7. Dhaulagiri
Elevation: 8,167 meters
When Nepal’s Dhaulagiri was first discovered back in 1808, it was considered to be the world’s tallest mountain. Its name, which is of Sanskrit origin, means ‘White Mountain’, and at least 62 climbers have died in their attempts to reach the summit. The first successful ascent of this towering peak was not made until 1960, by a team of Swiss explorers.
