The Magnificent Mountains Of Pakistan
Pakistan is home to hundreds of mountains. There are 108 peaks above 7,000 meters, several above 6,000 meters and innumerable peaks above 5,000 and 4,000 meters. Here is just a glimpse of a few glorious mountains of Pakistan.
16. Noshaq is located along the Durand Line and marks the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
15. Distaghil Sar, the highest mountain in the Hispar Muztagh.
14. Gasherbrum I, the Hidden Peak or K5, is the 11th highest mountain in the world at 8,080 meters.
13. Gasherbrum IV, the ‘Shining Wall’, named because of the highly visible west face of the mountain.
12. The giant Rakaposhi at night.
11. Khunyang Chhish, the 21st highest mountain in the world.
10. Muztagh Tower that looks like a slender tooth is a mountain that stands between the basins of the Baltoro and Sarpo Laggo glaciers.
9. Bublimating or Ladyfinger Peak, is a rock spire known for its steep, snow-less peak.
8. Trango Towers is a family of rock towers situated north of Baltoro Glacier. They are one of the most difficult cliffs to climb.
7. Spantik, the Golden Peak at sunset.
6. Chogolisa I, also known as the Bride Peak, is a mountain in the Karakoram region.
5. Choglosia II is also known as the Broad Peak.
5. Choglosia II is also known as the Broad Peak.
3. Baintha Brakk, also know as the Ogre, has an extremely steep peak and is regarded as one of the difficult climbs in the world.
2. The base came at Nanga Parbat, the ninth highest mountain in the world.
1. Nighttime view of the K2 Mountain, the second highest mountain in the world.
Awe-inspiring aren’t they? There are many more peaks in Pakistan that are yet to named.
