The highest mountains of the central Karakoram
The most beautiful mountains of the Karakoram
The Karakoram is the second highest mountain range in the world, but at the same time probably the most dramatic mountain range. Here you will find the second highest mountain in the world, K2, which is far more difficult than Nepal's Mount Everest. In addition to K2, there are a number of other eight- and seven-thousanders. In addition to super high mountains, there are also beautiful granite peaks such as Trango Towers. So let's take a look at the highest and most beautiful mountains of the Karakoram.
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
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
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
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
Bakhordas
Rock peak
Bakhordas is not interesting (considering Karakorum conditions) for its height, but rather for its shape of massive rock tower, which rises more than two kilometers above the river Biaho Lungma. continue reading
