Which mountain peak in the Himalayas is the tallest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, rising about 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level. K2 is the world’s second-highest mountain, while Mount Noshaq and Tirich Mir are lower peaks. The correct choice is Mount Everest.

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