10 Beautiful and Most Famous Mountains in the World
If you ask people to choose beaches over mountains, they will definitely deny, it because of its beauty. The world has 1,187,049 mountains and the U.S. alone has 77,706 of them and leading the world. But, how do you know which are the famous mountains? If you want to visit some of the most popular and beautiful mountains in the world, we have created a list for you. You may not believe me when I say that the view you get from their heights will touch your heart and will capture one of the best memories. So, without wasting a second, learn about these famous peaks in detail.
Top 10 World’s Famous Mountains
Here is the list of the top ten mountains along with their country. Get the information about each of them. Let’s check them out:
1. Mount Everest (Nepal)
2. Mount Denali (Alaska)
3. Jabal Mousa (Egypt)
4. Atlas Mountain (Morocco)
5. Mount Fuji (Japan)
6. Table Mountain (South Africa)
7. Matterhorn (Switzerland)
8. Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
9. Mount Rainier (Washington)
10. Aconcagua (Argentina)
1. Mount Everest (Nepal)
Mount Everest is present in Nepal and is the world’s largest mountain. It is located at the Nepal-China border with a height of 8,848.86 m from sea level. Furthermore, it is also known as Sagarmatha in the Nepalese language, which was given by Baburam Aacharya. The best time to climb Mount Everest is generally from March to May, during the pre-monsoon season. Almost 5000 mountaineers reached Mount Everest peak. The mountain has 18 ways to reach its peak.
2. Mount Denali (Alaska)
Mount Denali is North America’s largest mountain and among the most famous mountains in the world. Another name for Denali is Mount McKinley. The height of Denali from sea level is 6,190 m (20,310 feet). Earlier, the height of this mountain was considered 20,320 feet, but in late 2015, it became official that it is 20,310 feet. Kahiltna Glacier is one of the largest glaciers on the mountain. The name Mackinley is taken from William McKinley, former United States president.
3. Jabal Mousa (Egypt)
Jabal Mousa, or Mount Sinai, is present in Egypt and one of the most famous mountains in the world. The height of the mountain is 2,285 m from the sea level. It is located in the south-central part of the Sinai Peninsula. According to the holy Bible, Quran, and Torah, the mountain has the Ten Commandments. The rocks of the mountain are etched with thorns. Mount Sinai is also known by its other names which are “Mount Moses” and “Mount Hareh.”
4. Atlas Mountain (Morocco)
Atlas Mountain is among the most popular mountains in North Africa. The elevation of Atlas Mountain is 4,167 metres, and its length is 2,500 km. The mountains cover popular countries, such as Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. Furthermore, the mountain separates the Mediterranean and Atlantic Oceans from the Sahara Desert.
5. Mount Fuji (Japan)
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, located at the Honso island, Southwest Tokyo. It is a mixed-active volcano, and its last eruption occurred in 1707. The height of Mount Fuji is about 3,776 m above sea level. An interesting fact about Japan is that this mountain is a place where Japanese people meditate because of its purification effect. The best season for climbing Mount Fuji is between July and September. Around 300,000 mountaineers climb Mount Fuji annually.
6. Table Mountain (South Africa)
Table Mountain is among the most famous mountains in the world. It is popular for its activities, such as rock climbing, paragliding, and abseiling. Moreover, it is one of the oldest mountains present on earth. The estimated age of the Table Mountains is 26,00,00,000 years old. It has 2200 species of plants. The mountains are flat-shaped due to erosion that occurred millions of years ago.
7. Matterhorn (Switzerland)
Matterhorn is among the deadliest and most famous mountains in the world due to their pyramid shapes. It is challenging for climbers to climb on this mountain. Furthermore, it played an important role in World War 2. The height of the Matterhorn is about 4,478 m above sea level. It has the world’s highest cable cars, and almost 500 climbers lost their lives while climbing.
8. Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the tallest mountains in the African sub-continent. It has three volcanic zones: Mawenzi, Kibo, and Shira. The mountain has all types of ecological systems, such as rainforest, cultivated land, and alpine desert. To climb Kilimanjaro, you do have to take the climbing gear. It has glaciers on it even after being at the equator.
Bottom Line
To all the mountain lovers, visit these famous mountains without worrying about your budget. However, some mountains are dangerous to climb, such as Matterhorn and Mount Everest due to their height and shape. But the other mountains have different habitats and play an important role in history and culture. Furthermore, popular mountains, like Mount Denali, Jabal Mousa, and Atlas Mountains, are best to visit in their favourable months.
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