayan mountain range that includes many other mountains exceeding 7,000 meters. This topographical landmark was first ascended by Maurice Herzog on 3 June 1950, with Louis Lachenal who died during descent to base camp.

Annapurna is one of the world's most important massifs. The Annapurna range, which forms a horseshoe around the Kali Gandaki River valley, is a sanctuary for many endangered species of plants and animals.

In Hinduism, Annapurna is an avatar of Goddess Parvati. She is the goddess of food and water and sustenance in all forms from all sources.

9. Gyachung Kang (7,952m)

The Gyachung Kang is the highest peak in the Mahalangur Himal section of the Himalaya. It is also among the tallest peaks in Nepal, and is located near Mount Everest.

Mt. Gyachung Kang is fifteenth highest peak in the world, but not an eight-thousander; hence it is far less well-known than the lowest of the eight-thousanders.

The first recorded ascent was on April 10, 1964 by Y. Kato, K. Sakaizawa and Pasang Phutar. No other ascents were made until the late 1990s due to political instability in Tibet at that time.

10. Annapurna II (7,937m)

Annapurna II is the 16th highest mountain in the world that was first ascended by Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli on October 16, 1950. The Annapurna II lies on eastern anchor of Annapurna massif, which faces to the Pokhara valley.

Annapurna II (7,937m) is one of the most attempted mountains with fair success rate.