Dhaulagiri I vs Manaslu
Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m, world #7) and Manaslu (8,163 m, world #8) compared side by side — height, first ascent and danger. Dhaulagiri I is 4 m taller.
| Dhaulagiri I | Manaslu | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 8,167 m | 8,163 m |
| World rank | #7 | #8 |
| Range | Dhaulagiri Himal | Mansiri Himal |
| Location | Myagdi, Gandaki | Gorkha, Gandaki |
| Border | Entirely in Nepal | Entirely in Nepal |
| First ascent | 13 May 1960 | 9 May 1956 |
| First climbers | Kurt Diemberger (Austria), Peter Diener (Germany), Ernst Forrer & Albin Schelbert (Switzerland), Nawang Dorje & Nima Dorje Sherpa (Nepal) | Toshio Imanishi (Japan) & Gyalzen Norbu Sherpa (Nepal) |
| Standard route | Northeast Ridge | Northeast Face |
| Danger | Fatality rate ≈3% of attempts in Himalayan Database-derived compilations; its avalanche-prone slopes have caused repeated multi-death seasons. | Fatality-rate compilations put Manaslu near 7% of summits historically; a 2012 avalanche killed 11 climbers in one night, and crowded post-2020 seasons have brought new risks. |
Dhaulagiri I vs Manaslu, answered
Is Dhaulagiri I taller than Manaslu?+
Dhaulagiri I stands 8,167 m and Manaslu 8,163 m, so Dhaulagiri I is 4 m taller. Dhaulagiri I is the world's 7th-highest mountain and Manaslu the 8th.
Which was climbed first, Dhaulagiri I or Manaslu?+
Dhaulagiri I was first summited on 13 May 1960; Manaslu on 9 May 1956.
Which is more dangerous, Dhaulagiri I or Manaslu?+
Dhaulagiri I: Fatality rate ≈3% of attempts in Himalayan Database-derived compilations; its avalanche-prone slopes have caused repeated multi-death seasons. Manaslu: Fatality-rate compilations put Manaslu near 7% of summits historically; a 2012 avalanche killed 11 climbers in one night, and crowded post-2020 seasons have brought new risks.
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Sources & data note
Heights follow the 2020 Nepal–China Everest survey and UIAA figures. Ascent and fatality statistics derive from the Himalayan Database (via Alan Arnette, 2026) and reported press figures; see each peak's profile for full sourcing.