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Pakistan's Great Mountains

 

THE UNUSUAL MOUNTAIN VISTA

The continental collision of the four mountain ranges of the world the Himalayas, the Karakorums, the Hindukush & the Pamirs in the North of Pakistan gave birth to the thickest cluster of the highest peaks and largest glaciers on Earth in an area of about 500X350 km, while a series of low mountain ranges of Suleman, Pub, Kirthar & Makran emerged from North to Southwest & to South of Pakistan.

This collision emerged more than 700 peaks higher than 6000 meters. These include 05 out of the 14 peaks above 8000 meters on Earth, namely the second highest rock pyramid - the K-2 (8616m), Nanga Parbat (8125m), Hidden Peak, Gasherbrum I (8068m), Broad Peak (8047m) and Gasherbrum II (8035m). 

The statistics are simply baffling ! 50 of the world's 100 highest peaks are in Pakistan. This includes 05 of the world’s 14 peaks above 8000 meters. K-2 (8616 m) is the second highest on Earth.  Peaks from 7501-7999 meters are 33, peaks from 7001-7500 m are 135, peaks from 6501-7000 m are 187 and peaks between 6001-6500 m are 351, whereas, peaks from 4000-6000 meters are countless.

Alone in Baltistan & Hunza, there are more than 100 peaks above 18,000 feet. Literally, most of their base camps are higher than the summits of all the peaks in Europe. The world’s thickest cluster of highest peaks is found in & around Concordia. This unique peadmont glacier is located in the south of K-2 and domains 16 tallest peaks of the world within just a radius of 08 miles (12 km).

Pakistan's glaciated region covers more than 15000 Sq/Km. The 05 longest valley glaciers of the world, are also in Pakistan whose total length exceed 315 Km. These include the Siachen (75 km), the Hispar (63 km), the Biafo (61 km), the Baltoro (60 km) & the Batura (58 km) The Biafo-Hispar glacial corridor of 116 Km is the longest on Earth. No mention of small countless glaciers and their tributaries. There are numerous glacial lakes which are famous for their scenic value, blue waters and trout fishing. Prominent among these are Phander, Kachura, Sadpara, Lalusar, Sadpara, Deosai,  Saiful Maluk and Mahodand.

Our mountains domain the enchanting valleys of Kaghan, Swat, Chitral, Ghizer, Ishkoman, Gilgit, Hunza, Naltar, Shigar, Khaplu, Skardu and Kashmir with splendid passes like Shandur, Khunjerab, Lowari, Kachikhani, Burzil and so on …! The Deosai Plateau in Western Himalayas is located at 4500 meters (14760 ft), thus making it the world’s highest plateau. This magical place marked with sporadic wind storms, multicolored flowers and the extinct – Himalayan Brown Bear and Golden Marmots.

This enormous mountain wealth makes Pakistan an important mountain country in the world, a paradise for mountaineers, adventure seekers & nature lovers, the world over. The compelling charm of these high, challenging endless ocean of rugged rock and ice pinnacles lure a large number of tourists every year from across the five continents of the world.

Our mountain ranges have the most rare species of flora and fauna. Our wildlife includes the Snow Leopard, Himalayan Brown Bear, Marco Polo Sheep, Himalayan Blue Sheep, Kashmir Markhor, Himalayan Ibex, Afghan Urial, Astore Markhor and Blandford Urial. etc.

The vegetation in the higher ranges in the North is less due to high altitude and less rainfall, however in the South there is heavy precipitation and vegetation. The gateway to these great mountain ranges is Islamabad from where air and road links are available for Gilgit, Skardu, Chitral and Swat, whereas, Kaghan & Kashmir valleys have road links only.

THE STATISTICS ARE SIMPLY BAFFLING ! 

S #

Height

Karakoram

Hindukush

Himalayas

Total

1

Peaks above 8000 meters high

04

00

01

05

2

Peaks from 7501 - 7999 meters

29

02

02

33

3

Peaks from 7001 - 7500 meters

102

32

01

135

4

Peaks from 6501 - 7000 meters

143

40

04

187

5

Peaks from 6001 - 6500 meters

220

126

05

351

6

Peaks 4000 & 6000 m countless

???

???

???

???

Total Peaks

498

200

13

711

 SOME OF PAKISTAN'S PROMINENT MOUNTAINS

S #

Mountain

Height

Range

Group

District

01

Chogori / K-2

8,611

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

02

Nanga Parbat

8,125

Himalayas

Diamer

Diamer

03

Gasherbrum I / Hidden Peak

8,068

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

04

Falchan Kangri / Broad Peak

8,047

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

05

Gasherbrum II

8,035

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

06

Broad Peak (Central)

8,016

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

07

Gasherbrum III

7,952

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

08

Gasherbrum lV

7,925

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

09

Dastaghil Sar (Main)

7,885

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

10

Kunnang Chish (Main)

7,852

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

11

Masherbrum North East (K-1)

7,821

Karakoram

Bagrot

Gilgit

12

Masherbrum

7,806

Karakoram

Bagrot

Gilgit

13

Rakaposhi

7,788

Karakoram

Bagrot

Gilgit

14

Batura I

7,785

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

15

Batura II

7,762

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

16

Dastaghil Sar II

7,760

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

17

Kanjut Sar I

7,760

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

18

Masherbrum (West)

7,750

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

19

Saltoro Kangri I

7,742

Karakoram

Saltoro

Ganchay

20

Batura II

7,730

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

21

Batura III

7,729

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

22

Trivor / Peak 8

7,720

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

23

Tirich Mir (Main)

7,708

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

24

Saltoro Kangri II

7,706

Karakoram

Saltoro

Ganchay

25

Chaltoro Gang R1 (North)

7,705

Karakoram

Saltoro

Ganchay

26

Dastaghil Sar (East)

7,700

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

27

Tirich Mir (East)

7,692

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

28

Saser Kangri I

7,672

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

29

Chogolisa I (South West/East)

7,665

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

30

Chogolisa II (North East)

7,654

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

31

Yukshin Gardan Sar

7,641

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

32

Kunnang Chish (South)

7,620

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

33

Shispar

7,611

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

34

Batura IV

7,594

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

35

Broad Peak (North)

7,550

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

36

Sikyang Kangri I

7,544

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

37

Batura V

7,531

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

38

Yukshin Gardan I

7,530

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

39

Mamostong Kangri

7,516

Karakoram

Saltoro

Ganchay

40

Saser Kangri (East)

7,513

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

41

Tirich Mir II (West)

7,500

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

42

Sikyang Kangri II

7,500

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

43

Kunnang Chish (West)

7,500

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

44

Saser Kangri II (West)

7,500

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

45

Saser Kangri III

7,495

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

46

Pumari Chish (West)

7,492

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

47

Tirich Mir I (West)

7,487

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

48

Passu Massive (Central)

7,478

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

49

K-12

7,469

Karakoram

Saltoro

Ganchay

50

Teram Kangri 1

7,463

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

51

Malubiting (West)

7,453

Karakoram

Haramosh

Gilgit

52

Muchu Chish

7,453

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

53

Pumari Chish (North)

7,440

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

54

Yazghil Dome (South)

7,440

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

55

Sia Kangri I (North)

7,422

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

56

Haramosh I

7,409

Karakoram

Haramosh

Gilgit

57

Teram Kangri II

7,406

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

58

Istor-o-Nal (Main)

7,403

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

59

Tirich Mir III (West)

7,400

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

60

Kunnang Chish (East)

7,400

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

61

Pumari Chish (South)

7,400

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

62

Yazghil Dome (North)

7,400

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

63

Ultar I

7,388

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

64

Rimo I (South)

7,385

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

65

Teram Kangri III

7,382

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

66

Sherpi Kangri I (Main)

7,380

Karakoram

Saltoro

Ganchay

67

Istro-Nal I (North)

7,373

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

68

Rimo II (South)

7,373

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

69

Istro-Nal II (North)

7,372

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

70

Sherpi Kangri II

7,370

Karakoram

Saltoro

Ganchay

71

Istro-Nal III (North)

7,365

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

72

Skil Brum

7,360

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

73

Sikyang Kangri (Main)

7,357

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

74

Karun Koh

7,350

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

75

Kunnang Chish (West)

7,350

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

76

Pumari Chish (South)

7,350

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

77

Saragharar (Main)

7,349

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

78

Sikyang Kangri (West)

7,345

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

79

Momhil Sar (Peak 7)

7,343

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

80

Ghent (North)

7,342

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

81

Saragharar (Central)

7,330

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

82

Yutmaru Sar (South)

7,330

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

83

Banjorhagur Duanasir

7,329

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

84

Sia Kangri II (East)

7,325

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

85

Yazghil Domes (South)

7,324

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

86

Gasherbrum V

7,321

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

87

Kunnang Chish (South East)

7,320

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

88

Malanghutti

7,320

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

89

Baltoro Kangri I

7,312

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

90

Ultar II

7,310

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

91

Saragharar (South)

7,307

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

92

Istro-Nal (South)

7,303

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

93

Saragharar (North West)

7,300

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

94

Istro-Nal I (West)

7,300

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

95

Urdok I

7,300

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

96

Baltoro Kangri III

7,300

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

97

Malubiting (North West)

7,300

Karakoram

Haramosh

Gilgit

98

Yazghil Domes (North)

7,300

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

99

Sherpi Kangri III

7,300

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

100

Teram Kangri IV

7,300

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

101

Malubiting (Central)

7,291

Karakoram

Haramosh

Gilgit

102

Rakaposhi (East)

7,290

Karakoram

Bagrot

Gilgit

103

Savoy Kangri

7,286

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

104

Baintha Brakk / Ogre

7,285

Karakoram

Panmah

Skardu

105

Passu Peak

7,284

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

106

Passu Massive (East)

7,284

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

107

K-6

7,282

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

108

Istro-Nal II (West)

7,280

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

109

Baltoro Kangri III

7,280

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

110

Istro-Nal (North West)

7,276

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

111

Golden Throne (South East)

7,275

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

112

Golden Throne (North West)

7,274

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

113

Diran / Minapin

7,273

Karakoram

Bagrot

Gilgit

114

Muztagh Tower (East)

7,273

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

115

Sia Kangri IV (Central)

7,273

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

116

Muztagh Tower (West)

7,270

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

117

Golden Throne North East

7,270

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

118

Golden Throne South East

7,265

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

119

Summari

7,263

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

120

Baltoro Kangri V

7,260

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

121

Baltoro Kangri IV

7,254

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

122

Saragharar I (South West)

7,250

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

123

Apsarasas 1

7,245

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

124

Apsarasas II

7,239

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

125

Apsarasas III (East)

7,236

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

126

Rimo II (P-49)

7,233

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

127

Apsarasas IV

7,227

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

128

Saragharar I (South East)

7,208

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

129

Mt. Rose / Singhi Kan

7,202

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

130

Saragharar II (South West)

7,200

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

131

Istor-O-Nal

7,200

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

132

Urdok Kangri I

7,200

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

133

Malubiting LC

7,200

Karakoram

Haramosh

Gilgit

134

Bularung Sar

7,200

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

135

Lupghar Sar (East)

7,200

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

136

Lupghar Sar (Central)

7,200

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

137

Apsarasas V

7,187

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

138

Apsarasas III (East)

7,184

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

139

Apsarasas III (West)

7,181

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

140

Muztagh Tower (North West)

7,180

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

141

Rimo III

7,169

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

142

Kampir Dior

7,168

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

143

Karun Koh

7,164

Karakoram

Khunjerab

Gilgit

144

Hachindar Chish

7,163

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

145

Yermanandu Kangri

7,163

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

146

Un-Named / Masherbrum

7,163

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

147

Un-Named

7,150

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

148

Deepak

7,150

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

149

Latok I

7,145

Karakoram

Panmah

Skardu

150

Kampir Dior

7,143

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

151

Gasherbrum V

7,133

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

152

Shakawar

7,125

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

153

Apsarasas (South)

7,117

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

154

Koh-I-Nadir Shah

7,116

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

155

Udren Zom (North)

7,108

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

156

Kunnang Chish (North)

7,108

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

157

Langar (Main)

7,100

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

158

Saragharar (South)

7,100

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

159

Ghent

7,100

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

160

Sia Shish

7,100

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

161

Lupghar II (Central)

7,100

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

162

Yukshin Gardan I

7,100

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

163

Sherpi Kangri

7,100

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

164

Ghent

7,090

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

165

Urdok II

7,082

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

166

Mandu Peak

7,081

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

167

Udren Zom (Central)

7,080

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

168

Chogolisa Kangri I

7,071

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

169

Langar (South East)

7,061

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

170

Pyramid / Thyor

7,058

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

171

Udren Zom (South)

7,050

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

172

Link Sar

7,041

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

173

Saragharar (North)

7,040

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

174

Spantik / Ghenish Chish

7,027

Karakoram

Haramosh

Skardu

175

Akber Chioh / Akher

7,020

Hindukush

Hindukush

Chitral

176

Chogolisa Kangri II

7,014

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

177

Rakaposhi (East)

7,010

Karakoram

Bagrot

Gilgit

178

Malubiting (East)

7,010

Karakoram

Haramosh

Gilgit

179

Gasherbrum VI

7,004

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

180

Sang-e-Marmar

7,000

Karakoram

Batura

Gilgit

181

Un-Named

7,000

Karakoram

Baltoro

Skardu

182

Lupghar Sar III (East)

7,000

Karakoram

Hispar

Gilgit

183

Chogolisa (West) / Prupoo

7,000

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

184

Ghent III

7,000

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

185

Kaberi Peak

7,000

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

186

Apsarasas (East) / Un-Named

7,000

Karakoram

Siachen

Ganchay

SOME PROMINENT GLACIERS OF PAKISTAN

Glacier

Range

Region

Length

Height

Kms

Miles

Meters

Feet

Siachen

Karakoram

Baltistan

75

46

3,703

12,150

Hispar

Karakoram

Nagar

63

39

3200

10,500

Biafo

Karakoram

Shigar

61

38

3,159

10,366

Baltoro

Karakoram

Baltistan

60

37

3,529

11,580

Batura

Karakoram

Hunza

58

36

2,447

8,030

Yengunta

Karakoram

Baltistan

35

21

3,200

10,500

Chuantar

Hindukush

Chitral

33

20

3,877

12,720

Tirich

Hindukush

Chitral

29

18

3,416

11,210

Atrak

Hindukush

Chitral

29

18

3,078

10,000

Karumbar

Hindukush

Swat

25

15

3,120

10,237

   

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