The relief of our planet is bizarre, deep troughs replace high mountains. But the highest of the “eight-thousanders”, which at first glance are inaccessible, are especially attractive for climbers.

To conquer the highest peak on the planet is the dream of all climbers. What are the highest mountains in the world?

Fifth place - Makalu (8485 meters, Himalayas)

Opens the rating of the five highest mountains of the Earth Makalu. Located almost in the center of the Himalayas, on the border of China and Nepal, the peak is part of the Mahalangur-Hemal massif. Extremely steep slopes and year-round glaciation make the mountain incredibly difficult to climb, less than a third of all expeditions crown with success. The first successful attempt to conquer the peak was recorded in 1955. 26 climbers died during the climb.

The mountain range consists of two peaks, its shape resembles a four-sided pyramid. The local population treats Makal with reverence and some fear, respectfully calling it the “Black Giant”. The height of Makalu Peak is 8485 meters.

Fourth place - Loschce (8516 meters, Himalayas)

The closest "neighbor" of Everest is only 3 km, Loschce is located on the border of China and Nepal and is part of the Nepalese Sagarmatha National Park. Known for a long time, the mountain was submitted only in 1956. Of all the eight-thousanders, the peak has the smallest number of routes laid, and successful ascents make up only 25%.

The mountain has an unusual shape of a trihedral pyramid, it has three peaks, each of which is higher than 8000 meters.Translated from Tibetan, the name Lokhze sounds like "southern peak." The height of this mountain is 8516 meters.

Third place - Kanchenjunga (Himalayas)

Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain peak in the world, its height is 8586 meters. Until the middle of the century before last, until Chogori and Everest were discovered, it was considered the highest in the world.. The first successful mountain climb happened in 1954. When climbing the summit, 40 climbers died. Moreover, contrary to the trend characteristic of other “eight-thousanders,” the mortality rate does not decrease over time, but rather increases. According to Nepalese legend, Kanchenjunga is a mountain woman who, out of jealousy, kills women who seek to conquer the summit.

Located on the border of India and Nepal, the peak is extremely picturesque, in translation its name sounds like "5 treasures of great snows." The extraordinary beauty of Kanchenjunga captivated the Russian philosopher and enlightener Nikolai Roerich. On canvases, he captured the unique natural charm of a mountain peak.

Second place Chogori (Himalayas)

Chogori - the northernmost of the "eight-thousanders" peak is part of the Karakorum mountain range, located in two countries - China and Pakistan. Its height is 8611 meters. Discovered in 1856, the mountain received the “technical” name K2 - the second peak of the Karakoram. Chogori began to call her after a while. Climbing to the top has been undertaken since the beginning of the last century, but it was only possible to conquer it in 1954. For 60 climbers, the conquest of the summit was worth life.

In addition to the official name, there are other peaks that are quite common - Dapsung, Goduin-Osten and Karakoram 2. The mountain peak is characterized by severe weather conditions, climbing it is very difficult.Nobody has managed to conquer Chogori in winter.

Highest mountain in the world

Everest (Himalayas) - the highest mountain in the world, its height is 8848 meters. It is part of the Mahalangur-Himal mountain range. Being the highest point of the Himalayas. It was discovered back in 1802, and it took a century and a half to conquer. Thousands of expeditions were equipped to the summit, not all ended in success - more than two hundred climbers died when climbing Mount Everest. The current conquerors of the summit devote each ascent to their dead colleagues.

Indigenous people call Mount Jomolungma, by the name of the goddess, and refers to her as a deity. The mountain peak is amazingly beautiful, its shape is an almost perfect trihedral pyramid. Non-standard weather conditions are observed at the peaks, air temperature at night can drop to -60 C, and wind gusts reach 200 km per hour.

The highest mountain in the world in absolute height

The proposed list of the highest mountains in the world would not be complete without mentioning Mauna Kea. This Hawaiian peak was not included in the ranking, although its absolute height is a record 10,203 meters. The fact is that the mountain rises only 4205 m, and the rest is hidden under water. Mauna Kea - White Mountain translated from Hawaiian - is sacred. Ordinary people can’t climb it. But the ban applies only to local residents, tourists ascend unhindered, and scientists from 11 countries organized at the top of the observatory.

Until the middle of the last century, it was believed that mountains above 8000 m are inaccessible to humans.But in the 50s there was a real "climbing boom" - the peaks submitted one after another. It is curious that all five of the highest peaks belong to the Himalayas. It is no coincidence that the Himalayan mountain range is called the "roof of the world."