The best-known attraction for the Mountaineers is the North of Pakistan. Northern part is in knot of four great mountain ranges, the Himalayas, the Karakoram, the Hindu-Kush and the Pamir with densest concentration of high peaks on earth, including the second highest peak, K-2 (8611M). Radiating out to the west on the border with Afghanistan lies the HINDU-KUSH whose eastern border is marked by the Ishkoman and Karumber River in Gilgit District, the eastern end of range known HINDU RAJ, means “Hindu Rule”. Following north from there the Pamir runs up into the former Soviet Union. Spreading from center to northeast along the border with China lies the KARAKORAM, the main block of the mountain in Pakistan, 250 kilometer wide. In the south corner separated by the Indus River, where lies the western Himalayan Range and Nanga Parbat 8125M is the western end pillar of this range. These ranges have more than 350 peaks ranging from 6000M to 8611M from seal level. The most famous among these are K-2, second only to the Everest, Nanga Parbat, the most dangerous peak and have the reputation of “KILLER MOUNTAIN” and highest cliff wall of the world, the “TRANGO TOWER GROUPS”. There are five peaks out of fourteen above 8000M in this region.
“Mountaineering is a relentless pursuit. One climbs further and further yet never reaches the destination. Perhaps that is what gives it its own particular charm. One is constantly searching for something never to be found”
(Hermann Buhl)
“North Pakistan Treks, Tours and Expeditions” may provide you all the services to the Base Camp including everything on an all-inclusive basis and can assist you at each step of your expedition to help make it a success.
As per new policy announced by the Government of Pakistan, the Ministry of Tourism, reduction of the royalty fee by 50% for climbing mountains above 6500M located in Pakistan during the calendar year of 2003 and 2004.
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