The Mahalangur Himalayan range's highest peak is coveted worldwide. Everest measures 8,848 metres. On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzin Norgay ascended.
K2, in the Baltoro Karakoram range, is one of the world's most dangerous mountains at 8,611 metres. First ascent was 1954.
One of the most magnificent mountains is the third tallest (8,586 metres). In 1955, Kangchenjunga was climbed.
At 8,516 metres, Lhotse dominates the Mahalangur Himalayas.
Makalu, an 8,485-metre mountain in the Mahalangur Himalaya, is one of the world's most difficult to climb.
Cho Oyu is the easiest Eight Thousander. This 8,188-metre peak is the finest for first-timers to experience thin air.
480 summits have been reached, most in summer. Climbing Dhaulagiri is difficult. 8,167 metres tall.
Manaslu, one of the most climbed Eight Thousanders, is easy. In 1956, this 8,163-metre mountain was climbed.