# Nepal's Mountains Higher than 8000 Meters

A comprehensive list of the eight peaks in Nepal exceeding 8,000 meters, including their heights and locations.

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Language: en
Author: GyanUdaan Team
Published: 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
Updated: 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z

## Introduction
Nepal contains eight of the fourteen mountain peaks in the world that rise above 8,000 meters. These peaks are located across various mountain ranges (Himal) and provinces, primarily in the Koshi and Gandaki provinces.

## Main Content
| S.N. | Peak | Height (m) | Range (Himal) | District / Province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Everest | 8,848.86 | Khumbu/Mahalangur | Solukhumbu / Koshi |
| 2 | Kanchenjunga | 8,586 | Kanchenjunga | Taplejung / Koshi |
| 3 | Lhotse | 8,516 | Khumbu/Mahalangur | Solukhumbu / Koshi |
| 4 | Makalu | 8,463 | Kumbhakarna | Sankhuwasabha / Koshi |
| 5 | Cho Oyu | 8,201 | Khumbu/Mahalangur | Solukhumbu / Koshi |
| 6 | Dhaulagiri | 8,167 | Dhaulagiri | Myagdi / Mustang / Gandaki |
| 7 | Manaslu | 8,163 | Ganesh | Gorkha / Gandaki |
| 8 | Annapurna | 8,091 | Annapurna | Kaski / Gandaki |

## Key Takeaways
*   Mount Everest is the highest peak at 8,848.86 meters.
*   Three peaks (Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu) belong to the Mahalangur range.
*   Koshi Province hosts the majority of these peaks (5 out of 8).
*   Annapurna is the lowest among the 8,000m peaks in Nepal at 8,091 meters.

## What to Avoid
*   Do not confuse the height of Everest; the official updated height is 8,848.86m, not 8,848m.
*   Do not mistake the range of Manaslu; it is in the Ganesh range.
*   Do not assume all 8,000m peaks are in Solukhumbu; they are spread across several districts.

## FAQ
**Q1: Which is the second highest peak in Nepal?**
Kanchenjunga is the second highest peak in Nepal with a height of 8,586 meters.

**Q2: In which district is Mt. Manaslu located?**
Mt. Manaslu is located in the Gorkha district of Gandaki Province.

**Q3: Which mountain range does Mt. Makalu belong to?**
Mt. Makalu belongs to the Kumbhakarna range.

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