The Fourteen 8,000 m Summits

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The world's fourteen 8,000 m summits all lie almost entirely within three countries: Nepal, China (Tibet), and Pakistan. These extraordinary peaks attract many adventurers for base camp trekking and mountain climbing. A number of summits straddle international borders, while others sit fully within a single country.

• Nepal - China border: Everest (8,849 m) | Lhotse (8,516 m) | Makalu (8,485 m) | Cho Oyu (8,188 m)
• Nepal - India border: Kangchenjunga (8,586 m)
• Nepal: Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Manaslu (8,163 m) | Annapurna (8,091 m)
• Pakistan - China border: K2 (8,611 m) | Broad Peak (8,051 m) | Gasherbrum I (8,080 m) | Gasherbrum II (8,034 m)
• Pakistan: Nanga Parbat (8,125 m)
• China: Shishapangma (8,027 m)

Many of the 8,000 meter peaks have more than one base camp, sometimes  located in different countries. For instance, Mt Everest features both  Nepalese and Tibetan base camps on opposite sides of the mountain.  Additionally, Kangchenjunga has a trekking base camp in Sikkim, India. Some base camps, however, may be inaccessible to trekkers or used mostly by mountain climbing expeditions.

Itineraries offered by trekking companies for base camp trekking can vary widely in both duration and cost, influenced by several factors. These include the level of service and support provided, the use of local versus international guides, and the addition of extra days for side trips or acclimatization. The sample itinerary provided for each 8,000 m base camp trek on this website is just one of many possible options you can choose from for your trekking adventure.