~ Top 10 Highest Mounts ~

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Top 10 Highest Mounts


1. Everest



The highest mount on Earth Everest charms all adventurers who dare to climb it. The height that no other mount has beaten is 8848 meters, but indeed professionals say that this is not the hardest for climbing peak. Even it is not the most difficult, enthusiasts still need equipment and guidance from competent climber. The air up lacks oxygen and not everybody could bear this condition, because breathing is really hard. Going there is only for people in good health, who do not suffer from any kind of heart or respiratory diseases. The dark statistic shows that 210 people lost their lives trying to climb Everest, so it is important to be well prepared, to have a professional guide and take all precautions needed. The view from the top of the highest mount on Earth is worth all the efforts and is a reward to everybody who had the courage to do it!

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2. K2 peak   



K2 peak is in Pakistan, near the border with China, and is part of the Himalaya Mountain. The peak is famous with its other nick name - "Savage Mountain", because it is one of the hardest to climb, if not the most difficult. It is also famous for the black statistic that one of four people, who tried to climb it, lost his life while trying to reach the peak. There is no point of saying that everybody who would try to go up and climb the 8611 meters of K2 peak should be very well prepared, take all needed equipment and get in a good physical and psychological form. Even if all these precautions are taken, climbers need professional assistance to have a try. It is the peak that has never been climbed in the winter and this fact attracts many climbers to have an attempt in winter and write their names in the history as the first, who managed to do it. There is still a chance, but safety should be considered first!

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3. Kangchenjunga   



In Himalaya you can find and the third highest mount in the world - Kangchenjunga, situated between India and Nepal. Its height is 8586 m and it is one of the most beautiful mountain peaks in the world. A whole part of the Himalaya Mountain has the same name - Kangchenjunga, which contains five peaks, four of them with a colossal height over 8450 meters. The name means "the five snow treasures" and is given to this district of Himalaya, because of the these five mounts, each of them named after a treasure - gold, silver, grain, gems and holly books. This mount attracts many volunteers to climb it, because the view from its top is something absolutely out of the imagination. Yet if you are not prepared for the great physical effort to climb it and manage to breathe the air with low percentage of oxygen, it is better to enjoy the videos and photos, others have taken, than risk your life trying to climb there!

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4. Lhotse   



Mount Lhotse, situated between China and Nepal, is the fourth highest in the world with its 8516 meters above the sea level. Interesting fact about this peak is that it is connected with the highest in the world mount - Everest, by South Col and this is a great challenge for the professional climbers to make a double hit, climbing both! There are also two more peaks with a remarkable height - Lhotse Middle with height of 8414 meters and Lhotse Shar with 8383 meters of height. This gorgeous mount is not considered to be one of the most difficult to climb, but the danger should not be underestimated, and everyone, who dares to try, should have in mind that it is neither easy, nor free from harm while doing that. Lhotse offers exceptional views that are beyond comparisons!  This is why all attempts are eventually rewarded with a beauty that climbers will remember for lifetime!

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5. Makalu   



Again in the same region, between Tibet and Nepal you can find the fifth highest mount in the world - Makalu. Its height over 8450 meters is impressive and is also close to the first in the list - Everest. The shape of Makalu is absolutely interesting and makes it distinctive among all the others - it is a lone peak with a four-side pyramid shape, looking like taken from a childs drawing! The charm and attractiveness of Makalu mount is what makes it so desired for climbing - the first expedition that managed to climb it in 1955 was French, led by Lionel Terray. Makalu is a mount which is neither famous for being most dangerous and hard to climb, nor one of the easiest routs, but its position somewhere in the middle and its natural beauty and position revealing incomparable views make this peak one of the most desired to climb!

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6. Cho Oyu   



Only about twenty kilometres away from the champion Everest there is the sixth highest mount in the world - Cho Oyu, with height of 8201 meters above the sea level. Situated between China and Nepal, this impressive mount is more than attractive! The name Cho Oyu means "Turquoise Goddess" and is absolutely suitable for this magnificent creation of nature. The mount was first climbed in 1954, after the first expedition could not reach the top, because of a great danger for the safety of the participants. Today Cho Oyu is among the most preferable to climb by the keen alpinists, but being among the highest mounts in the world means that it is also among the most risky and challenging. Any attempt should be made carefully, with all the preparation and of course led by a professional climber! Even if all this is done, enthusiasts should have in mind that climbing one of the highest mounts in the world is not like a walk in park!

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7. Dhaulagiri   



With a height of 8167 meters Dhaulagiri takes the seventh position in the list of highest mounts in the World. This gorgeous peak is situated in Nepal. The name of the mount means the "White mountain", and it is more than just beautiful. A part of Himalaya mountain chain, Dhaulagiri was climbed for the first time in 1960, by an expedition of Swiss and Austrian climbers. There are some black pages in its climbing history, telling of many brave people, who lost their lives trying to reach the top. Dhaulagiri attracts many enthusiastic and is one of the most preferable to climb mounts in the world. You should have in mind all the dangers that should be cared for when daring to start this adventure and be prepared excellent for the journey with suitable equipment and a trained guide!

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8. Manaslu   



This mount has one of the most interesting names, because Manaslu means "The Spirit Mountain". Its height is 8156 meters above the sea level. The mountain is famous for being one of the most beautiful in the world; it is known to be incomparable especially when you watch the first sun rays shining on it! The mount is also very famous not only among the professional climbers, who are devoted to this adventurous passion, but also to all nature lovers, because there are innumerable treks in the area, where they could walk and enjoy the clean fresh air and the gorgeous nature, learn about the species and the region history. No matter if you are a climber, or would just be happy to have nice walk in one of the treks, Manaslu is a destination not to miss!

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9. Nanga Parbat   



The highest point of this mount is 8126 meters above sea level and you must have in mind that the name of this picturesque mount - Nanga Parbat, means the "Naked Mountain", but it is also known as the "Killer mountain"! This scary name was given to the gorgeous mount because of the sad statistic of too many people, who found their death trying to reach the top! Nanga Parbat is situated in Pakistan and knowing its fame of one of the most difficult and hard to climb, deadly and dangerous, it is not curious why all climbers find it absolutely irresistible! They cannot deny that the thrill to climb one of the deadliest mounts in the world is even bigger that to climb the highest one, for example! Challenging, provocative and really gorgeous, Nanga Parbat is in the list of mounts every climber would never miss the opportunity try!

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10. Annapurna   



At the bottom of our list we will stop in the Himalaya again, seeing the tenth highest mount in the world. Annapurna is a part of Himalaya, consisting of several peaks, the highest of which is 8091 meters. The name means something like plenty of food in Sanskrit, but is usually translated as "Goddess of harvest"! Even though in our list Annapurna comes last, in the list of most dangerous peaks to climb, those of the Annapurna district come to be first. This is information based on the numbers, showing that 38% of all attempts to climb the mount have finished with a fatal end.  Even this dark glory doesnt stop the enthusiasts - the mount is among the most desired and all climbers would be happy to have the chance to try it. Yet if climbing is not in your nature and taking so many risks in not challenging, you could try one of the amazing picturesque treks in the region, offering views and scenes of indescribable natural beauty!