The highest mountains of Pakistan
The most mountainous country in the world
Pakistan is a country where you will find a huge number of high mountains. You will find here five eight thousander peaks, including the second highest mountain in the world – K2. Mountains over 7000 meters above sea level are over 100. It can be said that it is the most mountainous country in the world
K2
Mountain - killer
K2 (8 611m asl) is the second highest mountain in the world. Is located in the heart of Karakoram on Pakistan-China border. The most famous view of it is from fabulous place called Concordia lying on the confluence of glaciers Baltoro, Vigne and K2. continue reading
Nanga Parbat
Naked mountain
Monumental Nanga Parbat (8 125 m asl) is a mountain with a number of nteresting facts. With its massif ends the highest mountain range of the world – Himalayas. Behind Indus, which passes by it, lies Karakoram to the north and Hindu Kush to the east. The mountain itself belongs, together with K2, among the most dangerous mountains in the world. Famous southern Rupal face is 4.6 kilometers high. The surroundings is very interesting for hiking, but it unfortunately is not very secure part of Paksitan. continue reading
Gasherbrum I.
Hidden Peak K5
Gasherbrum I. (8,080m asl) is the eleventh highest mountain in the world. His nickname „Hidden peak“ was given for his „remoteness“. Just getting to the mountain can pretty much work. The most beautiful view of it is from the base camp of the Abruzzi glacier continue reading
Broad Peak
Monumental top
Broad peak is definitely not among the prettiest eight-thousander, but it certainly belongs among the most monumental ones. Its almost seven kilometers long summit ridge really contributes to its right width. Similarly as K2 and Broad peak, it is the most commonly seen from fabulous place Concordia. continue reading
Gasherbrum II.
K4
Gasherbrum II. (8,035 meters above sea level) is the 13th highest mountain in the world. The original name of this mountain was K4. Like the slightly higher Gasherbrum I, it is a difficult mountain continue reading
Gasherbrum IV
Majestic pyramid
Gasherbrum IV belongs among the most beautiful mountains that can be seen in the vicinity of Concordia, especially at sunset. But just a few meters missing to eight thousand condemn it to the fact that it is not so interesting for professional climbers. continue reading
Masherbrum
Almost eight thousand
Masherbrum (7,821m) rises above the Baltoro glacier and its original name was K1. It is up to the ninth highest mountain of Pakistan, but certainly one of the most beautiful. Typical for her is a bevelled peak. continue reading
Rakaposhi
The most famous mountain in the Hunza Valley
Amazing Rakaposhi (7 788 meters above sea level) dominates the Hunza Valley, which exceeds nearly six kilometers in height. Because it is not an eight-thousand-meter peak, it is not very popular among climbers. Even so, it falls into the top thirty highest mountains in the world. If you are not satisfied with the beautiful view of it from Karimabad, for example, you can go on short treks leading to the base camp on its hillside. continue reading
Baltoro Kangri
Golden throne
Baltoro Kangri (7 312 m asl) looking at the sunset from Concordia really like a golden throne is regarded as the beginning of a massive Baltoro glacier. Height of this mountain differes in various sources, but it is usually shown in the interval between 7 274–7 312 m asl. continue reading
Muztag Tower (7,273m above sea level)
Gigantic granite tower
Even in the side valleys there are nice mountains to see, for example the slightly inconspicuous and unknown and at the same time the 91st highest mountain in the world – Muztag Tower. continue reading
Diran
Pyramid over Hunza valley
Directly opposite Karimabad is a huge pyramid of Mount Diran (7,266 meters above sea level). If you are not satisfied with the beautiful panoramic views, you can go on a shorter trek through the Nagar Valley leading to a massive glacier continue reading
Laila peak
The most beautiful spike of Karakoram
Laila peak (6 096 m above sea level) is one of the iconic mountains of Karakoram. Not for your height, but because of its incredible acuteness. It is a monumental pyramid over the Gondogoro glacier. You can best see it at the most famous Pakistani trek from Askole to Hushe. continue reading
Trango Towers
Unreal rock towers
The most difficult granite towers of the world are definitely Trango Towers, just off the Baltoro Glacier. This whole area full of glaciers and rock towers is absolutely breathtaking. continue reading
