Pakistan’s Highest Mountains
K2
K2, also known as Mount Godwin Austen, is the second highest mountain on Earth, located in the Karakoram Range near the border of Pakistan and China. It is a source of pride for Pakistan.
K2 is renowned for its challenging climbing conditions, including steep slopes and unpredictable weather. Due to its harsh weather, technical difficulty, and extreme altitude, K2 is considered one of the most dangerous peaks to climb, earning it the nickname Killer Mountain.
Nanga Parbat
Nanga Parbat, known as the “Killer Mountain,” is the ninth-highest peak globally. It’s challenging terrain and high fatality rate make it a formidable climb. Nanga Parbat’s stunning beauty features snow-covered peaks, glaciers, and deep valleys.
Despite its dangers, Nanga Parbat attracts mountaineers worldwide and holds a significant place in Pakistani culture for its majestic presence in the landscape.
Gasherbrum I / Hidden Peak
Gasherbrum I, also known as Hidden Peak, is the 11th-highest mountain globally. It is located in the Karakoram Range on the Pakistan-China border and part of the Gasherbrum massif.
The mountain earned its nickname due to being partially hidden by nearby peaks, despite its impressive height. Its steep, icy slopes and harsh Karakoram conditions make it a dangerous climb.
Broad Peak / Falchan Kangri
Broad Peak, also known as Falchan Kangri, is the 12th-highest mountain in the world. Located in the Karakoram Range on the Pakistan-China border near K2, its wide summit spans over 1.5 kilometers.
First climbed in 1957, Broad Peak is popular among climbers for its accessibility among 8,000-meter peaks. It offers challenging climbs due to high altitude, icy conditions, and severe weather.
Gasherbrum II
Gasherbrum II is the 13th-highest mountain in the world. It is located in the Karakoram Range on the Pakistan-China border. Known for its beauty and relatively straightforward climbing route.
Surrounded by glaciers and peaks like Gasherbrum I and Broad Peak, it offers a thrilling yet demanding experience for mountaineers in the stunning Karakoram Range.
Gasherbrum III
Gasherbrum III is the 15th-highest peak in the world. It is part of the Gasherbrum massif in the Karakoram Range, across the Pakistan-China border. Gasherbrum III offer stunning views of the Karakoram’s rocky landscape.
It is less popular than its neighbors due to its overshadowed status and remote location, making it an attractive destination for climbers seeking solitude and a unique high-altitude adventure.
Gasherbrum IV
Gasherbrum IV is the 17th-highest mountain in the world. Known as the “Shining Wall” for its steep western face, it is considered one of the most beautiful and challenging peaks in mountaineering.
Despite its formidable reputation, it attracts elite climbers for its dramatic aesthetics and legendary status in high-altitude climbing.
Distaghil Sar Main
Distaghil Sar Main ranks as the 19th-highest mountain globally, known for its massive 3-kilometer summit. Distaghil Sar remains less visited due to its remote location and challenging routes.
Surrounded by glaciers and rocky terrain, it offers stunning views of the Karakoram and attracts mountaineers seeking lesser-known peaks.
Kunyang Chhish Main
Kunyang Chhish Main, is a tough peak. It is the second-highest in the Hispar Muztagh subrange and ranks 21st globally. Known for its extreme climbing difficulty. The mountain’s harsh weather, terrain, and technical complexity make it a challenging climb.
Despite its beauty and remoteness, Kunyang Chhish receives less attention compared to other peaks in the region.
Masherbrum NE / K1
Masherbrum NE, also known as K1, is a prominent peak in the Karakoram range. It was the first peak in the Karakoram to be surveyed and mapped during the Great Trigonometric Survey of India in the mid-19th century.
The mountain’s name, “Masherbrum,” is believed to mean “queen” or “beautiful” in Balti, reflecting its majestic presence in the region.
