Apr 15 2023
Mount Jiuhua | Jǐuhuá Shān | 九华山 Mount Jiuhua is a breathtakingly beautiful mountain located in Anhui province of China. It is one of the four sacred mountains of Buddhism and is considered to be an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists around the world. The mountain is known for its stunning scenery, peaceful atmosphere, and spiritual significance. …
Apr 15 2023
Mount Heng | Hengshan | 恒山 Mount Heng (Shanxi) is a majestic mountain range located in the Shanxi province of China. It is also known as Hengshan, meaning ‘perpetual mountain’, due to its stunning beauty and unchanging presence. This mountain range is believed to be one of the Five Great Mountains of China, and is …
Apr 15 2023
K2 (Godwin Austen, Chhogori, Chogri Peak, چھوغوری) K2 is a majestic mountain located in the Karakoram range on the border between Pakistan and China. It is the second-highest peak in the world, standing tall at 28,251 feet, and is considered one of the toughest mountains to climb. K2 is also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, named …
Apr 09 2023
Skyang Kangri (سکیانگ کنگری) Skyang Kangri sits on the border of Pakistan and China in the Karakoram mountain range. Its closest neighboring peaks are K2 directly to the southwest, as well as Skilbrum and Praqpa Kangri further southwest, and Broad Peak to the south. The mountain Skyang Kangri is also referred to as “Staircase Peak,” …
Apr 08 2023
Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is the tallest mountain in the world, standing at a staggering height of 29,029 feet. Climbing this mountain is a feat that requires immense physical and mental strength, as well as careful planning and preparation. Despite the risks and challenges, many climbers have attempted to reach the summit, each …
Mar 19 2023
Amne Machin | Amnye Maqen | Anyi Machen | Anyê Maqên | Dradullungshog Amne Machin, or “Grandfather Pomra,” is a holy Tibetan mountain and mountain range located in Amdo in Eastern Tibet, in the Xueshan Township of Maqên County in the Golog Prefecture and Qinghai Province of China. It is a Tibetan god mountain, and many visitors bring …
Feb 11 2023
Paiju Peak (Paiyu Peak, Payu Peak) The beautiful Paiju Peak, or Paiyu Peak, is known for its sharp, steep shape. The mountain is also covered with ice and snow, making it a daunting climb. It is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan in the Karakoram mountains. Paiju is named after the Paiju mountain …
Feb 11 2023
Trango Towers (ٹرینگو ٹاورز) The Trango Towers are a group of rock towers that stand in Gilgit-Baltistan region of north Pakistan. They are north of the Baltoro Glacier, and part of the Baltoro Muztagh, a sub-range of the Karakoram mountain range. The Towers present intimidating cliffs and some of the most challenging rock climbing in …
Feb 09 2023
Annapurna Dakshin (Annapurna South, Moditse) Annapurna Dakshin sits near Annapurna, its parent mountain. It is a gorgeous, highly visible mountain from the Annapurna Circuit Trek in the Nepal Himalaya. The Annapurna Massif contains the following prominent peaks, in descending order by height: Annapurna I (Main) (26,545 ft), Annapurna II (26,040 ft), Annapurna III (24,786 ft), Annapurna …
Feb 07 2023
Chura Kang Chura Kang sits precisely on the border of Bhutan and China in the Bhutan Himalayas, east of Thana Glacier and north of Chubda Glacier, Chubda Tsho, and Wangchuck Centennial National Park. Nearby peaks include Karejiang to the north-northwest and further west along the border are Chomolhari Kang, Kangphu Kang, and Jejekangphu Kang. Country: …
