Embark on the ultimate adventure of climbing the world's 14 highest mountain peaks above 8,000 meters, with Nepal covering 8 of these incredible peaks. Tourism is a major source of income for the Nepalese economy, and the government is dedicated to opening new and restricted trekking areas and virgin peaks for summiting. It's no wonder that trekkers and climbers from around the world are eager to visit Nepal.
Discover the thrill of conquering the world's tallest mountains, all located in the Himalayas or Karakoram ranges in Asia. Did you know that only 14 climbers have reached the summits of all 14 peaks? Among them are Reinhold Messner, Jerzy Kukuczka, and Ed Viesturs.
Join the elite group of climbers and experience the breathtaking views from the top of Everest, K2, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat, Annapurna, Gasherbrum I, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum II, and Shisha Pangma.
Don't miss your chance to take on these magnificent peaks and leave your mark in mountaineering history. Start planning your epic journey today and become a part of the elite group of climbers who have reached the top of the world.
Among the World's 14 Highest Mountain Peaks (above 8,000 meters) Nepal Cover 8 Peak. Tourism is one of the major income sources of the Nepalese economy. Nepal's government is also taking an interest to open new and restricted trekking areas and virgin peaks for the summit. Due to this, many trekkers and climbers are excited to visit Nepal. The Government has categorized the peaks.
S.N. |
Name of the Mountain |
Height |
Mountain Region (country) |
First to the summit (nationality) | Date |
01 |
Everest1 |
8,848 Meters,29,035Feet | Nepal/Tibet | Edmund Hillary (New Zealander, UK), Tenzing Norgay (Nepalese) | May 29, 1953 | ||
02 |
K2 (Godwin Austen) | 8,611Metter 28,250 Feet | Pakistan/China | A. Compagnoni, L. Lacedelli (Italian) | July 31, 1954 |
03 |
Kangchenjunga | 8,586 Metter 28,169 Feet | Nepal/India | G. Band, J. Brown, N. Hardie, S. Streather (UK) | May 25, 1955 |
04 |
Lhotse . | 8,516 Metter 27,940 Feet | Nepal/Tibet | Luchsinger, E. Reiss (Swiss) | May 18, 1956 |
05 |
Makalu | 8,463 Metter 27,766 Feet | Nepal/Tibet | J. Couzy, L. Terray, J. Franco, G. Magnone-Gialtsen, J. Bouier, S. Coupé, P. Leroux, A. Vialatte (French) | May 15, 1955 |
06 |
Cho Oyu | 8,201 Metter 26,906 Feet | Nepal/Tibet | H. Tichy, S. Jöchler (Austrian), Pasang Dawa Lama (Nepalese) | Oct. 19, 1954 |
07 |
Dhaulagiri | 8,167 Metter 26,795 Feet | Nepal | A. Schelbert, E. Forrer, K. Diemberger, P. Diener (Swiss), Nyima Dorji, Nawang Dorji (Nepalese) | May 13, 1960 |
08 |
Manaslu | 8,163 Metter 26,781 Feet | Nepal | T. Imamishi, K. Kato, M. Higeta, (Japanese) G. Norbu (Nepalese) | May 9, 1956 |
09 |
Nanga Parbat | 8,125 Metter 26,660 Feet | Pakistan | Hermann Buhl (Austrian) | July 3, 1953 |
10 |
Annapurna | 8,091 Metter 26,545 Feet | Nepal | M. Herzog, L. Lachenal (French) | June 3, 1950 |
11 | Gasherbrum I | 8,068 Metter 26,470 Feet | Pakistan/China | P. K. Schoening, A. J. Kauffman | July 4, 1958 |
12 | Broad Peak | 8,047 Metter 26,400 Feet | Pakistan/China | M. Schmuck, F. Wintersteller, K. Diemberger, H. Buhl (Austrian) | June 9, 1957 |
13 | Gasherbrum II. | 8,035 Metter 26,360 Feet | Pakistan/China | Moravec, S. Larch, H. Willenpart (Austrian) | July 7, 1956 |
14 | Shisha Pangma | 8,013 Meter 26,289 Feet | Tibet | Hsu Ching and a team of 9 (Chinese) | May 2, 1964 |
All 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks are located in the Himalayas or the Karakoram ranges in Asia. According to Everestnews.com, only 14 climbers have reached the summits of all 14: Reinhold Messner (Italy) was first, followed by Jerzy Kukuczka (Poland), Ehardt Loretan (Switzerland), Carlos Carsolio (Mexico), Krzysztof Wielicki (Poland), Juan Oiarzabal (Spain), Sergio Martini (Italy), Park Young Seok (Korea), Hang-Gil Um (Korea), Alberto Inurrategui (Spain), Han Wang Yong (Korea), Ed Viesturs (U.S.), Alan Hinkes (British), and Silvio Mondinelli (Italy).