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Mount Everest as seen from Drukair2 PLW edit
An amazing view of Mount Everest from above. It's the highest mountain in the world!

Our Earth has many tall mountains! At least 108 mountains rise over 7,200 m (23,600 ft; 4.5 mi) (about 23,622 feet) above sea level. Out of these, 14 are super tall, reaching more than 8,000 m (26,000 ft; 5.0 mi) (about 26,247 feet). Most of these giant mountains are found where the Indian and Eurasian land plates meet. This area includes countries like China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

What Makes a Mountain a Mountain?

Sometimes it's tricky to decide if a bump on a mountain is a separate mountain or just a smaller part of a bigger one. One way to tell is by looking at its "prominence."

Relative-height
This picture shows what topographic prominence means. It's how high a peak is from the lowest point that connects it to a taller mountain.

Topographic prominence is how much a mountain peak rises above the lowest point that connects it to any higher mountain. Think of it as how much you'd have to climb down and then back up to get to a taller peak. If a peak has a prominence of at least 300 m (980 ft) (about 984 feet), it's often considered a separate mountain.

However, this method might not include famous mountains like Eiger or Nuptse. These peaks are very impressive but are connected to even taller mountains by high ridges.

How Do We Measure Mountains?

Measuring mountains perfectly is harder than you might think! It's tough to get the exact height, especially for mountains far from the sea. Different maps and sources often show slightly different heights. For example, Mount Everest has been measured many times, and its height can vary by several meters.

Even with modern tools like synthetic aperture radar (which uses radio waves to map surfaces), heights can still be updated. This means the order of the highest mountains might change over time. To be safe, this list includes all peaks over 7,200 m (23,622 ft).

Different Kinds of "Tallest" Mountains

When we talk about the "tallest" mountain, it depends on how you measure it!

  • Tallest from Base to Peak: The highest mountains above sea level are not always the tallest when measured from their base. For example, Denali in North America, Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, and Nanga Parbat in Asia are huge when measured from their own bases.
  • Tallest from Ocean Floor: If you measure from the bottom of the ocean, Mauna Kea in Hawaii is the tallest mountain and volcano in the world! It rises about 10,203 m (33,474 ft) (about 33,474 feet) from the Pacific Ocean floor, even though only 4,207 m (13,802 ft) (about 13,802 feet) is above sea level.
  • Most Voluminous: The largest mountain in terms of how much space it takes up (its volume) is Mauna Loa in Hawaii. It's a massive lava mountain! Mount Kilimanjaro is the largest non-volcanic mountain in terms of volume.
  • Farthest from Earth's Center: Because the Earth isn't a perfect sphere (it bulges at the equator), mountains closer to the equator can be farther from the Earth's center, even if they aren't the highest above sea level. Chimborazo in Ecuador is usually considered the point farthest from the Earth's center.

Where Are the World's Highest Mountains?

Almost all the mountains on this list are found in the Himalaya and Karakoram mountain ranges. These are located south and west of the Tibetan plateau in East, Central, and South Asia.

Some of the highest peaks, like Gangkhar Puensum in Bhutan and China, have never been successfully climbed. The most recent peak to be climbed for the first time was Saser Kangri II East in India, back in 2011.

The highest mountain outside of Asia is Aconcagua in South America. It's about 6,961 m (22,838 ft) (about 22,838 feet) tall, making it the 189th highest in the world.

List of the World's Highest Peaks

Rank
Mountain Name(s) Height
(rounded)
Prominence
(rounded)
Mountain Range Location
Parent Mountain
Climbs before
2004
Country Photo
First Successful
m ft m ft y n
1 8,849 29,032
8,849 29,032 Mahalangur Himalaya Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 614: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). N/A 1953 145 121 Everest North Face toward Base Camp Tibet Luca Galuzzi 2006.jpg
2 K2 8,611 28,251 4,020 13,190 Baltoro Karakoram 35°52′53″N 76°30′48″E / 35.88139°N 76.51333°E / 35.88139; 76.51333 (2. K2 / Qogir / Godwin Austen (8611 m)) Mount Everest 1954 45 44 Chogori.jpg
3 Kangchenjunga 8,586 28,169 3,922 12,867 Kangchenjunga Himalaya 27°42′12″N 88°08′51″E / 27.70333°N 88.14750°E / 27.70333; 88.14750 (3. Kangchenjunga (8586 m)) * Mount Everest 1955 38 24 Kangchenjunga, India.jpg
4 Lhotse 8,516 27,940 610 2,000 Mahalangur Himalaya 27°57′42″N 86°55′59″E / 27.96167°N 86.93306°E / 27.96167; 86.93306 (4. Lhotse (8516 m)) Mount Everest 1956 26 26 Lhotse-fromChukhungRi.jpg
5 Makalu 8,485 27,838 2,378 7,802 Mahalangur Himalaya 27°53′23″N 87°05′20″E / 27.88972°N 87.08889°E / 27.88972; 87.08889 (5. Makalu (8485 m)) Mount Everest 1955 45 N/A Makalu.jpg
6 Cho Oyu 8,188 26,864
2,340 7,680 Mahalangur Himalaya 28°05′39″N 86°39′39″E / 28.09417°N 86.66083°E / 28.09417; 86.66083 (6. Cho Oyu (8188 m)) Mount Everest 1954 79 28 ChoOyu-fromGokyo.jpg
7 Dhaulagiri I 8,167 26,795 3,357 11,014 Dhaulagiri Himalaya 28°41′48″N 83°29′35″E / 28.69667°N 83.49306°E / 28.69667; 83.49306 (7. Dhaulagiri I (8167 m)) K2 1960 51 39 Nepal Dhaulagiri mountain.jpg
8 Manaslu 8,163 26,781 3,092 10,144 Manaslu Himalaya 28°33′00″N 84°33′35″E / 28.55000°N 84.55972°E / 28.55000; 84.55972 (8. Manaslu (8163 m)) Cho Oyu 1956 49 45 Nepal Sunrise, Manaslu.jpg
9 Nanga Parbat 8,126 26,660 4,608 15,118 Nanga Parbat Himalaya 35°14′14″N 74°35′21″E / 35.23722°N 74.58917°E / 35.23722; 74.58917 (9. Nanga Parbat (8126 m)) Dhaulagiri 1953 52 67 Pakistan Fairy Meadows and the view of Nanga Parbat.jpg
10 Annapurna I 8,091 26,545 2,984 9,790 Annapurna Himalaya 28°35′44″N 83°49′13″E / 28.59556°N 83.82028°E / 28.59556; 83.82028 (10. Annapurna I (8091 m)) Cho Oyu 1950 97 88 Nepal South Face of Annapurna I (Main).jpg
11 8,080 26,510 2,155 7,070 Baltoro Karakoram 35°43′28″N 76°41′47″E / 35.72444°N 76.69639°E / 35.72444; 76.69639 (11. Gasherbrum I / Hidden Peak / K5 (8080 m)) K2 1958 31 16 HiddenPeak.jpg
12 Broad Peak 8,051 26,414 1,701 5,581 Baltoro Karakoram 35°48′38″N 76°34′06″E / 35.81056°N 76.56833°E / 35.81056; 76.56833 (12. Broad Peak / K3 (8051 m)) Gasherbrum I 1957 39 19 Pakistan, China 7 15 BroadPeak.jpg
13 8,035 26,362 1,524 5,000 Baltoro Karakoram 35°45′28″N 76°39′12″E / 35.75778°N 76.65333°E / 35.75778; 76.65333 (13. Gasherbrum II / K4 (8035 m)) Gasherbrum I 1956 54 12 Pakistan, China Gasherbrum2.jpg
14 8,027 26,335 2,897 9,505 Jugal Himalaya 28°21′12″N 85°46′43″E / 28.35333°N 85.77861°E / 28.35333; 85.77861 (14. Shishapangma (8027 m)) Cho Oyu 1964 43 19 China Shishapangma.jpg
15 Gyachung Kang 7,952 26,089 672 2,205 Mahalangur Himalaya 28°05′53″N 86°44′42″E / 28.09806°N 86.74500°E / 28.09806; 86.74500 (15. Gyachung Kang (7952 m)) Cho Oyu 1964 5 3 Gyachung Kang.jpg
S 7,946 26,070 355 1,165 Baltoro Karakoram 35°45′33″N 76°38′30″E / 35.75917°N 76.64167°E / 35.75917; 76.64167 (Gasherbrum III (7946 m)) Gasherbrum II 1975 2 2 Pakistan, China Gasherbrum III.jpg
16 Annapurna II 7,937 26,040 2,437 7,995 Annapurna Himalaya 28°32′05″N 84°07′19″E / 28.53472°N 84.12194°E / 28.53472; 84.12194 (16. Annapurna II (7937 m)) Annapurna I 1960 6 19 Nepal Annapurna II north.jpg
17 7,932 26,024 712 2,336 Baltoro Karakoram 35°45′38″N 76°36′58″E / 35.76056°N 76.61611°E / 35.76056; 76.61611 (17. Gasherbrum IV (7932 m)) Gasherbrum III 1958 4 11 Pakistan Gasherbrum IV.JPG
18 Himalchuli 7,893 25,896 1,633 5,358 Manaslu Himalaya 28°26′12″N 84°38′23″E / 28.43667°N 84.63972°E / 28.43667; 84.63972 (18. Himalchuli (7893 m)) * Manaslu 1960 6 12 Nepal Himalchuli from south.jpg
19 Distaghil Sar 7,884 25,866 2,525 8,284 Hispar Karakoram 36°19′33″N 75°11′16″E / 36.32583°N 75.18778°E / 36.32583; 75.18778 (19. Distaghil Sar (7884 m)) K2 1960 3 5 Pakistan
20 Ngadi Chuli 7,871 25,823 1,011 3,317 Manaslu Himalaya 28°30′12″N 84°34′00″E / 28.50333°N 84.56667°E / 28.50333; 84.56667 (20. Ngadi Chuli (7871 m)) Manaslu 1979 1 6 Nepal Manaslu Himal air view.jpg
S Nuptse 7,864 25,801 305 1,001 Mahalangur Himalaya 27°58′03″N 86°53′13″E / 27.96750°N 86.88694°E / 27.96750; 86.88694 (Nuptse (7864 m)) Lhotse 1961 5 12 Nepal Nuptse, Nepal, Himalayas.jpg
21 Khunyang Chhish 7,823 25,666 1,765 5,791 Hispar Karakoram 36°12′19″N 75°12′28″E / 36.20528°N 75.20778°E / 36.20528; 75.20778 (21. Khunyang Chhish (7823 m)) * Distaghil Sar 1971 2 6 Pakistan Se9 C2A (2).jpg
22 7,821 25,659 2,457 8,061 Masherbrum Karakoram 35°38′28″N 76°18′21″E / 35.64111°N 76.30583°E / 35.64111; 76.30583 (22. Masherbrum / K1 (7821 m)) Gasherbrum I 1960 4 9 Pakistan Masherbrum.jpg
23 Nanda Devi 7,816 25,643 3,139 10,299 Garhwal Himalaya 30°22′33″N 79°58′15″E / 30.37583°N 79.97083°E / 30.37583; 79.97083 (23. Nanda Devi (7816 m)) Dhaulagiri 1936 14 12 India Mt. Nanda Devi.jpg
24 Chomo Lonzo 7,804 25,604 590 1,940 Mahalangur Himalaya 27°55′50″N 87°06′28″E / 27.93056°N 87.10778°E / 27.93056; 87.10778 (24. Chomo Lonzo (7804 m)) Makalu 1954 3 1 China
25 Batura Sar 7,795 25,574 3,118 10,230 Batura Karakoram 36°30′37″N 74°31′21″E / 36.51028°N 74.52250°E / 36.51028; 74.52250 (25. Batura Sar (7795 m)) Distaghil Sar 1976 4 6 Pakistan Batura Sar.jpg
26 Rakaposhi 7,788 25,551 2,818 9,245 Rakaposhi-Haramosh Karakoram 36°08′33″N 74°29′22″E / 36.14250°N 74.48944°E / 36.14250; 74.48944 (26. Rakaposhi (7788 m)) Khunyang Chhish 1958 8 13 Pakistan Rakaposhi The Beast.jpg
27 Namcha Barwa 7,782 25,531 4,106 13,471 Assam Himalaya 29°37′52″N 95°03′19″E / 29.63111°N 95.05528°E / 29.63111; 95.05528 (27. Namcha Barwa (7782 m)) Kangchenjunga 1992 1 2 China Namcha Barwa from the west.jpg
28 Kanjut Sar 7,760 25,460 1,660 5,450 Hispar Karakoram 36°12′20″N 75°25′01″E / 36.20556°N 75.41694°E / 36.20556; 75.41694 (28. Kanjut Sar (7760 m)) Khunyang Chhish 1959 2 1 Pakistan Kanjut Sar.jpg
29 Kamet 7,756 25,446 2,825 9,268 Garhwal Himalaya 30°55′12″N 79°35′30″E / 30.92000°N 79.59167°E / 30.92000; 79.59167 (29. Kamet (7756 m)) * Nanda Devi 1931 23 14 India Kamet Closeup.jpg
30 Dhaulagiri II 7,751 25,430 2,397 7,864 Dhaulagiri Himalaya 28°45′46″N 83°23′18″E / 28.76278°N 83.38833°E / 28.76278; 83.38833 (30. Dhaulagiri II (7751 m)) Dhaulagiri 1971 4 11 Nepal
31 7,742 25,400 2,160 7,090 Saltoro Karakoram 35°23′57″N 76°50′53″E / 35.39917°N 76.84806°E / 35.39917; 76.84806 (31. Saltoro Kangri / K10 (7742 m)) * Gasherbrum I 1962 2 1 Pakistan, India Saltoro Kangri.jpg
32 7,711 25,299 1,036 3,399 Kangchenjunga Himalaya 27°40′56″N 88°02′40″E / 27.68222°N 88.04444°E / 27.68222; 88.04444 (32. Jannu (7711 m)) * Kangchenjunga 1962 17 12 Nepal Jannu from the Sinelapche Pass.jpg
33 Tirich Mir 7,708 25,289 3,910 12,830 Hindu Kush 36°15′19″N 71°50′30″E / 36.25528°N 71.84167°E / 36.25528; 71.84167 (33. Tirich Mir (7708 m)) * Batura Sar 1950 20 11 Pakistan Tirich Mir (The Kingdom Of Djinns And Fairies).jpg
S Molamenqing 7,703 25,272 433 1,421 Langtang Himalaya 28°21′18″N 85°48′35″E / 28.35500°N 85.80972°E / 28.35500; 85.80972 (Molamenqing (7703 m)) Shishapangma 1981 1 0 China
34 Gurla Mandhata 7,694 25,243 2,788 9,147 Nalakankar Himalaya 30°26′19″N 81°17′48″E / 30.43861°N 81.29667°E / 30.43861; 81.29667 (34. Gurla Mandhata (7694 m)) Dhaulagiri 1985 6 4 China Mt Gurla Mandhata and wild Donkeys.jpg
35 7,672 25,171 2,304 7,559 Saser Karakoram 34°52′00″N 77°45′09″E / 34.86667°N 77.75250°E / 34.86667; 77.75250 (35. Saser Kangri I / K22 (7672 m)) Gasherbrum I 1973 6 4 India Saser Kangri III and II.jpg
36 Chogolisa 7,665 25,148 1,624 5,328 Masherbrum Karakoram 35°36′47″N 76°34′29″E / 35.61306°N 76.57472°E / 35.61306; 76.57472 (36. Chogolisa (7665 m)) Gasherbrum I 1975 4 2 Pakistan Chogolisa.jpg
S Dhaulagiri IV 7,661 25,135 469 1,539 Dhaulagiri Himalaya 28°44′09″N 83°18′55″E / 28.73583°N 83.31528°E / 28.73583; 83.31528 (Dhaulagiri IV (7661 m)) Dhaulagiri II 1975 2 10 Nepal
37 Kongur Tagh 7,649 25,095 3,585 11,762 Kongur Shan (Eastern Pamirs) 38°35′36″N 75°18′48″E / 38.59333°N 75.31333°E / 38.59333; 75.31333 (37. Kongur Tagh (7649 m)) Distaghil Sar 1981 2 4 China Kongur south.jpg
S Dhaulagiri V 7,618 24,993 340 1,120 Dhaulagiri Himalaya 28°44′02″N 83°21′41″E / 28.73389°N 83.36139°E / 28.73389; 83.36139 (Dhaulagiri V (7618 m)) * Dhaulagiri IV 1975 2 3 Nepal
38 Shispare 7,611 24,970 1,240 4,070 Batura Karakoram 36°26′26″N 74°40′51″E / 36.44056°N 74.68083°E / 36.44056; 74.68083 (38. Shispare (7611 m)) Batura Sar 1974 3 1 Pakistan Shispare above Passu glacier.jpg
39 Trivor 7,577 24,859 997 3,271 Hispar Karakoram 36°17′15″N 75°05′06″E / 36.28750°N 75.08500°E / 36.28750; 75.08500 (39. Trivor (7577 m)) * Distaghil Sar 1960 2 5 Pakistan Trivor (7577m) (25571147500) (3to4).jpg
40 Gangkhar Puensum 7,570 24,840 2,995 9,826 Kula Kangri Himalaya 28°02′50″N 90°27′19″E / 28.04722°N 90.45528°E / 28.04722; 90.45528 (40. Gangkhar Puensum (7570 m)) * Kangchenjunga none 0 3 Gangkhar puensum summit.JPG
41 7,556 24,790 3,642 11,949 Daxue Mountains (Hengduan Shan) 29°35′43″N 101°52′47″E / 29.59528°N 101.87972°E / 29.59528; 101.87972 (41. Gongga Shan / Minya Konka (7556 m)) Mount Everest 1932 6 7 China 贡嘎.jpg
42 Annapurna III 7,555 24,787 703 2,306 Annapurna Himalaya 28°35′06″N 83°59′24″E / 28.58500°N 83.99000°E / 28.58500; 83.99000 (42. Annapurna III (7555 m)) Annapurna I 1961 10 17 Nepal
43 Skyang Kangri 7,545 24,754 1,085 3,560 Baltoro Karakoram 35°55′35″N 76°34′03″E / 35.92639°N 76.56750°E / 35.92639; 76.56750 (43. Skyang Kangri (7545 m)) K2 1976 1 2 Pakistan, China Skyang Kangri.jpg
44 Changtse 7,543 24,747
514 1,686 Mahalangur Himalaya 28°01′29″N 86°54′51″E / 28.02472°N 86.91417°E / 28.02472; 86.91417 (44. Changtse (7543 m)) Mount Everest 1982 9 9 China Changtse-from-KalaPattar.jpg
45 Kula Kangri 7,538 24,731 1,654 5,427 Kula Kangri Himalaya 28°13′37″N 90°36′59″E / 28.22694°N 90.61639°E / 28.22694; 90.61639 (45. Kula Kangri (7538 m)) Gangkhar Puensum 1986 3 2 Kula Kangri from Moenla Karchung 1933·.jpg
46 Kongur Tiube 7,530 24,700 840 2,760 Kongur Shan (Eastern Pamirs) 38°36′57″N 75°11′45″E / 38.61583°N 75.19583°E / 38.61583; 75.19583 (46. Kongur Tiube (7530 m)) Kongur Tagh 1956 2 3 China
S Annapurna IV 7,525 24,688 255 837 Annapurna Himalaya 28°32′15″N 84°4′58″E / 28.53750°N 84.08278°E / 28.53750; 84.08278 (Annapurna IV (7,525 m)) Annapurna 1955 43 18 Nepal
47 Mamostong Kangri 7,516 24,659 1,803 5,915 Rimo Karakoram 35°08′31″N 77°34′39″E / 35.14194°N 77.57750°E / 35.14194; 77.57750 (47. Mamostong Kangri (7516 m)) Gasherbrum I 1984 5 0 India
48 Saser Kangri II E 7,513 24,649 1,458 4,783 Saser Karakoram 34°48′17″N 77°48′24″E / 34.80472°N 77.80667°E / 34.80472; 77.80667 (48. Saser Kangri II E (7513 m)) Saser Kangri I 2011
1 N/A India
49 Muztagh Ata 7,509 24,636 2,698 8,852 Muztagata (Eastern Pamirs) 38°16′33″N 75°06′58″E / 38.27583°N 75.11611°E / 38.27583; 75.11611 (49. Muztagh Ata (7546 m)) Kongur Tagh 1956 many N/A China Muztagh Ata Xinjiang China.jpg
50 Ismoil Somoni Peak 7,495 24,590 3,402 11,161 Pamir (Academy of Sciences Range) 38°56′35″N 72°00′57″E / 38.94306°N 72.01583°E / 38.94306; 72.01583 (50. Ismoil Somoni Peak (7495 m)) Muztagh Ata 1933 N/A N/A Tajikistan USSR-Tajikistan-Peak Communism.jpg
51 Saser Kangri III 7,495 24,590 835 2,740 Saser Karakoram 34°50′44″N 77°47′06″E / 34.84556°N 77.78500°E / 34.84556; 77.78500 (51. Saser Kangri III (7495 m)) Saser Kangri I 1986 1 0 India
52 Noshaq 7,492 24,580 2,024 6,640 Hindu Kush 36°25′56″N 71°49′43″E / 36.43222°N 71.82861°E / 36.43222; 71.82861 (52. Noshaq (7492 m)) Tirich Mir 1960 33 3 Noszak.jpg
53 Pumari Chhish 7,492 24,580 884 2,900 Hispar Karakoram 36°12′41″N 75°15′01″E / 36.21139°N 75.25028°E / 36.21139; 75.25028 (53. Pumari Chhish (7492 m)) Khunyang Chhish 1979 1 2 Pakistan
54 Passu Sar 7,476 24,528 647 2,123 Batura Karakoram 36°29′16″N 74°35′16″E / 36.48778°N 74.58778°E / 36.48778; 74.58778 (54. Passu Sar (7476 m)) Batura Sar 1994 1 0 Pakistan Batura valley Passu.jpg
55 Yukshin Gardan Sar 7,469 24,505 1,374 4,508 Hispar Karakoram 36°15′04″N 75°22′29″E / 36.25111°N 75.37472°E / 36.25111; 75.37472 (55. Yukshin Gardan Sar (7469 m)) Pumari Chhish 1984 4 1 Pakistan Kanjut Sar.jpg
56 Teram Kangri I 7,462 24,482 1,703 5,587 Siachen Karakoram 35°34′48″N 77°04′42″E / 35.58000°N 77.07833°E / 35.58000; 77.07833 (56. Teram Kangri I (7462 m)) Gasherbrum I 1975 2 0
57 Jongsong Peak 7,462 24,482 1,298 4,259 Kangchenjunga Himalaya 27°52′54″N 88°08′09″E / 27.88167°N 88.13583°E / 27.88167; 88.13583 (57. Jongsong Peak (7462 m)) Kangchenjunga 1930 2 3
58 Malubiting 7,458 24,469 2,193 7,195 Rakaposhi-Haramosh Karakoram 36°00′12″N 74°52′31″E / 36.00333°N 74.87528°E / 36.00333; 74.87528 (58. Malubiting (7458 m)) Rakaposhi 1971 2 6 Pakistan Malubiting from Skardu-Gilgit road at sunset.jpg
59 Gangapurna 7,455 24,459 563 1,847 Annapurna Himalaya 28°36′18″N 83°57′49″E / 28.60500°N 83.96361°E / 28.60500; 83.96361 (59. Gangapurna (7455 m)) Annapurna III 1965 8 13 Nepal
60
  • Jengish Chokusu
  • Tömür
  • Pik Pobedy
7,439 24,406 4,148 13,609 Tian Shan 42°02′05″N 80°07′47″E / 42.03472°N 80.12972°E / 42.03472; 80.12972 (60. Jengish Chokusu / Tömür / Pk Pobeda (7439 m)) Ismail Samani Peak 1956 N/A N/A PobiedaFrmCB.jpg
S
  • Sunanda Devi
  • Nanda Devi East
7,434 24,390 229 751 Garhwal Himalaya 30°22′00″N 79°59′40″E / 30.36667°N 79.99444°E / 30.36667; 79.99444 (Sunanda Devi (7434 m)) Nanda Devi 1939 14 12 India Nanda Devi from Kausani.JPG
61 K12 7,428 24,370 1,978 6,490 Saltoro Karakoram 35°17′45″N 77°01′20″E / 35.29583°N 77.02222°E / 35.29583; 77.02222 (61. K12 (7428 m)) Saltoro Kangri 1974 4 2
62
  • Yangra
  • Ganesh I
7,422 24,350 2,352 7,717 Ganesh Himalaya 28°23′29″N 85°07′38″E / 28.39139°N 85.12722°E / 28.39139; 85.12722 (62. Yangra / Ganesh I (7422 m)) Shishapangma 1955 1 6 Langtang range (25).JPG
63 Sia Kangri 7,422 24,350 642 2,106 Siachen Karakoram 35°39′48″N 76°45′42″E / 35.66333°N 76.76167°E / 35.66333; 76.76167 (63. Sia Kangri (7422 m)) Gasherbrum I 1934 6 0 Siachin20.JPG
64 Momhil Sar 7,414 24,324 907 2,976 Hispar Karakoram 36°19′04″N 75°02′11″E / 36.31778°N 75.03639°E / 36.31778; 75.03639 (64. Momhil Sar (7414 m)) * Trivor 1964 2 6 Pakistan Momhil Sar (7343m) (25871754125).jpg
65 Kabru N 7,412 24,318 720 2,360 Kangchenjunga Himalaya 27°38′02″N 88°07′00″E / 27.63389°N 88.11667°E / 27.63389; 88.11667 (65. Kabru N (7412 m)) Kangchenjunga 1994 1 2
Mount Kabru.jpg
66 Skil Brum 7,410 24,310 1,152 3,780 Baltoro Karakoram 35°51′03″N 76°25′43″E / 35.85083°N 76.42861°E / 35.85083; 76.42861 (66. Skil Brum (7410 m)) K2 1957 2 1 Pakistan Muztagh tower - skil brum 1909 sella.jpg
67 Haramosh Peak 7,409 24,308 2,277 7,470 Rakaposhi-Haramosh Karakoram 35°50′24″N 74°53′51″E / 35.84000°N 74.89750°E / 35.84000; 74.89750 (67. Haramosh Peak (7409 m)) Malubiting 1958 4 3 Pakistan Haramosh from Nanga Parbat.jpg
68 Istor-o-Nal 7,403 24,288 1,043 3,422 Hindu Kush 36°22′32″N 71°53′54″E / 36.37556°N 71.89833°E / 36.37556; 71.89833 (68. Istor-o-Nal (7403 m)) Noshaq 1969 4 5 Pakistan
69 Ghent Kangri 7,401 24,281 1,493 4,898 Saltoro Karakoram 35°31′04″N 76°48′02″E / 35.51778°N 76.80056°E / 35.51778; 76.80056 (69. Ghent Kangri (7401 m)) Saltoro Kangri 1961 4 0
70 Ultar 7,388 24,239 688 2,257 Batura Karakoram 36°23′27″N 74°43′00″E / 36.39083°N 74.71667°E / 36.39083; 74.71667 (70. Ultar (7388 m)) Shispare 1996 2 5 Pakistan Ultar sar.jpg
71 Rimo I 7,385 24,229 1,428 4,685 Rimo Karakoram 35°21′18″N 77°22′08″E / 35.35500°N 77.36889°E / 35.35500; 77.36889 (71. Rimo I (7385 m)) Teram Kangri I 1988 1 3 India
72 Churen Himal 7,385 24,229 650 2,130 Dhaulagiri Himalaya 28°44′05″N 83°13′03″E / 28.73472°N 83.21750°E / 28.73472; 83.21750 (72. Churen Himal (7385 m)) Dhaulagiri IV 1970 3 0 Nepal
73 Teram Kangri III 7,382 24,219 520 1,710 Siachen Karakoram 35°35′59″N 77°02′53″E / 35.59972°N 77.04806°E / 35.59972; 77.04806 (73. Teram Kangri III (7382 m)) Teram Kangri I 1979 1 0
74 Sherpi Kangri 7,380 24,210 1,320 4,330 Saltoro Karakoram 35°27′58″N 76°46′53″E / 35.46611°N 76.78139°E / 35.46611; 76.78139 (74. Sherpi Kangri (7380 m)) * Ghent Kangri 1976 1 1 Saltoro Kangri.jpg
75 Labuche Kang 7,367 24,170 1,957 6,421 Labuche Himalaya 28°18′15″N 86°21′03″E / 28.30417°N 86.35083°E / 28.30417; 86.35083 (75. Labuche Kang (7367 m)) Cho Oyu 1987 1 0 China Labuche Kang and Shishapangma from Cho Oyu.jpg
76 Kirat Chuli 7,362 24,154 1,168 3,832 Kangchenjunga Himalaya 27°47′16″N 88°11′43″E / 27.78778°N 88.19528°E / 27.78778; 88.19528 (76. Kirat Chuli (7362 m)) Kangchenjunga 1939 1 6 NepalPeak TentPeak.jpg
S Abi Gamin 7,355 24,131 217 712 Garhwal Himalaya 30°55′57″N 79°36′09″E / 30.93250°N 79.60250°E / 30.93250; 79.60250 (Abi Gamin (7355 m)) Kamet 1950 17 2
S
  • Gimmigela Chuli
  • The Twins
7,350 24,110 432 1,417 Kangchenjunga Himalaya 27°44′27″N 88°09′31″E / 27.74083°N 88.15861°E / 27.74083; 88.15861 (Gimmigela / The Twins (7350 m)) Kangchenjunga 1994 3 1 Gimmigela Chuli.jpg
S Nangpai Gosum 7,350 24,110 427 1,401 Mahalangur Himalaya 28°04′24″N 86°36′51″E / 28.07333°N 86.61417°E / 28.07333; 86.61417 (Nangpai Gosum (7350 m)) Cho Oyu 1986 1
Cho Oyu, Nepal.jpg
77 Saraghrar 7,349 24,111 1,979 6,493 Hindu Kush 36°32′51″N 72°06′54″E / 36.54750°N 72.11500°E / 36.54750; 72.11500 (77. Saraghrar (7349 m)) Noshaq 1959 2 3 Pakistan Saraghrar.JPG
S Talung 7,349 24,111 366 1,201 Kangchenjunga Himalaya 27°39′18″N 88°07′51″E / 27.65500°N 88.13083°E / 27.65500; 88.13083 (Talung (7349 m)) * Kabru 1964 3 4
78
  • Jomolhari
  • Chomo Lhari
7,326 24,035 2,341 7,680 Jomolhari Himalaya 27°49′36″N 89°16′04″E / 27.82667°N 89.26778°E / 27.82667; 89.26778 (78. Jomolhari (7326 m)) * Gangkhar Puensum 1937 4 0 Bundesarchiv Bild 135-KA-06-039, Tibetexpedition, Landschaftsaufnahme.jpg
79 Chamlang 7,321 24,019 1,241 4,072 Mahalangur Himalaya 27°46′30″N 86°58′47″E / 27.77500°N 86.97972°E / 27.77500; 86.97972 (79. Chamlang (7321 m)) Lhotse 1961 7 1 Nepal Everest Lhotse Makalung Chamlang.jpg
80 Chongtar 7,315 23,999 1,295 4,249 Baltoro Karakoram 35°54′55″N 76°25′45″E / 35.91528°N 76.42917°E / 35.91528; 76.42917 (80. Chongtar (7315 m)) Skil Brum 1994 1 1 China
81 Baltoro Kangri 7,312 23,990 1,140 3,740 Masherbrum Karakoram 35°38′21″N 76°40′24″E / 35.63917°N 76.67333°E / 35.63917; 76.67333 (81. Baltoro Kangri (7312 m)) Chogolisa 1963 1 0 Pakistan Gasherbrum IV, VII, VI and Baltoro Kangri.jpg
82 Siguang Ri 7,309 23,980 669 2,195 Mahalangur Himalaya 28°08′50″N 86°41′06″E / 28.14722°N 86.68500°E / 28.14722; 86.68500 (82. Siguang Ri (7309 m)) Cho Oyu 1989 2 1 China
83
  • The Crown
  • Huang Guan Shan
7,295 23,934 1,919 6,296 Yengisogat Karakoram 36°06′24″N 76°12′21″E / 36.10667°N 76.20583°E / 36.10667; 76.20583 (83. The Crown / Huang Guan (7295 m)) Skil Brum (K2) 1993 1 5 China Huang Guan Shan.jpg
84 Gyala Peri 7,294 23,930 2,942 9,652 Assam Himalaya 29°48′52″N 94°58′07″E / 29.81444°N 94.96861°E / 29.81444; 94.96861 (84. Gyala Peri (7294 m)) Mount Everest 1986 1 0 China GyalaPeri.JPG
85 Porong Ri 7,292 23,924 512 1,680 Langtang Himalaya 28°23′22″N 85°43′12″E / 28.38944°N 85.72000°E / 28.38944; 85.72000 (85. Porong Ri (7292 m)) Shishapangma 1982 5 0 China
86 7,285 23,901 1,891 6,204 Panmah Karakoram 35°56′51″N 75°45′12″E / 35.94750°N 75.75333°E / 35.94750; 75.75333 (86. Baintha Brakk / The Ogre (7285 m)) * Kanjut Sar 1977 3 13 Pakistan The Ogre I and II and the Ogres thumb (225912483).jpg
87 Yutmaru Sar 7,283 23,894 680 2,230 Hispar Karakoram 36°13′35″N 75°22′02″E / 36.22639°N 75.36722°E / 36.22639; 75.36722 (87. Yutmaru Sar (7283 m)) Yukshin Gardan Sar 1980 1 1 Pakistan Yukshin Gardan Sar - Yutmaru Sar.jpg
88
  • K6
  • Baltistan Peak
7,282 23,891 1,962 6,437 Masherbrum Karakoram 35°25′06″N 76°33′06″E / 35.41833°N 76.55167°E / 35.41833; 76.55167 (88. Baltistan Peak / K6 (7282 m)) Chogolisa 1970 1 3 Pakistan Saltoro Kangri.jpg
89
  • Kangpenqing
  • Gang Benchhen
7,281 23,888 1,345 4,413 Himalaya 28°33′03″N 85°32′44″E / 28.55083°N 85.54556°E / 28.55083; 85.54556 (89. Kangpenqing / Gang Benchhen (7281 m)) Shishapangma 1982 1 1 China Gang Benchhen.jpg
90 Muztagh Tower 7,276 23,871 1,710 5,610 Baltoro Karakoram 35°49′40″N 76°21′40″E / 35.82778°N 76.36111°E / 35.82778; 76.36111 (90. Muztagh Tower (7276 m)) Skil Brum 1956 4 2 MuztaghTower.jpg
91 Mana Peak 7,272 23,858 732 2,402 Garhwal Himalaya 30°52′50″N 79°36′55″E / 30.88056°N 79.61528°E / 30.88056; 79.61528 (91. Mana Peak (7272 m)) Kamet 1937 7 3 India
S Dhaulagiri VI 7,268 23,845 488 1,601 Dhaulagiri Himalaya 28°42′31″N 83°16′27″E / 28.70861°N 83.27417°E / 28.70861; 83.27417 (Dhaulagiri VI (7268 m)) Dhaulagiri IV 1970 5 0 Nepal
92 Diran 7,266 23,839 1,329 4,360 Rakaposhi-Haramosh Karakoram 36°07′13″N 74°39′42″E / 36.12028°N 74.66167°E / 36.12028; 74.66167 (92. Diran (7266 m)) Malubiting 1968 12 8 Pakistan Diran P8050944.jpg
93
  • Labuche Kang III
  • Labuche Kang East
7,250 23,790
570 1,870 Labuche Himalaya 28°18′05″N 86°23′02″E / 28.30139°N 86.38389°E / 28.30139; 86.38389 (93. Labuche Kang III / East (7250 m)) Labuche Himilaya none 0 0 China
94 Putha Hiunchuli 7,246 23,773 1,151 3,776 Dhaulagiri Himalaya 28°44′52″N 83°08′46″E / 28.74778°N 83.14611°E / 28.74778; 83.14611 (94. Putha Hiunchuli (7246 m)) Churen Himal 1954 11 5 Nepal
95 Apsarasas Kangri 7,245 23,770 607 1,991 Siachen Karakoram 35°32′19″N 77°08′55″E / 35.53861°N 77.14861°E / 35.53861; 77.14861 (95. Apsarasas Kangri (7245 m)) Teram Kangri I 1976 2 0
96 Mukut Parbat 7,242 23,760 683 2,241 Garhwal Himalaya 30°56′57″N 79°34′12″E / 30.94917°N 79.57000°E / 30.94917; 79.57000 (96. Mukut Parbat (7242 m)) Kamet 1951 2 1
97 Rimo III 7,233 23,730 613 2,011 Rimo Karakoram 35°22′31″N 77°21′42″E / 35.37528°N 77.36167°E / 35.37528; 77.36167 (97. Rimo III (7233 m)) Rimo I 1985 1 0 India
98 Langtang Lirung 7,227 23,711 1,534 5,033 Langtang Himalaya 28°15′22″N 85°31′01″E / 28.25611°N 85.51694°E / 28.25611; 85.51694 (98. Langtang Lirung (7227 m)) Shishapangma 1978 14 13 Nepal Lirung.jpg
99 Karjiang 7,221 23,691 895 2,936 Kula Kangri Himalaya 28°15′27″N 90°38′49″E / 28.25750°N 90.64694°E / 28.25750; 90.64694 (99. Karjiang (7221 m)) Kula Kangri none 0 2 China
100 Annapurna Dakshin (Annapurna South) 7,219 23,684 769 2,523 Annapurna Himalaya 28°31′06″N 83°48′22″E / 28.51833°N 83.80611°E / 28.51833; 83.80611 (100. Annapurna Dakshin (7219 m)) Annapurna 1964 10 16 Nepal Annapurna South-4588.jpg
101 Khartaphu 7,213 23,665 712 2,336 Mahalangur Himalaya 28°03′49″N 86°58′39″E / 28.06361°N 86.97750°E / 28.06361; 86.97750 (101. Khartaphu (7213 m)) Mount Everest 1935 1 0 China
102 Tongshanjiabu 7,207 23,645 1,757 5,764 Lunana Himalaya 28°11′12″N 89°57′27″E / 28.18667°N 89.95750°E / 28.18667; 89.95750 (102. Tongshanjiabu (7207 m)) Gangkhar Puensum none 0 0
103 Malangutti Sar 7,207 23,645 507 1,663 Hispar Karakoram 36°21′47″N 75°08′57″E / 36.36306°N 75.14917°E / 36.36306; 75.14917 (103. Malangutti Sar (7207 m)) Distaghil Sar 1985 1 0 Pakistan
104
  • Noijin Kangsang
  • Norin Kang
7,206 23,642 2,160 7,090 Nagarze Himalaya 28°56′48″N 90°10′42″E / 28.94667°N 90.17833°E / 28.94667; 90.17833 (104. Noijin Kangsang / Norin Kang (7206 m)) Gangkhar Puensum 1986 4 1 China KMD1.jpg
105 Langtang Ri 7,205 23,638 665 2,182 Langtang Himalaya 28°22′53″N 85°41′01″E / 28.38139°N 85.68361°E / 28.38139; 85.68361 (105. Langtang Ri (7205 m)) Shishapangma 1981 4 0 ShishapangmaandGangBenchen.jpg
106
  • Kangphu Kang
  • Shimokangri
7,204 23,635 1,244 4,081 Lunana Himalaya 28°09′24″N 90°04′15″E / 28.15667°N 90.07083°E / 28.15667; 90.07083 (106. Kangphu Kang (7204 m)) Tongshanjiabu 2002 1
0
107 Singhi Kangri 7,202 23,629 730 2,400 Siachen Karakoram 35°35′59″N 76°59′01″E / 35.59972°N 76.98361°E / 35.59972; 76.98361 (107. Singhi Kangri (7202 m)) Teram Kangri III 1976 2 0
108 Lupghar Sar 7,200 23,600 730 2,400 Hispar Karakoram 36°21′01″N 75°02′13″E / 36.35028°N 75.03694°E / 36.35028; 75.03694 (108. Lupghar Sar (7200 m)) * Momhil Sar 1979 1 0 Pakistan Autumn color in Hunza Valley crop.jpg

Mountains by Country

This graph shows how many mountains over 7,200 meters (about 23,622 feet) each country has. Some mountains are on borders between two or even three countries!

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