#4
Highest Mountain in Nepal
Sorted by Peak Elevation
Value: 8,485 meters
Makalu
Mountain in Koshi Province, Nepal
Makalu is a mountain located in Koshi Province, Nepal. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance, to help users compare it with other mountains in Nepal.
Page overview
- Country
- Nepal
- State
- Koshi Province
- Category
- nature
- Type
- Mountain
Ranking highlights
See how this mountain performs across different ranking categories in Nepal.
#6
Most Prominent Mountain in Nepal
Sorted by Prominence
Value: 2,386 meters
#6
Most Isolated Mountain in Nepal
Sorted by Isolation Distance
Value: 19 km
#6
Deadliest Mountain in Nepal
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 48
#5
Highest Mountain in the World
Sorted by Peak Elevation
Value: 8,485 meters
#20
Most Prominent Mountain in the World
Sorted by Prominence
Value: 2,386 meters
#13
Deadliest Mountain in the World
Sorted by Death Count
Value: 48
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Elevation | 8,485 meters | Height of the mountain summit above sea level. |
| Prominence | 2,386 meters | Vertical rise of the mountain summit compared with the surrounding terrain. |
| Isolation Distance | 19 km | Distance from the mountain summit to the nearest higher summit. |
| Death Count | 48 | Total recorded deaths linked to climbing or attempting the mountain. |
| Fatality Rate | 8.6 percent | Percentage of climbing attempts or climbers that resulted in death. |
| First Ascent Year | 1,955 year | Year when the mountain was first successfully climbed. |
| Climbing Difficulty Index | 91 index | Semi-quantitative score based on technical difficulty, altitude, terrain, weather exposure, and route risk. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Makalu is located in Koshi Province, Nepal. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this mountain.
- City
- Not available
- State
- Koshi Province
- Country
- Nepal
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How this mountain is compared
This mountain is compared with other mountains in Nepal using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how Makalu performs across different comparison categories, such as Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
Makalu details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
- Peakbagger.com Mountain Database
- Mountain Safety and Visitation Manual Research
- wikimedia_commons
Frequently asked questions
Where is Makalu located?
Makalu is located in Koshi Province, Nepal.
What is Makalu known for on LocoDeck?
Makalu is listed as a mountain in Nepal. This page highlights key metrics such as Peak Elevation, Prominence, and Isolation Distance to help compare it with other mountains.
How is Makalu compared with other mountains?
Makalu is compared using the ranking metrics available for mountains in Nepal. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.