Expedition in Pakistan
Pakistan has the largest concentration of high mountains in the world. There are more than 100 peaks over 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) within a radius of 180 kilometers. Mount K2 8611m, Nanga Parbat 8,126m, Mt. Gasherbrum I 8086m, Broad peak 8,047m and Gasherbrum II 8,035m are the most popular mountains in Pakistan.
K2 8611m is the second highest peak in the world and highest peak in Pakistan. K2 also known as CHOGORI which is Balti language means the king of mountains. K2 has variously be described as "awesome", "Killer" and...
Nanga Parbat is located in the Northern Areas of Pakistan and is the Western bastion of the Himalaya. It is the nineth highest mountain in the world and the second highest in Pakistan after K2.
Contrary to general belief Gasherbrum doesn't mean "shining wall". The name comes from the Balti words rgasha, which means beautiful and brum which means mountain. There are six Gasherbrum Peaks.
Broad Peak is named for the immense bulk of its peak. It has a strong presence in its environs. Its local name is 'Falchan Kangri'. Upon arriving in Islamabad, we then fly to a mountain town called Skardu...
Gasherbrum II is part of the greater Gasherbrum group of 5 peaks, 2 of which soar over 8000m, and is the world’s 13th highest mountain. She is roundly held as one of the most straight-forward and accessible of the fourteen,...
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