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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.
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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 |
??? |
??? |
??? |
??? |
7 |
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 |
|