Eight-Thousanders

The 8,000-meter mountain peaks, also known as the "eight-thousanders," are a group of 14 mountains that rise above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) in elevation. These towering giants are all located in the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges in Asia, primarily spanning countries like Nepal, India, China, and Pakistan. The eight-thousanders are renowned not only for their breathtaking heights but also for the extreme challenges they present to climbers.

Climbing these peaks requires immense skill, physical endurance, and mental fortitude due to the harsh weather conditions, thin air at high altitudes, and treacherous terrains. These peaks are not just natural wonders but symbols of human perseverance and the relentless pursuit of adventure, embodying the ultimate challenge in high-altitude mountaineering.

white and black mountain under blue sky during daytime
white and black mountain under blue sky during daytime
Mt. Everest (8,848.86 m)

The highest mountain in the world.

a snow covered mountain is seen in the distance
a snow covered mountain is seen in the distance
Mt. Manaslu ( 8,163 m)

No. 8 highest mountain in the world.

Mt. Cho Oyu(8,188 m)

No. 6 highest in the world.

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black blue and yellow textile
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