Six More 8000ers Peak Added in Nepal: Bringing the Official Total to 14

Updated: 2 February, 2025

Panoramic view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Khumbu Icefall, and the glacier from the top of Kala Patthar, offering a stunning glimpse of the Himalayas.

Six More 8000ers Peak Added in Nepal. Previously, Nepal had eight globally recognized peaks above 8,000 meters, including Everest (8,848.86 meters), Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), Makalu (8,485 meters), Cho Oyu (8,188 meters), Dhaulagiri (8,167 meters), Manaslu (8,163 meters), and Annapurna I (8,091 meters). However, the government of Nepal has now officially expanded the list of 8,000-meter peaks from 8 to 14.

4 eight thousander peaks are added from the Kanchanjunga Range which are Yalung Khang (8,505 meters), Yalung Khang West (8,077 meters), Kanchenjunga Central (8,473 meters), and Kanchanjunga South (8,476 meters). Previously only the Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters) is considered as the 8,000 peak.

2 new eight- thousander peaks are added from the Lhotse Range which are Lhotse Middle (8,413 meters) and Lhotse Shar (8,400 meters). Previously Lhotse (8,516 metres) was only considered as the 8,000-peak.

All the paperwork and official documents are ready for the updated list and once the government of Nepal approves from the cabinet this document will be forwarded to the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA). Once the UIAA approves it will be recognized globally.

Nepal Mountaineering Association of Nepal claims that adding the six new 8,000 peaks to the list of Nepal will surely help to boost the economic and tourist sector in Nepal.

Six newly recognized 8000m peaks in Nepal, expanding the country’s list of the world’s highest mountains.

Let’s know about each newly added peak above 8000m in Nepal

1. Yalung Khang (8,505 metres)

Yalung Khang (8,505m / 27,902ft) – Majestic Yalung Khang, a newly recognized 8000m peak located near Kanchenjunga in eastern Nepal.

Height: 8,505m / 27,902ft
Other Name: Yalungkar
Location: Nepal
Region/Range: Kanchenjunga Himalaya
First summit: Yutaka Ageta, Takao Matsuda
Summit date: May 14, 1973
Status: Open
Latitude: 27º 42′ 18″
Longitude: 88º 08′ 19
Climbing route length: 20KM
Climbing Duration: 60-75 Days

2. Yalung Khang West (8,077 metres)

Yalung Khang West (8,077m / 26,497ft) – Impressive Yalung Khang West, part of the Kanchenjunga massif, adding to Nepal's high-altitude marvels. — Yalung Khang West (8,077m / 26,497ft) – Impressive Yalung Khang West, part of the Kanchenjunga massif, adding to Nepal’s high-altitude marvels.

Height: 8,077 M / 26,499 FT
Location: Nepal
Region/Range: Kanchenjunga Himalaya
Status: Open
Latitude: 27° 42’22”
Longitude: 88° 07’32”
Climbing route length: 19.1KM
Climbing Duration: 60-75 Days

3. Kanchenjunga Central (8,473 metres)

Kanchenjunga Central (8,473m / 27,799ft) – Central summit of the Kanchenjunga range, a newly acknowledged giant in eastern Nepal’s Himalayas.

Height: 8,476 M / 27,799 FT
Location: Nepal
Region/Range: Kanchenjunga Himalaya
First summit: Wojciech Branski, Zygmunt Heinrich, Kazimierz Olech,
Summit date: May 22, 1978
Status: Open
Latitude: 27º 41′ 46
Longitude: 88º 09′ 12
Climbing route length: 19.8KM
Climbing Duration: 60-75 Days

4. Kanchanjunga South (8,476 metres)

Kanchenjunga South (8,476 meters / 27,808 feet) – Rising in the Kanchenjunga massif of eastern Nepal, Kanchenjunga South is revered for its towering presence and challenging ascent.

Height: 8,476 M / 27,808 FT
Location: Nepal
Region/Range: Kanchenjunga Himalaya
First summit: Eugeniusz Chrobak, Wojciech Wroz,
Summit date: May 19, 1978
Status: Open
Latitude: 27º 41′ 32″
Longitude: 88º 09′ 23″

Climbing Duration: 40-60 Days

5. Lho Tse Middle (8,413 meters)

Lhotse Middle (8,413m / 27,657ft) – Hidden gem of the Lhotse range, now classified as a distinct 8000m peak within the Everest region.

Height: 8,413 M / 27,592 FT
Location: Nepal
Region/Range: Mahalangur
First summit: Sergei Timofeev, Alexei Bolotov, Piotr Kouznetsov, Evgeni Vinogradski,
Summit date: May 23, 2001
Status: Open
Latitude: 27º 57′ 40″
Longitude: 86º 56′ 27″
Climbing Route length: 12.9KM
Climbing Duration: 40-60 Days

6. Lho Tse Shar (8,400 meters)

Lhotse Shar (8,400m / 27,559ft) – Eastern extension of the Lhotse massif, rising sharply in the Everest region, now recognized for its independent height.

Height: 8,400 M / 27,559 FT
Other Name: Lhotse II
Location: Nepal
Region/Range: Khumbu
First summit: Josef Mayerl, Rolf Walter,
Summit date: May 12, 1970
Status: Open
Latitude: 27º 57′ 30″
Longitude: 86º 56′ 44″
Climbing route length: 12.1KM
Climbing Duration: 35-56 Days

Final Say

Nepal feels honored to have been recognized as the top location for high-altitude mountaineering with the addition of six more 8000-meter peaks. Nepal now officially hosts all 14 of the world’s 8000ers, providing incomparable options for exploration and adventure. In addition to recognizing Nepal’s natural beauties, this milestone is expected to increase tourism and motivate climbers everywhere.

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Mr. Rajan Lamichhane

Rajan Lamichhane, the Founder and Managing Director of Namaste Nepal Trekking & Research Hub, brings over 15 years of expertise in the tourism industry. With a profound passion for trekking and mountaineering, he has led numerous trekking and cultural tours across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, prioritizing safety, enjoyment, and sustainability. Under his leadership, Namaste Nepal Trekking has become a trusted name in adventure travel industry.