A FAMOUS GEMSTONE with name of Aquamarine from SUMAYAR NAGER+.ad.jpg)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Sunday, December 30, 2007
MOUNTAINS HISTORY
RAKAPOSHI.
Elevation
7,788 metres (25,550 feet) Ranked 27th (12th in Pakistan)
Location
Pakistan
Range
Rakaposhi-Haramosh Mountains, Karakoram
Prominence
2818 m
Coordinates
36°08′32″N, 74°29′25″E
First ascent
1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey
Easiest route
glacier/snow/ice climb.
Climbing routes
The routes with successful summits so far have been (see the timeline as well):
Southwest Spur/Ridge (first ascent route). Long, but not exceedingly technical. Some tricky gendarmes (rock pinnacles). Has been repeated.
Northwest Ridge. Long, and more technically difficult than the SW Spur/Ridge. Has been repeated.
North Spur (a.k.a. North Ridge). Shorter than the above two routes, but much more technically difficult. Has been repeated, including a semi-alpine-style (capsule style) ascent.
Attempts have also been made from the east side (Bagrot Glacier), the East Ridge, and the North Face.
…………………………………………………………..
Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan. It is situated in the Nagar Valley approximately 100 km north of the city of Gilgit. Rakaposhi means "shining wall" in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Rakaposhi Peak. Rakapushi and Dumani ("Mother of Mist"). It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12th highest in Pakistan, but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest and is said to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent. Another climber slipped and fell on the descent and died during the night.
[edit] Notable features
Räkapoşi is notable for its exceptional rise over local terrain, almost unmatched in the world. For example, it rises 6000m in only 16.5km horizontal distance from the Nager River. There are magnificent views of Räkapoşi from the Karakoram Highway on the route through Hunza. A tourist spot in the town of Ghulmat (located in the Nagar Valley) called "Zero Point of Räkapoşi" is the closest convenient view point of
……………………………………………………………
1892 Martin Conway explores the south side of Rakaposhi.
1938 M. Vyvyan and R. Campbell Secord make the first reconnaissance and climb a north-western forepeak (about 5,800m/19,000') via the northwest ridge.
1947 Secord returns with H. W. Tilman and two Swiss climbers; they ascend via the Gunti glacier to 5,800m/19,000' on the south-west spur.
1954 Cambridge University team, led by Alfred Tissières, attempts the peak via the south-west spur but only reached 6,340m/20,800'. Also, an Austro-German expedition led by Mathias Rebitsch attempted the same route.
1956 A British-American expedition, led by Mike Banks, reaches 7,163m/23,500' on the Southwest Ridge, above the Gunti glacier.
1958 The first ascent, noted above.
1964 An Irish expedition attempts the long and difficult Northwest Ridge.
1971 Karl Herrligkofer leads an attempt on the elegant but difficult North Spur (or North Ridge).
1973 Herrligkofer returns to the North Spur but is again unsuccessful due to time and weather problems.
1979 A Polish-Pakistani expedition ascends the Northwest Ridge from the Biro Glacier.
1979 A Japanese expedition from Waseda University, led by Eiho Ohtani, succeeds in climbing the North Spur. Summit party: Ohtani and Matsushi Yamashita. This ascent was expedition-style, done over a period of six weeks, with 5000m of fixed rope.
1984 A Canadian team achieves a semi-alpine-style ascent of the North Spur, using much less fixed rope than the Japanese team had. Summit party: Barry Blanchard, David Cheesmond, Kevin Doyle.
1985-1987 Various unsuccessful attempts on the long East Ridge.
1986 A Dutch team climbs a variation of the Northwest Ridge route.
1995 An ascent via the Northwest Ridge.
1997 An ascent via the Southwest Spur/Ridge (possibly the original route).
2000 An attempt from the East side (Bagrot Glacier).
………………………………………………………………………..
Diran Nager
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
For other uses, see Diran (disambiguation).
Diran
Diran Peak from Rakaposhi Base Camp
Elevation
7,257 metres (23,808 feet)Ranked 93rd (58th in Pakistan)
Location
Nager Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Coordinates
36°07′N, 74°40′E
First ascent
1968 by Rainer Goschl, Rudolph Pischinger and Hanns Schell
Easiest route
rock/snow/ice climb
Reflection of Diran (left, 7,257m) and Rakaposhi (right, 7,788m, peak not visible) from Tagafari base camp.
Diran is a mountain in the Karakoram range of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. This pyramid shaped mountain lies in the East of Rakaposhi (7,788m).
Diran was first climbed in 1968 by three Austrians Rainer Goeschl, Rudolph Pischinger and Hanns Schell. Earlier attempts by a German expedition in 1959 and an Australian expedition in 1964 were unsuccessful
………………………………………………………………….
Rush Pari Peak, Nager
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Rush Peak
Elevation
5,098 metres ( 16,726 feet)
Location
Hispar Nager, Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Coordinates
36°10′14.30″N, 74°53′23.10″E [1]
Rush Peak is a mountain in the Gilgit District of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It can be reached via Nagar Valley and Hopar Village. The peak can be accessed via Hopar Village, the Hopar Glacier, the (Bualtar Glacier) and the Barpu Glacier. The peak is relatively easy to climb in the summer months and ascents have been made by amateur climbers without proper mountaineering gear. The top of the peak provides stunning views of Miar Peak (6,824 m), Miar Glacier and Phuparash Peak (6,574 m). At the base of the peak is one of Pakistan's highest alpine lakes, Rush Lake.
………………………………………………………………………………
Skil Brum
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Skil Brum
Elevation
7,360 metres (24,147 feet)[1]
Location
Nager Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Prominence
1,152 m (3,779 ft)[2]
Coordinates
35°85′N, 76°42′E
First ascent
June 19, 1957
Easiest route
snow/ice climb
Skil Brum, or Skilbrum, is a mountain in the Karakoram range in Northern Areas of Pakistan, approximately 9km (5 mi) west-southwest of K2. It lies on the western side of the Godwin-Austen Glacier, roughly opposite Broad Peak.
In 1957, Marcus Schmuck and Fritz Wintersteller made a flash first ascent of Skil Brum, in pure Alpine style. Starting from base camp of Broad Peak at 4,950 metres, they camped at 6,060 metres, made the summit the next day, then camped again at 6,060 metres, and then returned to base camp the next morning. The whole ascent, from base camp to base camp was done in 53 hours, a startlingly short time for a major Himalayan ascent in that era.
……………………………………………………
Snow Dome, Chaprot Nager Valley
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Snow Dome
Elevation
5,029 metres (16,499 feet)
Location
Nager Pakistan
Range
Karakoram, Chaprot Pass
Coordinates
36°18′5.51″N, 74°8′49.74″E [1]
Snow Dome is a mountain in the Karakoram range in the Chaprot Pass region of Nager No 2 Northern Areas of Pakistan. It lies in the southeast of Daintar Pass and in the north of Mehrbani Peak (5,639 m) which is in the Naltar Valley.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Spantik
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Spantik / Golden Peak
Spantik / Golden Peak
Elevation
7,027 metres (23,053 feet)
Location
Northern Areas, Pakistan
Range
Spantik-Sosbun Mountains
Coordinates
36°3′26.35″N, 74°57′28.74″E [1]
Spantik or Golden Peak is a mountain in Spantik-Sosbun Mountains subrange of Karakoram. It lies east of Diran peak and in the northeast of Malubiting peak (7,428 m).
40,224 have donated.
You can help Wikipedia change the world!
» Read more
From the fundraising blog – The Gift of Knowledge
"Cheaper than cable" — Anon.
[Hide this message]
[Show more]
……………………………………………………………………………
Uli Biaho
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Uli Biaho Tower
Uli Biaho Tower
Elevation
6,109 metres
Location
Pakistan
Range
Karakoram, Baltoro Glacier
The Uli Biaho is a peak in near Trango Towers and Baltoro Glacier in the Northern Areas of Pakistan
Uli Biaho was climbed alpine-style via the direct East Face by John Roskelley, Kim Schimtz, Ron Kauk and Bill Forrest. All four climbers reached the summit on July 3, 1979. The climb is documented in a chapter called "Uli Biaho" in the book, "Stories Off The Wall", authored by John Roskelley and published by The Mountaineers in 1993.
………………………………………………………………………….
Miar Peak
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Miar Peak
Elevation
6,824 metres (22,382 feet)
Location
Hispar, Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Coordinates
36°3′0.68″N, 74°49′30.03″E [1]
Miar Peak is a mountain in Hispar Valley in the Gilgit District of Northern Areas of Pakistan. It lies in the southeast of Diran peak (7,257 m) and in the northwest of Malubiting peak (7,428 m).
……………………………………………………………
Kanjut Sar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Kanjut Sar
Elevation
7,760 metres (25,460 feet)Ranked 26th (11th in Pakistan)
Location
Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Prominence
1,690 m
Coordinates
36°12′N, 75°25′E
First ascent
1959 by Guido Monzino
Easiest route
snow/ice climb
Kanjut Sar is a mountain located in the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range. It is the 26th highest mountain on Earth and the 11th highest in Pakistan.
Kanjut Sar consists of two peaks:
· Kanjut Sar I at 7,760 metres (25,460 feet).
· Kanjut Sar II, to the south east of I, at 6,831 metres.
Kanjut Sar I was first climbed in 1959 by Guido Monzino, member of an Italian expedition.
Khunyang Chhish
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Khunyang Chhish
Elevation
7,852 metres (25,761 ft)Ranked 21st (8th in Pakistan)
Location
Pakistan
Range
Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
Prominence
1,765 m (5,791 ft)
Coordinates
36°12′19″N, 75°12′28″E [1]
First ascent
August 26, 1971 by Andrzej Heinrich, Jan Stryczynski, Ryszard Szafirski, Andrzej Zawada
Easiest route
glacier/rock/ice climb
……………………………………………………………
Khunyang Chhish
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Khunyang Chhish or Kunyang Chhish is the second-highest mountain in the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountains of Pakistan. Alternate variations of the name include Kunyang Kish and Khiangyang Kish, among others. Its height is also sometimes given as 7823m. It is ranked 21st in the world and 8th in Pakistan.
………………………………………………..
Distaghil Sar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Distaghil Sar
Elevation
7,885 metres (25,869 feet)Ranked 19th (7th in Pakistan)
Location
Pakistan
Range
Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
Prominence
2,525 m (8,284 ft)
Coordinates
36°20′N, 75°11′E
First ascent
1960 by an Austrian team
Easiest route
glacier/snow/ice climb
Distaghil Sar is the highest mountain in the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range, in the Northern Areas of Pakistan or Gilgit-Baltistan. It is the 19th highest mountain on earth and the ninth highest peak in Pakistan.
Distaghil Sar was first climbed in 1960 by G. Starker and D. Marchart of an Austrian expedition led by Wolfgang Stefan.
Yukshin Gardan Sar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Yukshin Gardan Sar
Elevation
7,530 m (24,704 ft)
Location
Northern Areas, Pakistan
Range
Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
Prominence
1,313 m (4,308 ft)[1]
Coordinates
36°15′00″N, 75°22′30″E
First ascent
June 26, 1984 by Willi Bauer, Walter Bergmayr, Willi Brandecker, Reinhard Streif (Austrian)
Easiest route
South Ridge: glacier/snow/ice climb
………………………………………………………………………………
Yukshin Gardan Sar is a high peak of the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. Its height is also often given as 7,469 m (24,505 ft) or 7,641 m (25,069 ft). It lies about 15 km (9 mi) northeast of Khunyang Chhish and 5 km (3 mi) northwest of Kanjut Sar. It is flanked on the northwest by the Yazghil Glacier and on the northeast by the Yukshin Gardan Glacier; both drain into the Shimshal River.
Yukshin Gardan Sar was first climbed in 1984, by a Pakistani-Austrian group, led by Rudolf Wurzer. They ascended via the South Ridge, which they accessed via the Yazghil Glacier on the west side of the peak.
The second ascent followed very shortly after the first, on July 23, 1984. A Pakistani-Japanese group that had been on the mountain simultaneously with the first ascent party switched from their unworkable North Ridge route to make an alpine style ascent of the first ascent route on the South Ridge.
The third ascent of the peak was in 1986, by a Spanish team comprising Alejandro Arranz, Iñaki Aldaya, Alfredo Zabalza, and Tomás Miguel. They used the same route as the first-ascent party. According to the Himalayan Index, there have been no other ascents or attempts on this peak since that time.
……………………………………………………………………
Phuparash Peak
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Phuparash Peak
Elevation
6,574 metres (21,563 feet)
Location
Hispar, Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Coordinates
36°3′0.68″N, 74°49′30.03″E [1]
Phuparash Peak is a mountain in Hispar Valley in the Gilgit District of Northern Areas of Pakistan. It lies in the east of the Miar Peak (6,824 m).
…………………………………………………………………………..
Pumari Chhish
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Pumari Chhish
Elevation
7,492 m (24,580 ft)
Location
Northern Areas, Pakistan
Range
Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
Prominence
890 m (2,920 ft)
Coordinates
36°12′40″N, 75°15′10″E
First ascent
1979 by S. Chiba, K. Minami, M. Ohashi, H. Yokoyama (Japanese)
Easiest route
North Ridge: glacier/snow/ice climb
Pumari Chhish, (or Pumarikish, Peak 11) is a high peak of the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. It lies about 4km east of Khunyang Chhish, in the heart of the Hispar, north of the Hispar Glacier.
Pumari Chhish was first attempted by an Austrian group in 1974, who failed to climb or bypass the Yazghil Glacier on the north side of the peak. In 1979, a Japanese group from the Hokkaido Alpine Association succeeded in climbing the mountain via a long route starting from the Khunyang Glacier, well to the west of the peak. They first had to cross a significant col to access the upper Yazghil Glacier; they then ascended the north ridge of Pumari Chhish.
According the Himalayan Index, there have been no other successful ascents of Pumari Chhish, and only one other attempt, on the south face, in 1999.
Pages in category "Mountains of Pakistan"
There are 87 pages in this section of this category.
*
List of mountains in Pakistan
A
Angel Sar
B
Baltoro Kangri
Batura Sar
Biarchedi
Bojohagur Duanasir
Broad Peak
Buni Zom
C
Chogolisa
Chongra Peak
Chongtar Kangri
D
Diran
Distaghil Sar
Dua Suray Ghar
F
Falak Sher
G
Gasherbrum
Gasherbrum I
Gasherbrum II
Gasherbrum III
Gasherbrum IV
Gasherbrum V
Giandari
Gul Lasht Zom
H
Haramosh Peak
Hunza Peak
I
Istor-o-Nal
K
K12
K2
K6 (mountain)
K cont.
Kala Dhaka
Kanjut Sar
Khunyang Chhish
Koyo Zom
L
Ladyfinger Peak
Laila Peak
Laila Peak (Haramosh Valley)
Laila Peak (Hushe Valley)
Laila Peak (Rupal Valley)
Latok
List of the highest peaks in Pakistan
M
Makra Peak
Malika Parbat
Malka Parbat
Malubiting
Masherbrum
Mehrbani Peak
Miar Peak
Mingli Sar
Miranjani
Mitre Peak, Pakistan
Mukeshpuri
Musa ka Musala
Muztagh Tower
N
Naltar Peak
Noshaq
P
Passu Sar
Phuparash Peak
Pir Baba
Pirchinassi
P cont.
Pumari Chhish
R
Rakaposhi
Rakhiot Peak
Rupal Peak
Rush Pari Peak
S
Sakaser
Sakesar
Saltoro Kangri
Sangemarmar Sar
Saraghrar
Shani Peak
Shingu Charpa
Shispare
Mount Sikaram
Skil Brum
Skyang Kangri
Snow Dome, Chaprot
Snow Dome, Concordia
Spantik
T
Takht-e-Sulaiman
Teram Kangri
The Ogre (mountain)
Tirich Mir
Trango Towers
Trivor
U
Uli Biaho
Ultar
Y
Yukshin Gardan Sar
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Mountains_of_Pakistan"
Categories: Mountains of Asia Landforms of Pakistan Mountains by country Visitor attractions in Pakistan
……………………………..
Description
Rakaposhi is the name of a high Karakoram mountain massif and the huge pyramid peak which tops this massif. The mountain dominates the Nagar Valley west of K2, its steep ice-covered peak towering above barren cliffs and terraces. Rakaposhi's climate is generally more favorable than that of the Himalayas, as it is located far enough west to be only minimally affected by the monsoon in July and August. In fact, long periods of exceptional weather are not uncommon throughout the summer.
…………………..
At 7788 meters (25,550 feet), Rakaposhi is the 27th highest mountain in the world
Elevation
7,788 metres (25,550 feet) Ranked 27th (12th in Pakistan)
Location
Pakistan
Range
Rakaposhi-Haramosh Mountains, Karakoram
Prominence
2818 m
Coordinates
36°08′32″N, 74°29′25″E
First ascent
1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey
Easiest route
glacier/snow/ice climb.
Climbing routes
The routes with successful summits so far have been (see the timeline as well):
Southwest Spur/Ridge (first ascent route). Long, but not exceedingly technical. Some tricky gendarmes (rock pinnacles). Has been repeated.
Northwest Ridge. Long, and more technically difficult than the SW Spur/Ridge. Has been repeated.
North Spur (a.k.a. North Ridge). Shorter than the above two routes, but much more technically difficult. Has been repeated, including a semi-alpine-style (capsule style) ascent.
Attempts have also been made from the east side (Bagrot Glacier), the East Ridge, and the North Face.
…………………………………………………………..
Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan. It is situated in the Nagar Valley approximately 100 km north of the city of Gilgit. Rakaposhi means "shining wall" in the local language. Rakaposhi is also known as Rakaposhi Peak. Rakapushi and Dumani ("Mother of Mist"). It is ranked 27th highest in the world and 12th highest in Pakistan, but it is more popular for its beauty than its rank might suggest and is said to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
Rakaposhi was first climbed in 1958 by Mike Banks and Tom Patey, members of a British-Pakistani expedition, via the Southwest Spur/Ridge route. Both of them suffered minor frostbite during the ascent. Another climber slipped and fell on the descent and died during the night.
[edit] Notable features
Räkapoşi is notable for its exceptional rise over local terrain, almost unmatched in the world. For example, it rises 6000m in only 16.5km horizontal distance from the Nager River. There are magnificent views of Räkapoşi from the Karakoram Highway on the route through Hunza. A tourist spot in the town of Ghulmat (located in the Nagar Valley) called "Zero Point of Räkapoşi" is the closest convenient view point of
……………………………………………………………
1892 Martin Conway explores the south side of Rakaposhi.
1938 M. Vyvyan and R. Campbell Secord make the first reconnaissance and climb a north-western forepeak (about 5,800m/19,000') via the northwest ridge.
1947 Secord returns with H. W. Tilman and two Swiss climbers; they ascend via the Gunti glacier to 5,800m/19,000' on the south-west spur.
1954 Cambridge University team, led by Alfred Tissières, attempts the peak via the south-west spur but only reached 6,340m/20,800'. Also, an Austro-German expedition led by Mathias Rebitsch attempted the same route.
1956 A British-American expedition, led by Mike Banks, reaches 7,163m/23,500' on the Southwest Ridge, above the Gunti glacier.
1958 The first ascent, noted above.
1964 An Irish expedition attempts the long and difficult Northwest Ridge.
1971 Karl Herrligkofer leads an attempt on the elegant but difficult North Spur (or North Ridge).
1973 Herrligkofer returns to the North Spur but is again unsuccessful due to time and weather problems.
1979 A Polish-Pakistani expedition ascends the Northwest Ridge from the Biro Glacier.
1979 A Japanese expedition from Waseda University, led by Eiho Ohtani, succeeds in climbing the North Spur. Summit party: Ohtani and Matsushi Yamashita. This ascent was expedition-style, done over a period of six weeks, with 5000m of fixed rope.
1984 A Canadian team achieves a semi-alpine-style ascent of the North Spur, using much less fixed rope than the Japanese team had. Summit party: Barry Blanchard, David Cheesmond, Kevin Doyle.
1985-1987 Various unsuccessful attempts on the long East Ridge.
1986 A Dutch team climbs a variation of the Northwest Ridge route.
1995 An ascent via the Northwest Ridge.
1997 An ascent via the Southwest Spur/Ridge (possibly the original route).
2000 An attempt from the East side (Bagrot Glacier).
………………………………………………………………………..
Diran Nager
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
For other uses, see Diran (disambiguation).
Diran
Diran Peak from Rakaposhi Base Camp
Elevation
7,257 metres (23,808 feet)Ranked 93rd (58th in Pakistan)
Location
Nager Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Coordinates
36°07′N, 74°40′E
First ascent
1968 by Rainer Goschl, Rudolph Pischinger and Hanns Schell
Easiest route
rock/snow/ice climb
Reflection of Diran (left, 7,257m) and Rakaposhi (right, 7,788m, peak not visible) from Tagafari base camp.
Diran is a mountain in the Karakoram range of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. This pyramid shaped mountain lies in the East of Rakaposhi (7,788m).
Diran was first climbed in 1968 by three Austrians Rainer Goeschl, Rudolph Pischinger and Hanns Schell. Earlier attempts by a German expedition in 1959 and an Australian expedition in 1964 were unsuccessful
………………………………………………………………….
Rush Pari Peak, Nager
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Rush Peak
Elevation
5,098 metres ( 16,726 feet)
Location
Hispar Nager, Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Coordinates
36°10′14.30″N, 74°53′23.10″E [1]
Rush Peak is a mountain in the Gilgit District of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It can be reached via Nagar Valley and Hopar Village. The peak can be accessed via Hopar Village, the Hopar Glacier, the (Bualtar Glacier) and the Barpu Glacier. The peak is relatively easy to climb in the summer months and ascents have been made by amateur climbers without proper mountaineering gear. The top of the peak provides stunning views of Miar Peak (6,824 m), Miar Glacier and Phuparash Peak (6,574 m). At the base of the peak is one of Pakistan's highest alpine lakes, Rush Lake.
………………………………………………………………………………
Skil Brum
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Skil Brum
Elevation
7,360 metres (24,147 feet)[1]
Location
Nager Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Prominence
1,152 m (3,779 ft)[2]
Coordinates
35°85′N, 76°42′E
First ascent
June 19, 1957
Easiest route
snow/ice climb
Skil Brum, or Skilbrum, is a mountain in the Karakoram range in Northern Areas of Pakistan, approximately 9km (5 mi) west-southwest of K2. It lies on the western side of the Godwin-Austen Glacier, roughly opposite Broad Peak.
In 1957, Marcus Schmuck and Fritz Wintersteller made a flash first ascent of Skil Brum, in pure Alpine style. Starting from base camp of Broad Peak at 4,950 metres, they camped at 6,060 metres, made the summit the next day, then camped again at 6,060 metres, and then returned to base camp the next morning. The whole ascent, from base camp to base camp was done in 53 hours, a startlingly short time for a major Himalayan ascent in that era.
……………………………………………………
Snow Dome, Chaprot Nager Valley
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Snow Dome
Elevation
5,029 metres (16,499 feet)
Location
Nager Pakistan
Range
Karakoram, Chaprot Pass
Coordinates
36°18′5.51″N, 74°8′49.74″E [1]
Snow Dome is a mountain in the Karakoram range in the Chaprot Pass region of Nager No 2 Northern Areas of Pakistan. It lies in the southeast of Daintar Pass and in the north of Mehrbani Peak (5,639 m) which is in the Naltar Valley.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Spantik
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Spantik / Golden Peak
Spantik / Golden Peak
Elevation
7,027 metres (23,053 feet)
Location
Northern Areas, Pakistan
Range
Spantik-Sosbun Mountains
Coordinates
36°3′26.35″N, 74°57′28.74″E [1]
Spantik or Golden Peak is a mountain in Spantik-Sosbun Mountains subrange of Karakoram. It lies east of Diran peak and in the northeast of Malubiting peak (7,428 m).
40,224 have donated.
You can help Wikipedia change the world!
» Read more
From the fundraising blog – The Gift of Knowledge
"Cheaper than cable" — Anon.
[Hide this message]
[Show more]
……………………………………………………………………………
Uli Biaho
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Uli Biaho Tower
Uli Biaho Tower
Elevation
6,109 metres
Location
Pakistan
Range
Karakoram, Baltoro Glacier
The Uli Biaho is a peak in near Trango Towers and Baltoro Glacier in the Northern Areas of Pakistan
Uli Biaho was climbed alpine-style via the direct East Face by John Roskelley, Kim Schimtz, Ron Kauk and Bill Forrest. All four climbers reached the summit on July 3, 1979. The climb is documented in a chapter called "Uli Biaho" in the book, "Stories Off The Wall", authored by John Roskelley and published by The Mountaineers in 1993.
………………………………………………………………………….
Miar Peak
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Miar Peak
Elevation
6,824 metres (22,382 feet)
Location
Hispar, Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Coordinates
36°3′0.68″N, 74°49′30.03″E [1]
Miar Peak is a mountain in Hispar Valley in the Gilgit District of Northern Areas of Pakistan. It lies in the southeast of Diran peak (7,257 m) and in the northwest of Malubiting peak (7,428 m).
……………………………………………………………
Kanjut Sar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Kanjut Sar
Elevation
7,760 metres (25,460 feet)Ranked 26th (11th in Pakistan)
Location
Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Prominence
1,690 m
Coordinates
36°12′N, 75°25′E
First ascent
1959 by Guido Monzino
Easiest route
snow/ice climb
Kanjut Sar is a mountain located in the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range. It is the 26th highest mountain on Earth and the 11th highest in Pakistan.
Kanjut Sar consists of two peaks:
· Kanjut Sar I at 7,760 metres (25,460 feet).
· Kanjut Sar II, to the south east of I, at 6,831 metres.
Kanjut Sar I was first climbed in 1959 by Guido Monzino, member of an Italian expedition.
Khunyang Chhish
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Khunyang Chhish
Elevation
7,852 metres (25,761 ft)Ranked 21st (8th in Pakistan)
Location
Pakistan
Range
Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
Prominence
1,765 m (5,791 ft)
Coordinates
36°12′19″N, 75°12′28″E [1]
First ascent
August 26, 1971 by Andrzej Heinrich, Jan Stryczynski, Ryszard Szafirski, Andrzej Zawada
Easiest route
glacier/rock/ice climb
……………………………………………………………
Khunyang Chhish
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Khunyang Chhish or Kunyang Chhish is the second-highest mountain in the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountains of Pakistan. Alternate variations of the name include Kunyang Kish and Khiangyang Kish, among others. Its height is also sometimes given as 7823m. It is ranked 21st in the world and 8th in Pakistan.
………………………………………………..
Distaghil Sar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Distaghil Sar
Elevation
7,885 metres (25,869 feet)Ranked 19th (7th in Pakistan)
Location
Pakistan
Range
Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
Prominence
2,525 m (8,284 ft)
Coordinates
36°20′N, 75°11′E
First ascent
1960 by an Austrian team
Easiest route
glacier/snow/ice climb
Distaghil Sar is the highest mountain in the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range, in the Northern Areas of Pakistan or Gilgit-Baltistan. It is the 19th highest mountain on earth and the ninth highest peak in Pakistan.
Distaghil Sar was first climbed in 1960 by G. Starker and D. Marchart of an Austrian expedition led by Wolfgang Stefan.
Yukshin Gardan Sar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Yukshin Gardan Sar
Elevation
7,530 m (24,704 ft)
Location
Northern Areas, Pakistan
Range
Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
Prominence
1,313 m (4,308 ft)[1]
Coordinates
36°15′00″N, 75°22′30″E
First ascent
June 26, 1984 by Willi Bauer, Walter Bergmayr, Willi Brandecker, Reinhard Streif (Austrian)
Easiest route
South Ridge: glacier/snow/ice climb
………………………………………………………………………………
Yukshin Gardan Sar is a high peak of the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. Its height is also often given as 7,469 m (24,505 ft) or 7,641 m (25,069 ft). It lies about 15 km (9 mi) northeast of Khunyang Chhish and 5 km (3 mi) northwest of Kanjut Sar. It is flanked on the northwest by the Yazghil Glacier and on the northeast by the Yukshin Gardan Glacier; both drain into the Shimshal River.
Yukshin Gardan Sar was first climbed in 1984, by a Pakistani-Austrian group, led by Rudolf Wurzer. They ascended via the South Ridge, which they accessed via the Yazghil Glacier on the west side of the peak.
The second ascent followed very shortly after the first, on July 23, 1984. A Pakistani-Japanese group that had been on the mountain simultaneously with the first ascent party switched from their unworkable North Ridge route to make an alpine style ascent of the first ascent route on the South Ridge.
The third ascent of the peak was in 1986, by a Spanish team comprising Alejandro Arranz, Iñaki Aldaya, Alfredo Zabalza, and Tomás Miguel. They used the same route as the first-ascent party. According to the Himalayan Index, there have been no other ascents or attempts on this peak since that time.
……………………………………………………………………
Phuparash Peak
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Phuparash Peak
Elevation
6,574 metres (21,563 feet)
Location
Hispar, Pakistan
Range
Karakoram
Coordinates
36°3′0.68″N, 74°49′30.03″E [1]
Phuparash Peak is a mountain in Hispar Valley in the Gilgit District of Northern Areas of Pakistan. It lies in the east of the Miar Peak (6,824 m).
…………………………………………………………………………..
Pumari Chhish
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Pumari Chhish
Elevation
7,492 m (24,580 ft)
Location
Northern Areas, Pakistan
Range
Hispar Muztagh, Karakoram
Prominence
890 m (2,920 ft)
Coordinates
36°12′40″N, 75°15′10″E
First ascent
1979 by S. Chiba, K. Minami, M. Ohashi, H. Yokoyama (Japanese)
Easiest route
North Ridge: glacier/snow/ice climb
Pumari Chhish, (or Pumarikish, Peak 11) is a high peak of the Hispar Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. It lies about 4km east of Khunyang Chhish, in the heart of the Hispar, north of the Hispar Glacier.
Pumari Chhish was first attempted by an Austrian group in 1974, who failed to climb or bypass the Yazghil Glacier on the north side of the peak. In 1979, a Japanese group from the Hokkaido Alpine Association succeeded in climbing the mountain via a long route starting from the Khunyang Glacier, well to the west of the peak. They first had to cross a significant col to access the upper Yazghil Glacier; they then ascended the north ridge of Pumari Chhish.
According the Himalayan Index, there have been no other successful ascents of Pumari Chhish, and only one other attempt, on the south face, in 1999.
Pages in category "Mountains of Pakistan"
There are 87 pages in this section of this category.
*
List of mountains in Pakistan
A
Angel Sar
B
Baltoro Kangri
Batura Sar
Biarchedi
Bojohagur Duanasir
Broad Peak
Buni Zom
C
Chogolisa
Chongra Peak
Chongtar Kangri
D
Diran
Distaghil Sar
Dua Suray Ghar
F
Falak Sher
G
Gasherbrum
Gasherbrum I
Gasherbrum II
Gasherbrum III
Gasherbrum IV
Gasherbrum V
Giandari
Gul Lasht Zom
H
Haramosh Peak
Hunza Peak
I
Istor-o-Nal
K
K12
K2
K6 (mountain)
K cont.
Kala Dhaka
Kanjut Sar
Khunyang Chhish
Koyo Zom
L
Ladyfinger Peak
Laila Peak
Laila Peak (Haramosh Valley)
Laila Peak (Hushe Valley)
Laila Peak (Rupal Valley)
Latok
List of the highest peaks in Pakistan
M
Makra Peak
Malika Parbat
Malka Parbat
Malubiting
Masherbrum
Mehrbani Peak
Miar Peak
Mingli Sar
Miranjani
Mitre Peak, Pakistan
Mukeshpuri
Musa ka Musala
Muztagh Tower
N
Naltar Peak
Noshaq
P
Passu Sar
Phuparash Peak
Pir Baba
Pirchinassi
P cont.
Pumari Chhish
R
Rakaposhi
Rakhiot Peak
Rupal Peak
Rush Pari Peak
S
Sakaser
Sakesar
Saltoro Kangri
Sangemarmar Sar
Saraghrar
Shani Peak
Shingu Charpa
Shispare
Mount Sikaram
Skil Brum
Skyang Kangri
Snow Dome, Chaprot
Snow Dome, Concordia
Spantik
T
Takht-e-Sulaiman
Teram Kangri
The Ogre (mountain)
Tirich Mir
Trango Towers
Trivor
U
Uli Biaho
Ultar
Y
Yukshin Gardan Sar
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Mountains_of_Pakistan"
Categories: Mountains of Asia Landforms of Pakistan Mountains by country Visitor attractions in Pakistan
……………………………..
Description
Rakaposhi is the name of a high Karakoram mountain massif and the huge pyramid peak which tops this massif. The mountain dominates the Nagar Valley west of K2, its steep ice-covered peak towering above barren cliffs and terraces. Rakaposhi's climate is generally more favorable than that of the Himalayas, as it is located far enough west to be only minimally affected by the monsoon in July and August. In fact, long periods of exceptional weather are not uncommon throughout the summer.
…………………..
At 7788 meters (25,550 feet), Rakaposhi is the 27th highest mountain in the world
THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF NORTHREN PAKISTAN
1 Geography
2 Tourism and transport
2.1 Road transport
2.2 Air transport
3 Hospitals
4 Notable people
5 Picture Gallery
6 References
2 Tourism and transport
2.1 Road transport
2.2 Air transport
3 Hospitals
4 Notable people
5 Picture Gallery
6 References
GILGIT
Gilgit (Urdu: گلگت) is the capital city of the Northern Areas, Pakistan. Its ancient name was Sargin which later on came to be known as Gilit and it is still called Gilit or Sargin-Gilit by local people, it was the Sikh and Dogra conquerors who gave it the name of Gilgit[1]. The area descended into internecine turmoil before being occupied by the Sikhs in 1842. It was ceded to Jammu in 1846. Gilgit's inhabitants drove their new rulers out in an uprising in 1852. The Khushwakhte Dynasty of Yasin and gulapure led the people of Gilgit to drive out the Dogras. After Yasin was conquered by the Katur Dynasty of Chitral the power of the Khushwakhte was crushed. The rule of Jammu was restored in 1860. Gilgit came under British rule in 1889, when it was unified with neighbouring Nagar and Hunza in the Gilgit Agency. When British rule came to an end in 1947, the region was handed over to Kashmir and it has been subsequently claimed by and controlled by Pakistan, however India claims Gilgit as part of the Kashmir dispute.
Only a part of the basin of the river Gilgit is included within its political boundaries. There is an intervening width of mountainous country, represented chiefly by glaciers and ice-fields, and intersected by narrow sterile valleys, measuring some 100 to 150 m. in width, to the north and north-east, which separates the province of Gilgit from the Chinese frontier beyond the Muztagh and Karakoram
2 Tourism and
Tourism and transport.....
Gilgit city is one of the two major hubs for all mountaineering expeditions in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. Almost all tourists headed for treks in Karakoram or Himalaya ranges arrive at Gilgit first. Many tourists choose to travel to Gilgit by air since the road travel between Islamabad and Gilgit by Karakoram Highway takes nearly 24 hours, whereas the air travel takes a mere 45-50 minutes.
[edit] Road transport
Gilgit lies about 10 km off the Karakoram Highway. The KKH connects it to Chilas, Dasu, Besham, Mansehra, Abbottabad and Islamabad on the South. In the North it is connected to Karimabad (Hunza) and Sust in the Northern Areas and to the Chinese cities of Tashkurgan, Upal and Kashgar in Xinjiang.
Northern Areas Transport Corporation (NATCO) offers passenger road service between Islamabad, Gilgit, Sost and Tashkurgan, and road service between Kashgar and Gilgit (via Tashkurgan and Sust) starts in summer 2006. However, the border crossing between China and Pakistan at Khunjerab Pass (the highest border of the world) is open only between May 1 and October 15 of every year. During winter, the roads are blocked by snow. Even during the Monsoon season in summer, the roads are often blocked due to landslides. The best time to travel on Karakoram Highway is Spring or early Summer.
Air transport...
Pakistan International Airlines flies brand new ATR42-500 flights twice daily between Gilgit Airport and Islamabad International Airport and the journey offers one of the most scenic areal views (especially from the cockpit) of the world as it passes close to Nanga Parbat and the mountain peaks are higher than the aircraft's cruising altitude. There are two routes that the aircraft takes one is the direct route from the capital Islamabad that takes it over the Margalla hill then over the town of Haripur direct over Kaghan valley from where it heads towards Nanga Parbat and finally abeam the mountain the descent starts into the Indus valley. The other route that it flies is all along the Indus valley which is also scenic but a little longer. The landing into Gilgit airport is pretty amazing and nerve wrecking for the faint hearted, but a must do for the adrenalin junkie ,provided you are allowed into the cockpit. These flights, however, are subject to the clearance of weather and in winters, flights are often delayed by several days. After a Fokker aircraft crashed near Multan, the Pakistani government banned all Fokker flights in domestic operations.
Hospitals.....
There are two major hospitals in Gilgit proper. The first is the DHQ or District Head Quarters which is the general hospital for the city. The Aga Khan Health Services Hospital is the other major health system including Emergency, Medicine, Paediatrics and Gynaecology Ops. It was started by Aga Khan in 1981 under the umbrella organization called (AKDN) (Aga Khan Development Network). It is generally considered the best hospital system in the entire Northern Areas
Notable people
Sardar Rasool Mir - former MNA and Chief of the Mir tribe
Afzal Ali ShiGRIi- former Inspector General of Police, Sindh
Shukat Ali Khan- Mir of Nagar, Pakistan
Mir Tazeem Akhtar - Finance Director, Karakorum International University
G M Sikander - Principal Secretary to Chief Minister of Punjab.
Sardar Rasool Mir - former MNA and Chief of the Mir tribe
Afzal Ali ShiGRIi- former Inspector General of Police, Sindh
Shukat Ali Khan- Mir of Nagar, Pakistan
Mir Tazeem Akhtar - Finance Director, Karakorum International University
G M Sikander - Principal Secretary to Chief Minister of Punjab.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
