Which one of the following peaks is the highest?

Among the given options, Godwin Austen (also known as K2) is the highest peak. It stands at an elevation of 8,611 meters, making it the second-highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest [t1, t6, t7]. Kanchenjunga is the third-highest peak globally with an elevation of 8,586 meters [t2, t5, t9]. Nanga Parbat, often referred to as the 'Killer Mountain,' has an elevation of 8,126 meters [c1, t2]. Nanda Devi, which is the highest peak located entirely within India's current administrative borders, stands at 7,816 meters [c1, t3, t4]. While K2 is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region (POK), it is considered the highest peak within India's international territorial claims [t5, t8]. Therefore, comparing the absolute heights, Godwin Austen (8,611 m) surpasses Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Nanga Parbat (8,126 m), and Nanda Devi (7,816 m).

Sources

1. [1] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Physical Features of India > The Himalayan Mountains > p. 8