Nepal Expands Its Official 8,000 Meter Peaks Count to 14

Nepal has expanded its official list of 8000-meter peaks, adding six more mountains and bringing the total count to 14. The updated list, released by the Department of Tourism, highlights the country’s growing prominence in the global mountaineering sector.

The newly included peaks are located in the Kanchenjunga and Lhotse regions, areas already known for their extreme altitude and challenging terrain. While the update has been recognized at the national level, international validation from global mountaineering authorities is still awaited.

This development could open new possibilities for high-altitude expeditions and strengthen Nepal’s position as a leading destination for adventure and mountain tourism.

Names of the added Six Peaks 

Yalung Khang West: 8,077m

Lhotse Shar: 8,400m 

Lhotse Middle:8,410m 

Kanchenjunga Central:8,473m

Kanchenjunga South: 8,476m

Yalung Khang: 8,505m

Names of the Globally Recognized Peaks 

Annapurna I: 8,091m

Manaslu: 8,163m

Dhaulagiri I: 8,167m

Cho Oyu: 8,188m

Makalu: 8,485m

Lhotse: 8,516m

Kanchenjunga: 8,586m

Mount Everest: 8,848.86m

Source: The Kathmandu Post