<p style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; color: #333333; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; background-color: #fafafa;">The world&rsquo;s highest mountains are among the most breathtaking natural wonders on Earth, with some towering above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet). These mountains are not just impressive in terms of elevation but are steeped in history, myth, and challenges for climbers. They stand as testaments to the grandeur and power of nature. Here&rsquo;s an in-depth look at the top 10 highest mountains in the world.

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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Height</span>: 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Location</span>: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Nepal/China (Tibet)</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Range</span>: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Himalayas</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">First Ascent</span>: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">May 29, 1953</span>, by <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Sir Edmund Hillary</span> (New Zealand) and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Tenzing Norgay</span> (Nepal)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">About</span>:<br style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />Mount <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Everest</span> is the <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">tallest mountain in the world</span>, towering at an astounding 8,848.86 meters. It is located on the border between <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Nepal</span> and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">China</span> (Tibet) in the <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Himalayas</span>. The mountain is known as <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Sagarmatha</span> in Nepali and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Chomolungma</span> in Tibetan, both of which refer to the &ldquo;Goddess Mother of the World.&rdquo;</li>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; color: #333333; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; background-color: #fafafa;">Everest&rsquo;s summit represents the ultimate challenge for mountaineers worldwide. The climb is notoriously dangerous due to extreme altitude, unpredictable weather, and technical challenges such as the Khumbu Icefall and the Hillary Step. Despite this, Everest attracts thousands of climbers annually, many of whom attempt to reach the summit via the south (Nepal) or north (Tibet) route.

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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Height</span>: 8,611 meters (28,251 feet)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Location</span>: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Pakistan/China</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Range</span>: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Karakoram</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">First Ascent</span>: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">July 31, 1954</span>, by <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Achille Compagnoni</span> and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Lino Lacedelli</span> (Italy)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">About</span>:<br style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">K2</span>, also known as <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Mount Godwin-Austen</span>, is the second-highest mountain in the world. Located in the <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Karakoram range</span>, straddling the border between <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Pakistan</span> and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">China</span>, K2 is often regarded as one of the most difficult mountains to climb due to its steepness, avalanche-prone slopes, and extreme weather conditions.</li>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; color: #333333; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; background-color: #fafafa;">Often dubbed the &ldquo;Savage Mountain&rdquo; due to its high fatality rate among climbers, K2 is renowned for its challenge even among seasoned mountaineers. The mountain&rsquo;s near-vertical ascent and treacherous conditions contribute to its reputation as one of the most difficult and dangerous climbs in the world. The mountain&rsquo;s stark beauty and extreme difficulty make it a sought-after prize for elite climbers.

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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Height</span>: 8,586 meters (28,169 feet)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Location</span>: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Nepal/India</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Range</span>: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Himalayas</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">First Ascent</span>: <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">May 25, 1955</span>, by <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Joe Brown</span> and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">George Band</span> (UK)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px 0px 0px 30px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">About</span>:<br style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" />The third-highest mountain in the world, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Kangchenjunga</span>, is located on the border between <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Nepal</span> and <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">India</span>, with the majority of the mountain lying within <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Nepal&rsquo;s</span> territory. The name <span style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-weight: bolder;">Kangchenjunga</span> means &ldquo;Five Treasures of Snow,&rdquo; referring to the five peaks that form the summit.</li>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; color: #333333; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 18px; background-color: #fafafa;">Kangchenjunga is a sacred mountain to the people of both Nepal and India, and as such, the first climbers did not summit its highest peak due to spiritual beliefs about the mountain. Climbers often stop just short of the true summit to respect these traditions, making it one of the more sacred yet challenging climbs in the world.

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