Makalu vs Manaslu
Makalu (8,485 m, world #5) and Manaslu (8,163 m, world #8) compared side by side — height, first ascent and danger. Makalu is 322 m taller.
| Makalu | Manaslu | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 8,485 m | 8,163 m |
| World rank | #5 | #8 |
| Range | Mahalangur Himal (Makalu section) | Mansiri Himal |
| Location | Sankhuwasabha, Koshi | Gorkha, Gandaki |
| Border | Nepal–China (Tibet) border | Entirely in Nepal |
| First ascent | 15 May 1955 | 9 May 1956 |
| First climbers | Jean Couzy & Lionel Terray (France) | Toshio Imanishi (Japan) & Gyalzen Norbu Sherpa (Nepal) |
| Standard route | Northwest Ridge (French route) | Northeast Face |
| Danger | ≈390 summits and ≈40 deaths by ≈2019 — among the harder classic 8000ers (Himalayan Database-derived compilations). | 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. |
Makalu vs Manaslu, answered
Is Makalu taller than Manaslu?+
Makalu stands 8,485 m and Manaslu 8,163 m, so Makalu is 322 m taller. Makalu is the world's 5th-highest mountain and Manaslu the 8th.
Which was climbed first, Makalu or Manaslu?+
Makalu was first summited on 15 May 1955; Manaslu on 9 May 1956.
Which is more dangerous, Makalu or Manaslu?+
Makalu: ≈390 summits and ≈40 deaths by ≈2019 — among the harder classic 8000ers (Himalayan Database-derived compilations). 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.