Asia is home to some of the world's highest and most iconic mountains. Here are the highest mountains in Asia:Mount Everest: Located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet (China), Mount Everest is the highest mountain in Asia and the world. Its summit reaches an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. Climbing Mount Everest is a major goal for many mountaineers around the globe.K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen): Situated in the Karakoram Range on the border of Ch...