Category: Pakistan

Laila Peak (Hushe Valley)

Laila Peak (لیلی چوٹی) Laila Peak, located in the Hushe Valley of Pakistan, is one of the most visually stunning and notable peaks of the Karakoram range. The peak is known for its unique spear-like shape and its snowy exterior that emits a captivating allure. Nestled at an impressive altitude of 6,096 meters, it is …

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Masherbrum (K1)

Masherbrum (formerly K1, ما شربرم) Masherbrum, also known as K1, is a prominent and stunning peak located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. It stands tall as the 22nd highest mountain in the world and the 9th highest in Pakistan, with an elevation of approximately 7,821 meters above sea level. The name “Masherbrum” is derived …

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Kunyang Chhish

Khunyang Chhish (Kunyang Chhish, کنیانگ چش‎) Kunyang Chhish is an impressive and imposing mountain peak located in the Hispar Karakoram region of Pakistan. With an elevation reaching up to 7,852 meters (25,761 feet), it holds the prestigious position of being the second highest mountain in the Hispar Muztagh, a subsection of the Karakoram range. Kunyang …

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The Himalayas

The Himalayas, a Sanskrit term meaning ‘abode of the snow’, is a breathtaking mountain range that stretches across five nations: Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. This mighty range, notable for its towering peaks, including the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, is a spectacle of nature’s grandeur. The mystique surrounding the Himalayas is not just …

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Earth’s 10 Highest Mountains

All of the world’s ten highest peaks, based on height above sea level, lie in or near the Tibetan region of the Himalayas, with Everest as the tallest and most of the rest being child mountains of Everest.  The highest peaks of the Himalayan region stretch from India to the southwest of Nepal, to China to …

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